This is a simple chat application implemented in Python using a server-client architecture. The app allows users to create groups, join groups, leave groups, create channels, join channels, leave channels, and send messages to groups and channels.
- Server-Client Architecture: The app is built using a client-server model where multiple clients can connect to a central server.
- End-to-End Encryption: Messages sent between clients and the server are encrypted using base64.
- Timestamps: Each message is timestamped to indicate when it was sent.
- Group Management: Users can create groups, join groups, and leave groups. Messages can be sent to specific groups.
- Channel Management: Users can create channels, join channels, and leave channels. Messages can be sent to specific channels.
- Simple Command Line Interface (CLI): The app features a simple CLI for user interaction.
- Usage of Sockets: Sockets are used for communication between clients and the server.
- Run
chat_server.pyon your server machine. - Run
chat_client.pyon different client machines or multiple times on the same machine. - Enter a username for each client.
- Use commands to create groups, join groups, leave groups, create channels, join channels, leave channels, and send messages to groups and channels.
/groupcreate group_name: Creates a new group./groupjoin group_name: Joins an existing group./groupleave group_name: Leaves a group.
/channelcreate channel_name: Creates a new channel./channeljoin channel_name: Joins an existing channel./channelleave channel_name: Leaves a channel.
- To send a message to a group:
/group group_name message - To send a message to a channel:
/channel channel_name message
- Python 3.x
This chat application is a simplified example intended for educational purposes. It may not be suitable for use in production environments. Use at your own risk.