diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b62b695c80..c9b3d6b21a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,82 +1,88 @@ -# Jitsi Meet - Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences +#

Jitsi Meet

-Jitsi Meet is an open-source (Apache) WebRTC JavaScript application that uses [Jitsi Videobridge](https://jitsi.org/videobridge) to provide high quality, [secure](https://jitsi.org/security) and scalable video conferences. Jitsi Meet in action can be seen at [here at the session #482 of the VoIP Users Conference](http://youtu.be/7vFUVClsNh0). +Jitsi Meet is a set of Open Source projects which empower users to use and deploy +video conferencing platforms with state-of-the-art video quality and features. -The Jitsi Meet client runs in your browser, without installing anything on your computer. You can try it out at https://meet.jit.si. +
-Jitsi Meet allows for very efficient collaboration. Users can stream their desktop or only some windows. It also supports shared document editing with Etherpad. +

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-**NOTE:** If you are looking for Jitsi as a Service (JaaS) please start [here](https://jaas.8x8.vc). +
-## Installation +Amongst others here are the main features Jitsi Meet offers: -On the client side, no installation is necessary. You just point your browser to the URL of your deployment. This section is about installing a Jitsi Meet suite on your server and hosting your own conferencing service. +* Support for all current browsers +* Mobile applications +* Web and native SDKs for integration +* HD audio and video +* Content sharing +* End-to-End Encryption +* Raise hand and reactions +* Chat with private conversations +* Polls +* Virtual backgrounds -Installing Jitsi Meet is a simple experience. For Debian-based system, following the [quick install](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/devops-guide/devops-guide-quickstart) document, which uses the package system. You can also see a demonstration of the process in [this tutorial video](https://jitsi.org/tutorial). +And many more! -For other systems, or if you wish to install all components manually, see the [detailed manual installation instructions](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/devops-guide/devops-guide-manual). +## Using Jitsi Meet -Installation with Docker is also available. Please see the [instruction](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/devops-guide/devops-guide-docker). +Using Jitsi Meet is straightforward, as it's browser based. Head over to [meet.jit.si](https://meet.jit.si) and give it a try. It's anonymous, scalable and free to use. All browsers are supported! -## Download +Using mobile? No problem, you can either use your mobile web browser or our fully-featured +mobile apps: -| Latest stable release | [![release](https://img.shields.io/badge/release-latest-green.svg)](https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet/releases/latest) | -|---|---| +| Android | Android (F-Droid) | iOS | +|:-:|:-:|:-:| +| [](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jitsi.meet) | [](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jitsi.meet/) | [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jitsi-meet/id1165103905) | -You can download Debian/Ubuntu binaries: -* [stable](https://download.jitsi.org/stable/) ([instructions](https://jitsi.org/downloads/ubuntu-debian-installations-instructions/)) -* [testing](https://download.jitsi.org/testing/) ([instructions](https://jitsi.org/downloads/ubuntu-debian-installations-instructions-for-testing/)) -* [nightly](https://download.jitsi.org/unstable/) ([instructions](https://jitsi.org/downloads/ubuntu-debian-installations-instructions-nightly/)) - -You can download source archives (produced by ```make source-package```): -* [source builds](https://download.jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/src/) - -### Mobile apps - -* [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jitsi.meet) - -[](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jitsi.meet) - -* [Android (F-Droid)](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jitsi.meet/) - -[](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jitsi.meet/) - -* [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jitsi-meet/id1165103905) - -[](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jitsi-meet/id1165103905) - -You can also sign up for our open beta testing here: +If you are feeling adventurous and want to get an early scoop of the features as they are being +developed you can also sign up for our open beta testing here: * [Android](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.jitsi.meet) * [iOS](https://testflight.apple.com/join/isy6ja7S) -## Release notes +## Running your own instance -Release notes for Jitsi Meet are maintained on [this repository](https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-release-notes). +If you'd like to run your own Jitsi Meet installation head over to the [handbook](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/devops-guide/devops-guide-start) to get started. -## Development +We provide Debian packages and a comprehensive Docker setup to make deployments as simple as possible. +Advanced users also have the possibility of building all the components from source. -For web development see [here](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/dev-guide/dev-guide-web), and for mobile see [here](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/dev-guide/dev-guide-mobile). +You can check the latest releases [[here](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/docs/releases). + +## Jitsi as a Service + +If you like the branding capabilities of running your own instance but you'd like +to avoid dealing with the complexity of monitoring, scaling and updates, JaaS might be +for you. + +[8x8 Jitsi as a Service (JaaS)](https://jaas.8x8.vc) is an enterprise-ready video meeting platform that allows developers, organizations and businesses to easily build and deploy video solutions. With Jitsi as a Service we now give you all the power of Jitsi running on our global platform so you can focus on building secure and branded video experiences. + +## Documentation + +All the Jitsi Meet documentation is available in [the handbook](https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/). + +## Security + +For a comprehensive description of all Jitsi Meet's security aspects, please check [this link](https://jitsi.org/security). + +For a detailed description of Jitsi Meet's End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) implementation, +please check [this link](https://jitsi.org/e2ee-whitepaper/). + +For information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Jitsi Meet, see [SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md). ## Contributing If you are looking to contribute to Jitsi Meet, first of all, thank you! Please see our [guidelines for contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md). -## Embedding in external applications +
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-Jitsi Meet provides a very flexible way of embedding in external applications by using the [Jitsi Meet API](doc/api.md). - -## Security - -The security section here was starting to feel a bit too succinct for the complexity of the topic, so we created a post that covers the topic much more broadly here: https://jitsi.org/security - -The section on end-to-end encryption in that document is likely going to be one of the key points of interest: https://jitsi.org/security/#e2ee - -## Security issues - -For information on reporting security vulnerabilities in Jitsi Meet, see [SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md). - -## Acknowledgements - -Jitsi Meet started out as a sample conferencing application using Jitsi Videobridge. It was originally developed by ESTOS' developer Philipp Hancke who then contributed it to the community where development continues with joint forces! + diff --git a/readme-img1.png b/readme-img1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6a949aac13 Binary files /dev/null and b/readme-img1.png differ