Scuttlebutt

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  Scuttlebutt
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  a decent(ralised) secure gossip platform
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  sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship
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## How To Get Started

The easiest way to get started is using [Patchwork](http://dinosaur.is/patchwork-downloader/), an application for navigating and talking on scuttlebutt.

![screenshot of Patchwork](./assets/patchwork.jpg)

1. [Download Patchwork](http://dinosaur.is/patchwork-downloader/) for Windows, macOS and Linux
2. Get a [pub invite code](https://github.com/ssbc/scuttlebot/wiki/Pub-Servers)  
3. Use the pub invite : in Patchwork click `+ Join Pub` and paste the invite code

Step 2 is important if you want to be able to find people further than your local network - it sets you up with a robot friend on the internet which helps you find and communicate with people.
Read more about Pubs and their role [here](./concepts/pub.md).

## Join The Community

Once onboard patchwork, check out the following channels by typing their name (with #) in the search bar:
- **#new-people**: introduce yourself
- **#faq**: first impressions, what is confusing as a new user?
- **#patchwork**: report bugs, suggestions, etc
- **#scuttlebutt**: protocol related discussion

Here are some other favourites:
- **#boats**: people living on, hacking, and building boats
- **#cooking-channel**: nerds sharing recipes
- **#solarpunk**: step into the future
- **#gardening**: get some gardening on with your off-grid
- **#anarchitecture**: decentralise all the things

## Code of conduct

Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](code-of-conduct.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.

## Have Other Questions?

A great place to learn more is our [FAQ page](faq/index.md)

In addition, you'll find a wealth of resources within this handbook, accessible through the sidebar.  

The resources are organized by these topics:

* [Contributing](contributing.md)
* [Talks](talks.md)
* [Applications](applications.md)
* [Principles](principles.md)
* [FAQ](faq/index.md)
* [Stories](stories/index.md)
* [Modules](modules.md)
* [Concepts](concepts/index.md)
* [Guides](guides/index.md)
* [Glossary](glossary.md)