Linux · Internet & Browsers
Goldstein
Encrypted chat and file exchange
by Mark J. Skinner
Official site: flathub.org
About Goldstein
Goldstein is a social media server with multiple client programs for handing different functions. It's modelled on IRC, but stores messages, on both the server and client. It aims to eventually replicate the basic functionality of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc, but with the freedom of running one's own server.
However, it's main purpose is to reliably preserve messages and files. If a server goes down (or is taken down) all messages and user information still function as normal in offline mode. This provides the user with a complete record of every message she has downloaded, across multiple servers. This is the origin of the name: from the propaganda character of Goldstein in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, who was demonised for wanting to accurately preserve history.
How to install Goldstein
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub info.cinfinity.goldstein
- Open Goldstein once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goldstein free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Goldstein is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Goldstein from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub info.cinfinity.goldstein. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Goldstein safe?
Goldstein downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
