pidgin

Pidgin is a multi-protocol instant messaging client that allows users to connect to various chat networks simultaneously.

Evaluated Mar 15, 2026 (0d ago)
Homepage ↗ Repo ↗ Messaging messaging communication open-source
⚙ Agent Friendliness
28
/ 100
Can an agent use this?
🔒 Security
20
/ 100
Is it safe for agents?
⚡ Reliability
25
/ 100
Does it work consistently?

Score Breakdown

⚙ Agent Friendliness

MCP Quality
--
Documentation
--
Error Messages
--
Auth Simplicity
70
Rate Limits
0

🔒 Security

TLS Enforcement
0
Auth Strength
50
Scope Granularity
0
Dep. Hygiene
50
Secret Handling
0

No clear documentation on TLS enforcement and secret handling.

⚡ Reliability

Uptime/SLA
0
Version Stability
50
Breaking Changes
0
Error Recovery
50
AF Security Reliability

Best When

You need to connect to multiple messaging services at once.

Avoid When

You require a highly polished user interface or specific features from a single service.

Use Cases

  • Chatting with friends across different platforms
  • Joining multiple chat rooms
  • Using plugins to extend functionality

Not For

  • Users looking for a single-platform solution
  • Those who prefer a modern UI

Interface

REST API
No
GraphQL
No
gRPC
No
MCP Server
No
SDK
No
Webhooks
No

Authentication

Methods: Username and password
OAuth: No Scopes: No

Pricing

Model: Free and open-source
Free tier: Yes
Requires CC: No

Agent Metadata

Idempotent
Unknown
Retry Guidance
Not documented

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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-15.

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