Install Retro Hex Chat

Set up your own Retro Hex Chat server from source. Clone the repository, run the setup task, start Phoenix, and keep control of your community data.

Installation guide

C:\SETUP\install_server.exe

Want your own server? Three steps.

Step 1 — Clone

$ git clone https://github.com/rodrigomarchi/retro_hex_chat.git
$ cd retro_hex_chat

Step 2 — Setup

$ make setup

Step 3 — Run

$ make server
[info] Running RetroHexChatWeb.Endpoint at http://localhost:4000

Installation complete

System Requirements

эликсир — Version 1.17+

PostgreSQL — Version 16+

Node.js — Version 20+

A $5/month VPS handles it just fine.

Ready to install