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Erlang XMPP Client

Erlang ◇ developer-tools LGPL-3.0
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natter gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #151 among Erlang repositories and #22,948 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

natter is an open-source project written in Erlang: Erlang XMPP Client.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/jwilberding/natter.git
cd natter

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Erlang environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

natter coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed natter into Erlang backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open LGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install natter using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jwilberding/natter.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for natter.

3

Import natter into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `natter --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the LGPL-3.0 license.
Built in Erlang for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Erlang and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

jwilberding/natter is currently ranked #22,948 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does natter do? +

Erlang XMPP Client

What language is natter written in? +

The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.

Is natter actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 11, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does natter have? +

natter has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does natter rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2 stars, jwilberding/natter is ranked #22,948 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #151 among Erlang projects.

What license is natter distributed under? +

The repository reports a LGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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