# cairde
[](https://build.coopcloud.tech/decentral1se/cairde)
> Cairde /ˈkɑːɾˠdʲə/, an Irish word which translates as "friends"
A terminal client for metadata resistant messaging built on the [Cwtch
protocol](https://docs.openprivacy.ca/cwtch-security-handbook/overview.html#what-is-cwtch).
This is a **pre-alpha prototype** and an *unofficial* community implementation
which is currently only ready for experimentation and testing. Please *do not*
use existing [`cwtch-ui`](https://cwtch.im/download/) profiles with `cairde`!
We cannot guarantee that things will not break at this early stage.
If you're new to Cwtch, this
[video](https://docs.openprivacy.ca/cwtch-security-handbook/overview.html#a-video-explainer)
or [the docs](https://docs.cwtch.im/) are a great place to start.
## Bikemap
> See [`#2`](https://git.coopcloud.tech/decentral1se/cairde/issues/2)
## Install
> Coming Soon ™
## Hack
```
go build -v .
./cairde
```
## Contribute
It would be wonderful if you'd like to help out: feedback, design, testing,
documentation, code or otherwise! You can find my contact details
[here](https://vvvvvvaria.org/~decentral1se/).
## Acknowledgements
* [`charmbracelet/bubbletea`](https://github.com/charmbracelet/bubbletea)
* [`cwtch.im/cwtch`](https://git.openprivacy.ca/cwtch.im/cwtch)
* [`sarah/cwtchbot`](https://git.openprivacy.ca/sarah/cwtchbot)
## License