QwikChat

A real-time chat application that allows users to create ephemeral chat rooms without the need for accounts. Supports animated emote-icons, code snippets highlighting, and sending images as well.

Preview: qwikchat.fun

Features

• Real-time Chat: Instant messaging using Socket.IO for real-time communication.
• Ephemeral Chat Rooms: Create chat rooms that disappear after use.
• No Accounts Required: Users can join and use chat rooms without signing up.
• Animated EmoteIcons: Express yourself with animated emojis.
• Code Snippets Highlighting: Share and view code snippets with syntax highlighting.
• ImageView Sharing: Send images directly in the chat.

Usage

1. Create a Chat Room: Click on "Create Room" to generate a unique chat room link. This link can be shared, e.g.https://qwikchat.fun/room/your_room_id or https://qwikchat.fun/?your_room_id.
2. Join or Share: Share the link with others to join the chat room.
3. Chat Features: Enjoy real-time messaging with support for emoteicons, code snippets, and image sharing.

Quick Start

Follow these steps to set up and run the project locally.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/akshayraj-1/qwikchat.git
   cd qwikchat

Follow the below steps for both frontend and backend:
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Run the Development Server

Start the development server:

   npm run dev

This will start the app by default locally at http://localhost:3939.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT license.