Slate Tactical Software
Operator tools built for the tactical edge.
Purpose-built ATAK plugins and edge utilities that keep communications fast, resilient, and centered on the common operational picture.
Featured Release
ATAK Plugins
Slate Chat
Direct map-screen tactical text messaging for ATAK. Send and receive messages over IRC or XMPP channels without toggling away from your tactical view, transmit formatted TACREPs straight from map markers, and automatically plot incoming coordinate feeds.
Dual Protocol Stack
Seamlessly connect to either IRC (RFC 2812) or XMPP (Jabber MUC) chat services without leaving the tactical ATAK interface.
Map-Radial TACREPs
Broadcast formatted tactical reports directly from any map marker or coordinate with customizable field presets.
Chat-to-Map Auto-Plotting
Parse incoming tagged chat messages in real time to plot, update, or reposition target markers on the map screen.
Zero-Friction Reconnect
Credentials, server ports, rooms, and callsigns are securely remembered per device for instantaneous single-tap connection.
Plugin Specifications
- Active Version
- 1.10
- Target Environment
- ATAK-CIV 5.6.0+
- Protocols
- IRC / XMPP (MUC)
- Distribution
- Direct APK Side-load
- File Size
- ~3.9 MB
Engineered for the Field
We design software that minimizes cognitive load on operators and integrates fluidly with existing tactical networks and radios.
Offline-First Design
Configurations and report templates persist locally on-device. If network connectivity drops, local settings remain intact for seamless one-tap recovery.
Map-Centric Workflow
Never lose your common operating picture. Every chat interaction, notification, and TACREP report is accessible directly from map menus and slide-over drawers.
Zero Local Rack Footprint
Pairs directly with Slate hosted edge VPN nodes, TAK servers, or existing field gateways without requiring specialized on-premise appliances.