Guides
Decide whether WuKongIM fits your product, then run and integrate it.
WuKongIM is open-source, self-hosted real-time messaging infrastructure. These guides take you from product evaluation through your first run, the core concepts, and integration with an existing application.
Start here
New to WuKongIM? Read the product overview first. Ready to try it? Go directly to the quick start.
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Product overview
Decide in two minutes what WuKongIM is and whether it fits your product.
Quick start
Start a single-node cluster and send the first message.
Core concepts
Learn the message, channel, user, device, and conversation vocabulary.
Integration
Integrate WuKongIM with an existing application.
Tutorials
Complete end-to-end direct chat, group chat, and 100,000-member group designs.
Client SDKs
Choose a platform and enter its installation, capabilities, API, and upgrade path.
Server deployment
Choose Docker, Linux, or multi-node deployment and complete the production checks.
Upgrade & Migration
Choose a rolling upgrade, maintenance window, or separate migration project from compatibility evidence.
Still deciding whether it fits? Read the product overview. Ready to validate it? Use the quick start to launch a cluster, check readiness, and exchange the first two-way message.