PeerChat

A real-time peer-to-peer chat application built with WebRTC technology. Enables direct communication between users without requiring a central server, featuring a clean interface and smooth chat experience.

Features

Decentralized Communication

• Direct P2P communication via WebRTC

• No central server for message storage, protecting user privacy

• NAT traversal support for various network environments

Group Chat

• Create and join group chats

• Host/member role distinction

• Real-time online member display

User-Friendly Interface

• Intuitive chat interface with message type differentiation

• Special indicators for host messages

• Message status display (sending, sent, etc.)

Instant Sharing

• Generate shareable group chat links

• Quick join via links or IDs

Tech Stack

• React + TypeScript + Vite
• PeerJS (WebRTC)
• Tailwind CSS

Local Development

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Start development server
pnpm run dev

# Build for production
pnpm run build

# Preview production build
pnpm run preview

# Deploy to GitHub Pages
pnpm run deploy

Live Demo

Visit https://sumingcheng.github.io/PeerChat/ for live demo.

License

Apache License Version 2.0

Architecture Overview

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