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Console Chat Application

A simple console-based chat application implemented in C that allows users to communicate over a network using Hamachi.

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Features

  • Simple console interface for sending and receiving messages.
  • Supports multiple clients connecting to a single server.
  • Easy setup using Hamachi for local network connections.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

  • A C compiler (GCC, Clang, etc.)
  • Make (GNU make, MinGW make)
  • Hamachi installed and set up on your machine.
  • Basic knowledge of using the terminal/command line.

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/without-eyes/ConsoleChat.git
cd ConsoleChat

  2. Use executables OR сompile the code:

    make

Usage

  1. Start the Server: Open a terminal and run:

    ./server

    When prompted, enter the Hamachi IP address and port (e.g., 1111).

  2. Start the Client: Open another terminal and run:

    ./client

    When prompted, enter the username, server's IP address and port (e.g., 1111).

  3. Send Messages:

    • Type your message and press Enter to send it.
    • Messages from other users will appear in the console.

How to Connect Using Hamachi

  1. Install Hamachi: Download and install Hamachi from the official website: Hamachi Download

  2. Create or Join a Network:

    • Open Hamachi and create a new network or join an existing one by entering the network ID and password.

  3. Find Your Hamachi IP Address:

    • Your Hamachi IP address will be displayed in the Hamachi window. Share this IP with other users to allow them to connect to your server.

  4. Configure Firewall:

    • Ensure that your firewall allows incoming connections on the specified port (default: 1111).

Example

Enter your username(or skip by pressing 'Enter'): without eyes    
Enter IP address: X.X.X.X  # Replace with the Hamachi IP
Enter port: 1111
Connected!
[without eyes] hello
[anonymous] hi, how are you?

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.