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Fruum is an open-source embeddable communication solution for discussions, documentation and more.
SpecsUpdate
Written inNode.js
DatabasesElasticsearch, others can be added with plugins
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Pros
Pro Single Sign On (SSO)
Fruum can tie its user authentication with the authentication system of the hosting website, thus utilize the existing user base without requiring multiple sign-ups.
Pro Slack integration
Plays well with Slack out of the box. Get notifications when users post new stuff or use the /fruum command to query the forum.
Pro Realtime
All updates in the forum happen real-time. No reloads required.
Pro Extensible
New functionality can be added using a plugin interface written in JavaScript.
Pro Free and open source
Source code is available on GitHub under Apache License.
Pro Embeddable
Can be embedded in any website using a small JavaScript snippet and get activated on-demand as a drawer or be setup as a traditional forum.