openChat

OpenChat is a web application based on nodeJS. It was initially meant to send snippets of code and small files the easiest & fastest way.

Main Features :

1. Web & mobile compliant
2. (Web) : Insert WYSIWYG emojis
3. (Web) : Sound notification when a new message is posted
4. (Web/Mobile) : Historic of the last messages sent
5. (Web) : Send Files using a drag'n'drop or a simple click.
6. (Web) : Send code with syntax highlighting.
7. (Web) : Nicknames management (with cookie persistence)
8. (Web) : List of the connected members
9. (Web) : Send messages with CTRL + ENTER

Installation

1. Clone the project to your server using the command : git clone https://github.com/AntSoft/openChat.git
2. Go to the root of the project and use the command : npm update This step requires that NodeJS is already installed of your server.
3. Change the default port in the file /config/development.json
4. Launch the application of the server using the command node main.js
5. You can access your chat with the url : YOUR_SERVER_IP:YOUR_CUSTOM_PORT