RFnexus/partyline

What is it?

Key features

• 01Encrypted group voice over any Reticulum transport above about 6 kbps
• 02Per-room codecs, from Opus down to Codec2 at 700 bps
• 03Room access by open, identified users, identity allow lists or password
• 04Push-to-talk rooms tuned for slow links such as LoRa and packet radio
• 05Dial-in from rnphone and other LXST clients when enabled
• 06GUI and terminal clients with multiple language support

Use cases

• Voice chat among a group of operators on off-grid or mesh networks
• Talking over LoRa or packet radio links where bandwidth is very limited
• Running a small private voice server for a community using Reticulum
• Broadcasting music or audio to a room where only selected identities may speak

Quick start

1. 1

   Install Partyline with pip (Python 3.11 or newer)

   pip install partyline
2. 2

   Start the GUI client

   partyline

Things to know

• !The graphical client needs Tk, which pip cannot install, so it may require a separate system package.
• !Requires a Reticulum transport capable of at least 6 kbps for regular rooms.

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FAQ

What is partyline?

A group voice application for Reticulum networks, built on LXST and inspired by Mumble, with rooms, access control and low-bitrate codecs. Partyline is a group voice app that runs over Reticulum, an encrypted mesh networking stack, and uses LXST for audio. It lets people talk in shared rooms over any Reticulum transport that can carry more than about 6 kbps, which covers many radio and slow links as well as ordinary IP networks.

Is partyline free to use? What license does it have?

partyline is open source under the Unlicense license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is partyline still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to partyline was on Oct 9, 2026.

What can I use partyline for?

Voice chat among a group of operators on off-grid or mesh networks Talking over LoRa or packet radio links where bandwidth is very limited Running a small private voice server for a community using Reticulum Broadcasting music or audio to a room where only selected identities may speak

How do I install partyline?

Install Partyline with pip (Python 3.11 or newer): pip install partyline Start the GUI client: partyline

Where can I get partyline?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/RFnexus/partyline