What it does
Pàdé is a cross-platform browser-extension client for business and organizational collaboration. It uses Converse.js for XMPP chat and group chat, Jitsi Meet for audio/video meetings and screen sharing, and CTXPhone for SIP telephony and conferencing. Its meeting features can discover conferencing services configured on an Openfire server.
An organization with an XMPP deployment can use Pàdé as a browser-based interface for chat and group conversations, then open configured audio/video meetings or screen sharing from the same collaboration client. The project page describes interoperability with Openfire, Jitsi Meet, and SIP-based telephony, which makes the client adaptable to an existing self-managed stack. Pàdé is not presented as a hosted chat service: organizations need compatible server-side services and configuration. No browser extension or server integration was installed or tested.
Strengths
- Provides XMPP chat and group chat through its Converse.js client.
- Combines messaging with audio/video meetings, screen sharing, and SIP telephony integrations.
- Can discover conferencing services configured on an Openfire server.
Watch out for
- Pàdé is a client rather than a hosted chat service and depends on an XMPP server and compatible conferencing setup.
Best for
- Organizations already running XMPP or Openfire that want a browser-based team chat client
- Teams seeking messaging alongside self-managed video meetings and telephony
Sources
- Ignite Realtime: Pade (Oct 25, 2026)