WhisperNet is a real-time anonymous chat application where users can send and receive messages without revealing their identity. The app features a simple UI and allows multiple users to communicate seamlessly over a network using Socket.IO.
Check out the live demo of WhisperNet here: WhisperNet Demo
- Anonymous Chat: Users can chat without signing in or registering.
- Real-time Messaging: Messages are sent and received instantly.
- Custom Avatars: Each message shows the sender's initials as an avatar.
- Responsive Design: Works well on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Dark Mode UI: Eye-friendly dark mode with modern aesthetics.
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
- Deployment: Local environment or cloud hosting
To run the project locally, follow these steps:
- Node.js installed on your system
- NPM (Node Package Manager) installed
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/whispernet.git cd whispernet -
Install dependencies:
npm install
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Start the server:
node server.js
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Access the chat application:
Open your browser and navigate to:http://localhost:3000
- Enter a username: After accessing the application, input a username to start chatting.
- Send messages: Type your message in the input box and hit the send button or press "Enter."
- Real-time chat: Your messages will appear instantly in the chat window, and you'll see other users' messages as they are received.
WhisperNet/
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├── public/ # Static frontend files
│ ├── index.html # Main HTML file
│ ├── styles.css # Styles for the chat UI
│ └── script.js # Client-side logic
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├── server.js # Node.js server setup
├── package.json # Dependencies and scripts
└── README.md # Project documentation
- This project is open-source under the MIT License.