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Skype Export Reader

A web-based viewer for exported Skype chat history (messages.json). Easily browse, search, and analyze your Skype conversations and attachments in your browser.

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Features

  • Parses and displays Skype chat history from exported messages.json files
  • Shows chat list, message history, and media attachments
  • Supports image embedding and media file linking
  • English interface and comments

Project Structure

  • parser.js — Main JavaScript logic for loading, parsing, and rendering chats and messages
  • messages.json — Exported Skype chat data (required)
  • endpoints.json — (Optional) Contains device and media endpoint information
  • media/ — (Optional) Folder with media files and metadata
  • index.html — Main HTML file for the web interface

How to Use

Export your Skype data: You can export your Skype chat history and media from the official Skype export page: https://secure.skype.com/en/data-export

  1. Export your Skype data from Skype (usually via Microsoft privacy dashboard)
  2. Place messages.json (and optionally endpoints.json, media/) in the project folder
  3. Start a local server in the project directory:
    python3 -m http.server
  4. Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser
  5. Browse your chats and messages in a convenient interface

Requirements

  • Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
  • Python 3 (for simple local server)

Customization

  • You can edit parser.js to change how messages are displayed or add new features
  • All comments and interface elements are in English for easy collaboration

License

MIT License


Created for personal use and data analysis. Not affiliated with Microsoft or Skype.

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