[Seeking] something to replace chat with self in WhatsApp/Telegram (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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So I'm using a lot the option to chat myself in apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. But I don't wanna put my trust in them.

I tried about using NextCloud (I have an instance) Talk, but I'm not satisfied: the app won't load if I have no internet connection.

What I am actually looking for:

something with cross client sync that sync is ideally on my server
simple to use like sending message to self but with good search options, maybe even tagging
ability to send images, files etc
caches offline on clients

thanks.

P.S. wasn't really sure what tag to use here. Help seems like I'd use when I have an issue with an existing project. but I'm looking for a new one so I used this.

thanks!

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[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 7 points 4 days ago

Have you consider using a note taking app with server sync instead of abusing a chat service for the same thing?

[-] jherazob@beehaw.org 4 points 4 days ago

I fully understand the argument and kinda agree. That said, here's why i still use the Telegram self-chat just like OP, you can suggest a note-taking app replacement if you think:

Paste a link, instant preview of it without user intervention, can play it right on the app if it's audio/video if i want or get a preview of it if it's just a page without opening a full browser (this puts it automatically above a "synced notepad" which is what i understand note taking apps tend to be)
Synced across devices
Both desktop and mobile
Private, no one else sees it
Easy and convenient, i usually have Telegram running already, just switch to it on browser or desktop and copy or paste the thing

Gimme a note taking app that has all these, that is not a big program needing lots of resources to run all the time, and that i can self-host for the server part (or E2EE P2P like Syncthing) and we're cooking!

[-] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 2 points 4 days ago

and also, time of "saving" is always correctly preserved

[-] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago

Telegram private 🙃

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