https://github.com/divyarajsinhsindhav/chatify
Chatify is a sleek chat application developed with the MERN stack and Socket.IO. It offers real-time messaging, intuitive user interfaces, and secure authentication. The project highlights skills in full-stack development and WebSocket communication.
https://github.com/divyarajsinhsindhav/chatify
javascript mongodb nodejs reactjs socket-io websocket
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Chatify is a sleek chat application developed with the MERN stack and Socket.IO. It offers real-time messaging, intuitive user interfaces, and secure authentication. The project highlights skills in full-stack development and WebSocket communication.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/divyarajsinhsindhav/chatify
- Owner: divyarajsinhsindhav
- Created: 2024-08-22T10:14:39.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-31T09:35:27.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-05T21:45:22.231Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: javascript, mongodb, nodejs, reactjs, socket-io, websocket
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 94.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: Readme.md
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README
# Chatify
**Chatify** is a minimalist and modern chat application designed to facilitate real-time communication among users. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and enhanced with WebSocket support for live updates, Chatify provides an intuitive and engaging chat experience.
## Features
- **User Authentication:** Secure login and signup features using JWT.
- **Real-time Messaging:** Seamless real-time communication with WebSocket integration.
- **Room Management:** Create, join, and manage chat rooms with ease.
- **Message History:** Persistent chat history with support for viewing past messages.
## Installation
To get started with Chatify, follow these steps:
1. **Clone the Repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Chatify.git
```
2. **Navigate to the Project Directory**
```bash
cd Chatify
```
3. **Install the Required Packages**
For the backend:
```bash
cd server
npm install
```
For the frontend:
```bash
cd client
npm install
```
4. **Set Up the Environment Variables**
Create a `.env` file in the `server` directory and add the following environment variables:
```env
PORT=3000
DATABASE_URL=your_mongodb_url
ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
```
5. **Start the Development Server**
For the backend:
```bash
npm start
```
For the frontend:
```bash
npm run dev
```
6. **Access the Application**
Open `http://localhost:5173` in your browser to access Chatify.