jevb 95c5b2d3b9 test: add authorization and contract tests for channel access
- REST authorization: 6 tests verifying READ_MESSAGES enforcement
  on GET /channels, GET /channels/{id}/messages, and GET /search
  with channel override deny and admin bypass
- WS authorization: 4 tests verifying channel_focus and chat_send
  permission checks with deny overrides and admin bypass
- Contract tests: 3 tests asserting response shapes match API.md
  (message fields, user object, attachments, reactions with me flag,
  search result fields)

Closes test gaps identified in CODE_REVIEW.md.
2026-03-16 17:17:00 +01:00

OwnCord

Self-hosted Windows chat platform with voice, video, and an admin panel.

Features

  • Real-time text chat with threads and reactions
  • Voice and video channels (WebRTC)
  • Role-based permissions with custom roles
  • File sharing with inline previews
  • Full-text message search
  • Web-based admin panel
  • Invite-only registration
  • TLS encryption (self-signed or custom cert)

Quick Start

  1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
  2. Run chatserver.exe -- generates config.yaml on first run
  3. Open https://localhost:8443/admin to access the admin panel
  4. Generate an invite code, share it with friends
  5. Friends download the client installer and connect using your server address

Building from Source

Server

cd Server
go build -o chatserver.exe -ldflags "-s -w -X main.version=1.0.0" .

Client (Tauri v2)

cd Client/tauri-client
npm install
npm run tauri build

The installer is output to Client/tauri-client/src-tauri/target/release/bundle/nsis/.

Architecture

OwnCord consists of a Go server and a Tauri v2 desktop client. The server handles all business logic, storage, and real-time communication. Clients connect over WebSocket for chat events, REST for history and uploads, and WebRTC for voice/video.

+---------------------+         +---------------------+
|   OwnCord Client    |         |   OwnCord Server    |
|   (Tauri v2)        |         |       (Go)          |
|                     |         |                     |
|  +---------------+  |  WSS    |  +---------------+  |
|  |  Chat UI      |--+------->|  |  WebSocket Hub|  |
|  +---------------+  |         |  +---------------+  |
|  +---------------+  |  HTTPS  |  +---------------+  |
|  |  REST Client  |--+------->|  |  REST API     |  |
|  +---------------+  |         |  +---------------+  |
|  +---------------+  |  WebRTC |  +---------------+  |
|  |  Voice/Video  |--+------->|  |  TURN/STUN    |  |
|  +---------------+  |         |  +---------------+  |
+---------------------+         |  +---------------+  |
                                |  |  SQLite DB    |  |
                                |  +---------------+  |
                                +---------------------+

Documentation

License

MIT

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Description
OwnCord is a self-hosted, open-source chat platform with text channels, voice/video chat, direct messages, and a desktop client — built for communities that want full control over their data.
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