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retroshare · v0.6.7a,0c03e93a4-01-03-2024-MacOS-10.15.7-Qt-5.15.11,0.6.7.2 • deprecated
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Friend-2-Friend and secure decentralised communication platform
brew install --cask retroshare 2
30-day installs
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90-day installs
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365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026RetroShare is a secure, decentralized communication platform designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers peer-to-peer communication and file-sharing with a focus on security and anonymity, benefiting those who value privacy and decentralization.
Enables secure, peer-to-peer communication and file-sharing without relying on central servers.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community following.
Community: Community sentiment is positive, with discussions on Hacker News and Reddit highlighting its security features and niche appeal.
Pros
- + Strong focus on security and privacy
- + Decentralized communication model
- + Cross-platform support including macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - GitHub license status is unclear
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown