OpenIM （Open-Source Instant Messaging） Mac Deployment Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for deploying OpenIM on a Mac, including both source code and Docker deployment methods.

Preliminary Environment Setup

Ensure a clean working environment:

1. Create a New Directory: Start in a new directory to prevent conflicts.
2. Check for Conflicting Processes: Run these commands:
   • ps -ef | grep openim
   • ps -ef | grep chat
3. Check Docker Containers: Use docker ps to confirm no related containers are running.

Source Code Deployment

Deploying openim-server

Deploying from source requires adjusting Docker's network configurations for Mac.

1. Clone and Prepare the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server
   cd open-im-server
   export OPENIM_IP="[Your External/Internal IP]"
   make init
   

2. Configure Kafka in docker-compose.yml:

   • Replace:

     - KAFKA_CFG_ADVERTISED_LISTENERS=PLAINTEXT://kafka:9092,EXTERNAL://${DOCKER_BRIDGE_GATEWAY:-172.28.0.1}:${KAFKA_PORT:-19094}
     

   • With:

     - KAFKA_CFG_ADVERTISED_LISTENERS=PLAINTEXT://kafka:9092,EXTERNAL://127.0.0.1:${KAFKA_PORT:-19094}
     

3. Start the Service:

   docker compose up -d
   

4. Final Configurations:

   vim config/config.yaml -c "%s/172\.28\.0\.1/127.0.0.1/g" -c "wq"
   

5. Launch openim-server:

   make start
   

6. Verification:

   make check
   

   Wait five minutes before checking to ensure accuracy.

Deploying openim-chat

Deploy openim-chat using source code or Docker.

1. Return to Parent Directory:

   cd ..
   

2. Deploy from Source:

   git clone https://github.com/openimsdk/chat
   cd chat
   make init
   

3. Set Up MySQL (if not already deployed):

   docker run -d \
     --name mysql \
     -p 13306:3306 \
     -p 23306:33060 \
     -v "$(pwd)/components/mysql/data:/var/lib/mysql" \
     -v "/etc/localtime:/etc/localtime" \
     -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD="openIM123" \
     --restart always \
     mariadb:10.6
   

4. Configure openim-chat: Modify config/config.yaml, replacing 172.28.0.1 with 127.0.0.1.

5. Start openim-chat:

   make start
   

6. Verification:

   make check
   

7. Web Interface Access: Visit http://127.0.0.1:11001. For validation, see this guide.

Docker Deployment

For Docker deployment on Mac, refer to OpenIM Docker Documentation.

About OpenIM

OpenIM is an open-source instant messaging component and solution that specializes in in-app communication. It is one of the most popular open-source IM projects currently. Developers can integrate the OpenIM component and deploy the server privately, quickly incorporating instant and real-time communication capabilities into their applications, ensuring the security and confidentiality of business data.

Repository address: https://github.com/openimsdk

Developer Documentation: https://docs.openim.io/guides/introduction