Crocodile 0.8.2 beta

A beta release of Crocodile: peer-to-peer, end-to-end encrypted voice, video
and text chat. It works, but expect rough edges, and note that it hasn't had an
independent security audit yet.

What's new in 0.8.2

• Video calls. Next to the call button in a conversation there is now a
  video call button: it rings your friend with your camera already on, so you
  see yourself while it rings. They see "is video calling you" and can answer
  with their camera on or off.
• Calling back right away works. Hanging up and calling the same person
  again straight away could end the new call by itself.
• Video for everyone in the call. Depending on how a connection was
  set up, a member could be stuck on "Video is getting ready…" for the whole
  call.
• A video call shows as a normal call to friends still on 0.8.1 or older.

Download

System	File
Windows (x64 and ARM)	the .exe installer
macOS (Intel and Apple)	the .dmg (universal)
Linux	.AppImage, .deb (Debian/Ubuntu), .rpm (Fedora/openSUSE), .tar.gz

Or install with one line in a terminal, which avoids the warnings below; see
the README.

These builds are not code-signed yet:

• Windows: SmartScreen says "Windows protected your PC" → More info →
  Run anyway.
• macOS: open the app once, then System Settings → Privacy & Security →
  Open Anyway.

The app tells you when a new version is out: click Update in the top bar,
then Restart to update once it has downloaded. Two exceptions: the Linux
.tar.gz can't update itself, so Download update opens this page; and a
Mac app that can't replace itself (still on the disk image, or in a folder you
can't write to) downloads the new .dmg and shows Install update, which
opens it so you can drag Crocodile into Applications.

Getting started

Open Crocodile, pick a name and save your recovery key. The app finds a
coordination server by itself. Add friends under Home → Add someone
(name#1234), create a space, share the invite, and talk.

Want to run your own server instead, for example on a home network? Turn on
Settings → Host a server and share the address it shows; others add it
under Settings → Network → Preferred servers. See the
self-hosting guide.

What to try

• Text chat in a space and in DMs; send a DM while your friend is offline and
  see it arrive when they're back.
• Voice rooms with three or more people; leave as the host (the crown / radio
  icon) and check the others stay connected.
• Push-to-talk while another app is focused (Settings → Voice).
• Link a second computer (account menu → Link another device).
• Light/dark theme and accent colours (Settings → Appearance).

Found a problem? Open an
issue and attach
Settings → About → Copy diagnostics (it contains no messages). Report
security problems
privately.