This plugin has been archived and is no longer actively maintained.
We encourage interested community members to take part in the Moodle Plugin Adoption Program Forum or Moodle Plugin Adoption Program if they wish to continue developing or maintaining this plugin.
Why is this plugin archived?
- This repository is archived because it is no longer actively maintained.
- Starting with Moodle 5.0, the functionality provided by this plugin is no longer part of Moodle’s core distribution.
The Chat plugin allows real-time, text-based discussions among users within a Moodle course. This feature can facilitate synchronous communication, providing a space for virtual class discussions, group work, and instant messaging.
Note: For enhanced functionality and integration, consider alternative solutions such as Moodle’s Matrix integration.
To set up the Chat plugin:
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Go to Site administration -> Plugins -> Activity modules -> Chat -> Settings.
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Set the method to "sockets" and configure the ports and other settings as needed.
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Start the chat server using the following command in your Unix terminal:
cd moodle/mod/chat php chatd.php --start &
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Open a chat room within a course to verify the setup.
- User List: Display issues may occur.
- Browser Compatibility: Some browsers (e.g., Safari) may show duplicated lines.
- Error Messages: "Document was empty" messages may occasionally appear.
Contributions to improve these issues are appreciated!
Licensed under the GNU GPL License.