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# EchoHub Documentation

Welcome to the EchoHub documentation. EchoHub is a decentralized, IRC-style chat platform. Self-hosted, terminal-first, with a built-in IRC gateway so native IRC clients can connect alongside the TUI client.

**Website:** [echohub.voidcube.cloud](https://echohub.voidcube.cloud/) | **Public Servers:** [Server Directory](https://echohub.voidcube.cloud/servers)

## Quick Links

- [Getting Started](articles/getting-started.md) - Set up and run EchoHub
- [TUI Guide](articles/tui-guide.md) - Keyboard shortcuts, slash commands, and everyday usage
- [Messages & Attachments](articles/messages-and-attachments.md) - Attaching, pasting, and receiving files
- [Encrypted Rooms](articles/encrypted-rooms.md) - End-to-end encrypted channels
- [IRC Gateway](articles/irc-gateway.md) - Connect with any IRC client
- [Architecture](articles/architecture.md) - System design and IRC gateway
- [API Reference](api/index.md) - Generated C# API documentation
- [Changelog](changelog/index.md) - Release history