Open Source Direct Connect Software

DC++ is an open source Windows client for the Direct Connect file sharing network. The DC network is a decentralized network, made up of individual servers (hubs) that users join to share files with other members on that hub. Each hub is individually run by a fellow user of the DC network, and may have certain themes to the content on the hub. Hub owners set up rules to regulate their hub as they see fit.

ApexDC™ is an innovative Direct Connect client based on the DC++ and StrongDC++ projects. Direct Connect provides a rare blend of seamless file sharing and community based chat and messaging between users. ApexDC features plugins and scripting through Lua and much more. Both operators and users alike should find it a pleasant experience. Note: as of May 28th 2016 ApexDC is now primarily distributed as two separate installers one targetting 32bit and the other 64bit operating systems. Additionally XP compatible binaries are now only offered as a separate download from the files section.

Remote administration program for PtokaX Direct Connect server program (http://PtokaX.org)

TkDC++ is the most simple and lightweight DC client available today. It can be used by the beginner and in a few minutes be downloading from DC. The more advanced user can also use it, as the advanced options can be selected.

Verlihub is a NMDC hub server that runs on all operating systems. It is written in C++ and has many rich plugins including Lua, Python and Perl.