Lokinet Chat CLI

Lokinet Chat CLI is a secure, multi-chatroom messaging application built with Go. It allows users to create profiles, join or create chatrooms, and exchange messages in real-time, with chat histories saved on the server.

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Features

1. Multi-Chatroom Support

   • Users can create or join multiple chatrooms hosted on a server.

2. Real-Time Messaging

   • Messages are broadcast to all participants in the chatroom.

3. User Profiles

   • Users can create and manage profiles with public/private keys.

4. Chat History

   • All chat messages are saved in history files on the server.

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Prerequisites

• Go installed on your system (version 1.20 or higher).
• Access to the Lokinet Chat project files.

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd lokinet-chat

2. Install Dependencies Ensure you have Go modules initialized:

   go mod tidy

3. Build the Application Compile the application:

   go build -o lokinet-chat .

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Usage

1. Start the Chatroom Server

   • Run the application and choose Option 1 to start the server:

     ./lokinet-chat

   • The server will listen on localhost:8080 by default.

2. Create or Join a Chatroom

   • Run the application on another terminal or machine and choose Option 2.
   • Enter the server address and the chatroom name to join or create a chatroom.

3. Exchange Messages

   • Messages sent by one user in a chatroom will be broadcast to all other users.

4. Manage Profiles

   • Use Option 3 to view your profile.
   • Use Option 4 to create a new profile.

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Chat History

• Chat histories are saved in files named <chatroom_name>_history.txt on the server.
• Each chatroom maintains its own separate history.

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Exit the Application

• To leave a chatroom, type /quit.
• To exit the application, select Option 5 from the main menu.

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Future Enhancements

• Private messaging between users.
• Chatroom access permissions.
• Persistent user data storage.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Author

Created by Lokinet Chat CLI Team.