https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/
ENiGMA½ BBS Software
https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/
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ENiGMA½ BBS Software
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/
- Owner: NuSkooler
- License: bsd-2-clause
- Created: 2015-10-28T04:02:01.000Z (over 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-22T04:13:06.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-23T03:39:47.944Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: activitypub-server, ansi, ascii, bbs, bulletin-board, fidonet, gopher, nntp-server, retro, retrocomputing, ssh, ssh-server, telnet, terminal
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/
- Size: 15.1 MB
- Stars: 575
- Watchers: 38
- Forks: 112
- Open Issues: 67
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE.TXT
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README
# ENiGMA½ BBS Software
ENiGMA½ is a modern BBS software with a nostalgic flair!
## Features
Below are just some of the features ENiGMA½ supports out of the box:
* **Multi platform** — Anywhere [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) runs likely works (known to work under Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, OS X and Windows)
* Unlimited multi node support (for all those BBS "callers"!)
* **Highly customizable** via [HJSON](https://hjson.github.io/) based configuration, menus, and themes in addition to JavaScript based [mods](./docs/_docs/modding/existing-mods.md)
* [MCI support](./docs/_docs/art/mci.md) for lightbars, toggles, input areas, and so on plus many other other bells and whistles
* Telnet, **SSH**, and both secure and non-secure [WebSocket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebSocket) access built in! Additional servers are easy to implement
* [CP437](http://www.ascii-codes.com/) and UTF-8 output
* [SyncTERM](http://syncterm.bbsdev.net/) style font and baud emulation support. Display PC/DOS and Amiga style artwork as it's intended! In general, ANSI-BBS / [cterm.txt](http://cvs.synchro.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/*checkout*/src/conio/cterm.txt?content-type=text%2Fplain&revision=HEAD) / [bansi.txt](http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/library/PROGRAMS/GRAPHICS/ANSI/bansi.txt) are followed for expected BBS behavior.
* Full [SAUCE](http://www.acid.org/info/sauce/sauce.htm) support.
* Renegade style [pipe color codes](./docs/_docs/configuration/colour-codes.md).
* [SQLite](http://sqlite.org/) storage of users, message areas, etc.
* Strong [PBKDF2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2) backed password encryption.
* Support for **2-Factor Authentication** with One-Time-Passwords
* [Door support](./docs/_docs/modding/door-servers.md) including common dropfile formats for legacy DOS doors. Built in [BBSLink](http://bbslink.net/), [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/), and [Exodus](https://oddnetwork.org/exodus/)!
* Structured [Bunyan](https://github.com/trentm/node-bunyan) logging!
* [Message networks](./docs/_docs/messageareas/message-networks.md) with FidoNet Type Network (FTN) + BinkleyTerm Style Outbound (BSO) message import/export. Messages Bases can also be exposed via [Gopher](./docs/_docs/servers/contentservers/gopher.md), or [NNTP](./docs/_docs/servers/contentservers/nntp.md)!
* [Gazelle](https://github.com/WhatCD/Gazelle) inspired File Bases including fast fully indexed full text search (FTS), #tags, and HTTP(S) temporary download URLs using a built in [web server](./docs/_docs/servers/contentservers/web-server.md). Legacy X/Y/Z modem also supported!
* Upload processor supporting [FILE_ID.DIZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FILE_ID.DIZ) and [NFO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.nfo) extraction, year estimation, and more!
* ANSI support in the Full Screen Editor (FSE), file descriptions, etc.
* Expandable **achievement system** — BBSing gamified!
* A remote accessible [Waiting For Caller (WFC)](./docs/_docs/modding/wfc.md)!
...and much much more. Please check out [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues) and feel free to request features (or contribute!) features!
## Documentation
[Browse the docs online](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/). Be sure to checkout the [/docs/](./docs/_docs/) folder as well for the latest and greatest documentation.
## Installation
On most *nix systems simply run the following from your terminal:
```bash
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/master/misc/install.sh | bash
```
Please see [Installation Methods](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/installation/installation-methods.html) for Windows, Docker, and so on...
