Jin

What is Jin?

Jin is an open source, cross-platform graphical client for chess servers, written in Java. It can run either as a standalone application or as an applet directly from a chess server's website. Jin currently supports the Internet Chess Club and the Free Internet Chess Server, and is officially compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, though it should function on any operating system with a modern Java Runtime Environment (1.4 or later)

Highlights

• Cross-platform compatibility: Jin can run on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as long as a compatible Java Runtime Environment is installed
• Dual deployment modes: Jin can be used as a standalone application or as an applet embedded within a chess server's website
• Supported chess servers: Jin currently integrates with the Internet Chess Club and the Free Internet Chess Server, allowing users to access these platforms
• Open source nature: Jin is an open source project, providing users with transparency and the ability to contribute to its development.