How to Build Your Own Rocket.Chat
Replace Rocket.Chat with a custom build. Secure CommsOS™ for Mission-Critical Operations
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 82 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Real-time messaging and live updates
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 82 features
AI(12 features)
Intelligent retrieval with multi-step reasoning for actionable insights
Automate busywork and surface right insights instantly using AI
Bring your own large language model and run it within secure environment
Manage and monitor how data flows through AI pipelines
Tag data with classification levels and return results matching user clearance
+7 more in this category
Security(11 features)
Fine-grained access control and identity management for secure operations
Protects data in transit with TLS enhanced for post-quantum security
All messages and files are encrypted from sender to recipient with post-quantum algorithms
End-to-end encryption for all messages and files to ensure confidentiality
Enforce biometric or PIN authentication for app access to add extra layer of security
+6 more in this category
Audit(7 features)
Maintain logs of call activity for compliance and accountability
Records all login attempts to detect suspicious access and enforce security policies
Maintain complete logs of all system activity for compliance and forensic analysis
Complete, auditable logs of all system activity for compliance and forensic analysis
Creates secure, traceable record of all messages and file activity
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Messaging(5 features)
Organize communication across channels, groups, and direct messages for clarity and structure
Use rich text formatting and edit messages as needed for clear, precise, professional communication
See when messages are delivered and read to enhance accountability and ensure acknowledgment
Secure messaging with hierarchical conversations, threaded discussions, and channel-based organization
Reply directly within threads to keep conversations in context and preserve clarity
Collaboration(4 features)
Chats created during calls automatically persist in discussion rooms for continued conversation
Exchange images, documents, and multimedia files within secure channels with controlled sharing
Unify real-time chat, voice calls, and video conferencing for seamless collaboration
Collaborate visually in real time using integrated whiteboards for brainstorming and planning
Customization(4 features)
Define personalized user statuses and attributes for richer context about roles and availability
Customize Rocket.Chat's branding across platform including logos, colors, and layouts
Optionally remove default watermarks from messages and files for sensitive communications
Adjust look and feel including themes, colors, and layouts to match organization branding
Deployment(4 features)
Operate Rocket.Chat in fully isolated networks for sensitive operations without internet access
Run multiple interconnected instances to handle global teams and heavy workloads
Premium hosted infrastructure alternative to self-managed deployment
Deploy Rocket.Chat on-premises for full control over infrastructure and data security
Access Control(3 features)
Controls access to channels based on user attributes like role, department, or clearance level
Import authoritative identity attributes from LDAP to enforce access in real time
Implement fine-grained access across users, channels, and features
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