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databag

databag is an open-source video calling project written in TypeScript with 1,483 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “fast & lightweight self-hosted messenger.”

Category
Video calling
Type
Open source
Platform
TypeScript project
Pricing
Free / open source
License
Apache-2.0
GitHub stars
1,483
Last updated
2026-06-14

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Frequently asked

What is databag?

databag is an open-source video calling project written in TypeScript with 1,483 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “fast & lightweight self-hosted messenger.”

Is databag free?

databag is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

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