Simple Python Chat Application

This is a simple command-line based chat application implemented in Python. It allows users to either create a chat room or join an existing one. The application uses sockets for communication between the client and server.

Features

• Create a chat room
• Join an existing chat room
• Password protection for chat rooms

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Standard libraries: argparse, socket

Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Rajneeshkarya/PyTalk
   cd PyTalk

2. Install the requirements

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the chat application:

   python PyTalk.py -h

   This will display the available options and usage instructions for the chat application.

4. Start a Chat Room:

   python PyTalk.py -c -p <port> -pwd <password>

   This command creates a chat room on the specified port with an optional password.

5. Join a Chat Room:

   python PyTalk.py -j -i <ip_address> -p <port>

   This command lets you join an existing chat room by specifying the IP address and port.

Usage Examples

1. To create a chat room:

   python PyTalk.py -c -p 12345 -pwd mypassword

2. To join a chat room:

   python PyTalk.py -j -i 127.0.0.1 -p 12345

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Note: This is a simple chat application for educational purposes. It may not be suitable for production environments and lacks advanced security features. Use it responsibly and at your own risk.