## Donating
If you feel the urge to donate, [you can do so here](https://liberapay.com/NuSkooler/donate)
## Support
* See [Discussions](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/discussions) and [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues)
* **Discussion on a ENiGMA BBS!** (see Boards below)
* IRC: **#enigma-bbs** on **irc.libera.chat:6697(TLS)** ([webchat](https://web.libera.chat/gamja/?channels=#enigma-bbs))
* `FSX_ENG` on [fsxNet](https://fsxnet.nz) or `ARK_ENIG` on [ArakNet](https://www.araknet.xyz/) available on many fine boards
* Email: bryan -at- l33t.codes
* [Facebook ENiGMA½ group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/enigmabbs/)
## Terminal Clients
ENiGMA has been tested with many terminals. However, the following are suggested for BBSing:
* [VTX](https://github.com/codewar65/VTX_ClientServer) (Try [Xibalba using VTX](https://l33t.codes/vtx/xibalba.html)!)
* [SyncTERM](http://syncterm.bbsdev.net/)
* [EtherTerm](https://github.com/M-griffin/EtherTerm)
* [NetRunner](http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html)
* [MagiTerm](https://gitlab.com/magickabbs/MagiTerm)
## Some Boards
* :skull: [Xibalba - ENiGMA WHQ](https://l33t.codes/xibalba-bbs) :skull: (**ssh://xibalba.l33t.codes:44511** or **telnet://xibalba.l33t.codes:44510**)
* [fORCE9](http://bbs.force9.org/): (**telnet://bbs.force9.org**)
* [Undercurrents](https://undercurrents.io): (**ssh://undercurrents.io**)
* [PlaneT Afr0](https://planetafr0.org/): (**ssh://planetafr0.org:8889**)
## Special Thanks
(in no particular order)
* [Dave Stephens aka RiPuk](https://github.com/davestephens) for the awesome [ENiGMA website](https://enigma-bbs.github.io/) and [KICK ASS documentation](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/), code contributions, etc.
* [Daniel Mecklenburg Jr.](https://github.com/codewar65) for the awesome VTX terminal and general coding talk
* [M. Brutman](http://www.brutman.com/), author of [mTCP](http://www.brutman.com/mTCP/mTCP.html) (Interwebs for DOS!)
* [M. Griffin](https://github.com/M-griffin), author of [Enthral BBS](https://github.com/M-griffin/Enthral), [Oblivion/2 XRM](https://github.com/M-griffin/Oblivion2-XRM) and [EtherTerm](https://github.com/M-griffin/EtherTerm)!
* [Caphood](http://www.reddit.com/user/Caphood), supreme SysOp of [BLACK ƒlag](http://www.bbsnexus.com/directory/listing/blackflag.html) BBS
* [Luciano Ayres](http://www.lucianoayres.com.br/) of [Blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/), creator of the "Mystery Skulls" default ENiGMA½ theme!
* Sudndeath for Xibalba ANSI work!
* Jack Phlash for kick ass ENiGMA½ and Xibalba ASCII (Check out [IMPURE60](http://pc.textmod.es/pack/impure60/)!!)
* Avon of [Agency BBS](http://bbs.nz/) and [fsxNet](https://fsxnet.nz) for putting up with my experiments to his system and for FSX_ENG!
* Maskreet of [Throwback BBS](http://www.throwbackbbs.com/) hosting [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/)!
* [Apam](https://github.com/apamment) of [Magicka](https://magickabbs.com/)
* [nail/blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/tag/nail/) for the [sickmade Xibalba logo](http://pc.textmod.es/pack/blocktronics-420/n-xbalba.ans)!
* [Whazzit/blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/tag/whazzit/) for the amazing Mayan ANSI pieces scattered about Xibalba BBS!
* [Smooth](https://16colo.rs/tags/artist/smooth)/[fUEL](https://fuel.wtf/) for lots of dope art. Why not [snag a T-Shirt](https://www.redbubble.com/people/araknet/works/39126831-enigma-1-2-software-logo-design-by-smooth-of-fuel?p=t-shirt)?
* Al's Geek Lab for the [installation video](https://youtu.be/WnN-ucVi3ZU) and of course the [Back to the BBS - Part one: The return to being online](https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=n0OwGSX2IiQ) documentary!
* Alpha for the [FTN-style configuration guide](https://medium.com/@alpha_11845/setting-up-ftn-style-message-networks-with-enigma%C2%BD-bbs-709b22a1ae0d)!
* Huge shout out to [cognitivegears ](https://github.com/cognitivegears) for the various fixes, improvements, and **removing the need for cursor position reports** providing a much better terminal experience!
...and so many others! This project would be nothing without the BBS and art scene communities!
[](https://star-history.com/#nuskooler/enigma-bbs&Date)
## License
Released under [BSD 2-clause](https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-2-Clause). See [LICENSE.TXT](LICENSE.TXT)