Spark (XMPP client)

Spark is an open-source instant messaging program (based on XMPP protocol) that allows users to communicate via text in real time.[1] It can be integrated with the Openfire server to provide additional features,[2] such as controlling various parts of Spark functionality from a central management console, or integrating with a customer support service Fastpath, allowing Spark users to log into queues, accept and forward support requests, use canned responses. Being a cross-platform application, it can be run on various systems. Installers for Windows, macOS and Linux[3] are available on the official website.

Spark
Spark roster window
Developer(s)Ignite Realtime
Stable release
2.8.3 / January 29, 2017 (2017-01-29)
Repository
Written inJava
PlatformCross-platform
TypeXMPP client
LicenseApache License 2.0
WebsiteSpark

History

Previously known as Jive Communicator, it was designed by Jive Software with business usage in mind, with a lightweight graphical design and simplistic user interface. Later, it was open-sourced and donated to the Ignite Realtime community, along with Openfire, for further improvement and development.

Features

Spark is based on a popular open-source Smack API library, also developed by Ignite Realtime. It has a tabbed interface for managing conversations, a quick and full history, and a robust search inside the contacts window, which is designed for organizations with many units and employees. Other features include shortcuts to access recent and favorite contacts, and Spark supports ad-hoc and regular group chats. Like most modern IM clients, Spark supports SSL/TLS encryption, and additionally provides an option to use Off-the-Record Messaging for end-to-end encryption. Though it is designed to work with XMPP servers, it can also integrate with Kraken IM Gateway plugin for Openfire, and provide an option to connect with various other IM networks.

  • Lightweight graphical user interface
  • Plugins support
  • Support for SSL/TLS encryption
  • Client restriction and control with Openfire Client Control plugin
  • Integration with Openfire Fastpath Service
  • Support for other proprietary and open IM protocols via Openfire Kraken IM Gateway plugin
  • Tabbed conversation
  • Spell checking and automated message translation support
  • Platform independent
  • Single sign-on with LDAP support[4][5]
  • Skins
  • Off-the-Record Messaging support
  • Privacy lists
  • File transfers
  • Multi-user chat support
gollark: Vaguely. It's meant to be some sort of text on bomb-making and stuff, but has been criticized for actually being pretty inaccurate a lot of the time and apparently maybe having edited wrong-er copies floating around.
gollark: I don't really care very much either way. Also, "know too much"?
gollark: ... you know people can read the filenames right?
gollark: A better reason would be that it's not really ethical, but...
gollark: Says the anarchocommunist who talks about baseball bats constantly?

See also
  • Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol

References
  1. Paul B. (11 December 2010). "Instant Messaging - Spark Quickstart". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  2. Dinis Cruz (9 June 2013). "Installing Ignite's OpenFire and Spark (IM server and client)". Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. Magesh Maruthamuthu (23 May 2014). "How to install Spark IM client in ubuntu 14.04". Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  4. speedy (22 April 2015). "How to Setup SSO on Windows Server 2008r2/2012r2 with a Domain level of 2008r2/2012r2". Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  5. Vasily Ignatov (30 January 2014). "Install Spark XMPP client and deploy its settings (inc.SSO) with a group policy". Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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