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v1.0 — Open Source
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Chat from your Terminal

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A simple yet powerful terminal-based chat application written in Python. Realtime messaging via TCP sockets, straight from your command line.

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terminal-chat — python3
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+ $ python3 client.py +
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+ Terminal Chat +
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+ ========================================
+    Welcome to The Terminal Chat
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+ 1. Login
+ 2. New account +
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Username: max +
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+ Password: ******** +
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--- Available chats: ---

+ 1. General
+ 2. Create new chat +
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// features
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Everything you need

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Terminal Chat is built with a focus on simplicity and functionality. No unnecessary complexity, just chatting from your terminal.

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Login & Signup

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Full authentication system with username and password. Default test account included.

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Terminal Interface

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Colorful terminal interface with intuitive navigation. Works on any terminal that supports ANSI colors.

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Realtime Messaging

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Messages are delivered instantly via TCP sockets. No delay, no polling. True realtime communication.

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Multiple Chats

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Create multiple chat channels and easily switch between them. Each channel has its own message history.

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User Management

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Add users to chats with a simple command. Manage who is in which channel.

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Open Source

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Fully open source and free to use. View the code, contribute, or fork the project for your own use.

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Platform support

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Built primarily for Linux terminals, with growing support for other platforms.

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Linux

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+ FULLY SUPPORTED +
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First-class support. All features work out of the box including ANSI colors, readline, and autofill.

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+ + Full ANSI color support +
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Windows

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+ PARTIAL +
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Works with modifications. The readline module and autofill function need to be adjusted for Windows compatibility.

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macOS

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+ UNTESTED +
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Should work since macOS has a Unix-based terminal, but it hasn't been tested yet. Community feedback is welcome!

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+ + Likely compatible (Unix-based) +
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+ + Needs community testing +
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// documentation
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Get started quickly

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Everything you need to install, configure, and use Terminal Chat.

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Installation (for Linux)

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Install Terminal Chat with a single command. The script downloads and configures everything automatically.

+ Windows installation and setup +

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+ # Automatic installation
+ $ curl -s https://ben.de-roo.org/install/script.sh | bash

+ # Or manually
+ $ git clone https://git.de-roo.org/ben/pychat.git
+ $ cd terminal-chat
+ $ pip install -r requirements.txt +
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Getting Started

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Start the server first, then the client. Log in with the default test account or create a new one.

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+ # Start the server
+ $ python3 server.py

+ # Start the client (another terminal window)
+ $ python3 client.py

+ # Default test account
+ user: test  pass: test +
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Available Commands

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Use these commands while chatting to perform additional actions.

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CommandDescription
/add <username>Add a user to the current chat
/breakLeave the current chat and return to chat selection
/quitClose the program completely and disconnect
obviously more commands and features comming on the way!
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// architecture
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How it works

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Terminal Chat uses a classic client-server model with TCP sockets for reliable, bidirectional communication.

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+ Client + Python script that connects to the server. Handles input/output and displays messages with ANSI colors. +
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↓ TCP Socket ↓
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+ Server + Runs centrally and manages all connections, authentication, chat channels, and message routing. +
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↓ Threading ↓
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+ Storage + User and chat data are stored server-side. Each client gets its own thread for non-blocking I/O. +
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+ # Simplified overview

+ client.py → Connects to server via socket
+            → Login / Signup prompt
+            → Chat selection menu
+            → Send & receive messages

+ server.py → Listens on TCP port
+            → New thread per client
+            → Authentication handling
+            → Message broadcast to channel +
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// contribute
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Make it yours

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Terminal Chat is open source and built to be extended. Whether you want to add new features, build mods, or fix bugs — you're welcome to join.

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Build mods

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Add new commands, custom themes, message encryption, file sharing, or anything else you can think of. The codebase is simple and easy to extend.

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Improve the core

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Help fix bugs, improve Windows/macOS compatibility, optimize performance, or refactor the codebase. Every PR matters.

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Share ideas

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Open an issue to suggest features, report bugs, or discuss improvements. Even if you don't code, your input helps shape the project.

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Fork & experiment

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Fork the repo and go wild. Build your own version, add a GUI, make it work with Discord bots — the code is yours to play with.

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Ready to contribute? Start here:

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+ # Clone and start hacking
+ $ git clone https://git.de-roo.org/ben/pychat.git
+ $ cd pychat
+ $ python3 server.py & python3 client.py +
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No complex setup. No build tools. Just Python.

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// changelog
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Updates & News

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Latest releases, patches, and project news.

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