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https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype
Web Skype + Tray Icon + Notifications
https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype
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Web Skype + Tray Icon + Notifications
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype
- Owner: stanfieldr
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2016-05-01T06:14:23.000Z (about 8 years ago)
- Default Branch: develop
- Last Pushed: 2023-01-03T15:15:10.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-01-20T19:33:28.491Z (5 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.99 MB
- Stars: 717
- Watchers: 36
- Forks: 55
- Open Issues: 70
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
Lists
- Awesome-Linux-Software - ![Open-Source Software - skype) - Open source web wrapper for Skype. (Applications / Chat Clients)
- awesome-linux-zh - GhettoSkype - 基于 Web Skype 封装的一个聊天工具 [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] (应用 / 聊天工具)
- Awesome-Linux-Software - GhettoSkype - open source web wrapper for Skype. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype) (Applications / Chat Clients)
- awesome-linux-software-cn - GhettoSkype - 包装了 web Skype 的开源应用。[![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] (应用程序 / 聊天客户端)
- Awesome-Linux-Software - GhettoSkype - open source web wrapper for Skype. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype) (Applications / Chat Clients)
README
# Word of Caution
This project is no longer actively maintained. Pull requests are welcome and if anyone would like to take over this project, please email [email protected]
# Ghetto Skype
Ghetto Skype is an electron client that uses Web Skype to better integrate with desktop environments found on Linux.
Credit to [skype-unofficial-client](https://github.com/haskellcamargo/skype-unofficial-client) for coming up with this idea. His version uses node webkit whereas mine uses Electron. This means you get a few extra goodies like notifications from Electron.
## Why it's better than Web Skype
- Spell Check
- Tray Icon shows how many messages are unread (if your desktop environment supports)
- Electron will send notifications to libnotify
- Use your default image viewer (writes to /tmp)
- Start minimized when you start your computer
- Run Skype through a proxy
- Alternative themes
### Cons
- Doesn't support video calls
## Installing
You can download the RPM or DEB package on the [releases page](https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype/releases)
or you can build from source with the instructions below.
If you run Arch Linux, you can use the [AUR package](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ghetto-skype) [nlowe](https://github.com/nlowe)
created. Please send any issues with the AUR package to [his repository](https://github.com/nlowe/aur-ghetto-skype/issues).
#### Dependencies
If building from source:
- Node 6.3.1 or higher (Debian/Ubuntu/Mint users need nodejs-legacy package)
- Debian based distros need the following packages: `sudo apt-get install build-essential icnsutils graphicsmagick xz-utils libxkbfile-dev libx11-dev libcairo2-dev libjpeg-dev libgif-dev libpango1.0-dev librsvg2-dev`
- If you're creating deb package: `sudo apt-get install fakeroot dpkg`
- Fedora users need the following packages: `sudo dnf install gcc{,-c++} libicns-utils GraphicsMagick libX11-devel libxkbfile-devel libjpeg-turbo-devel cairo-devel giflib-devel pango-devel`
- If you're creating rpm package: `sudo dnf install rpm-build`
#### Try it out
Skip packaging and run this:
```bash
[u@h ghetto-skype]$ npm install && npm start
```
#### Install from source via package manager
We use [electron-builder](https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-builder) to package Ghetto Skype. Change the target to the
format you prefer. By default, it uses "deb". For a full list of supported formats,
refer to the [wiki](https://www.electron.build/configuration/linux) for electron-builder.
The target should be set in `ghetto-skype/package.json`
```bash
[u@h ghetto-skype]$ npm install
[u@h ghetto-skype]$ npm run dist
[u@h ghetto-skype]$ cd dist && ls # package placed here
```
## Tips
There's a separate settings window located in the context menu of the tray icon.
## Using a Proxy
There currently isn't a way to edit this with the settings window right now. You can open `~/.config/Ghetto\ Skype/settings.json` with your favorite text editor and add your proxy to the ProxyRule setting, save, and restart
Ghetto Skype. For a better understanding of the format please refer to Electron's [wiki](https://github.com/electron/electron/blob/master/docs/api/session.md#instance-methods) (specifically ses.setProxy)
Example:
```bash
{
"StartMinimized": false,
"MicrosoftAccount": false,
"NativeImageViewer": false,
"ProxyRules": "socks5://46.105.6.191:5050"
}
```
## Setting Zoom Level
If the font/photos are not big enough for you, you can use the zoom factor in the `~/.config/Ghetto\ Skype/settings.json`.
This will be added to the settings screen soon.
Example 150%:
```bash
{
"StartMinimized": false,
"MicrosoftAccount": false,
"NativeImageViewer": false,
"ProxyRules": "socks5://46.105.6.191:5050",
"ZoomFactor": 1.5
}
```
## Disclaimer
The Skype name, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" logo are trade marks of Skype or related entities. This project is merely a browser :)