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MeshChatX on Android
It's possible to run MeshChatX on Android using Termux. Installation is now much simpler since the wheel package includes both the server and pre-built web assets.
Method 1: Install from Wheel (Recommended)
This is the easiest method - the wheel includes everything you need.
Install System Dependencies
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pkg upgrade
pkg install python
pkg install rust
pkg install binutils
pkg install build-essential
│ Note: Python 3.11 or higher is required. Check with T383838python --version.
Download and Install Wheel
Download the latest wheel from the releases page, then:
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pip install reticulum_meshchatx-*-py3-none-any.whl
The wheel will automatically install all Python dependencies. Building T383838cryptography may take a while on Android.
Run MeshChatX
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meshchatx
(T383838meshchat is a compatibility alias for the same entry point.)
Then open your Android web browser and navigate to T383838http://localhost:8000
Method 2: Install from Source
If you need to build from source (for development or if no wheel is available for your architecture):
Install System Dependencies
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pkg upgrade
pkg install git
pkg install nodejs-lts
pkg install python
pkg install rust
pkg install binutils
pkg install build-essential
Install pnpm
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corepack enable
corepack prepare pnpm@latest --activate
Clone and Build
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git clone https://github.com/Quad4-Software/MeshChatX.git
cd MeshChatX
pip install uv
uv sync --group dev
pnpm install
pnpm run build-frontend
uv build --wheel
pip install dist/*.whl
Run MeshChatX
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meshchatx
(T383838meshchat is a compatibility alias for the same entry point.)
Configuration Notes
│ Note: The default T383838AutoInterface may not work on your Android device. You will need to configure
│ another interface such as T383838TCPClientInterface in the settings.
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