🕵️ Anonymous Chat

Real-Time Anonymous Chat Application
Built with Node.js, Express & Socket.io

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🌍 Live Demo

👉 https://anonymouschat-u853.onrender.com/

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✨ Features

• 💬 Real-time messaging (Socket.io)
• 🕵️ Anonymous username system
• 📱 Mobile-first WhatsApp-style UI
• 🟢 Live online user counter
• ⌨️ Typing indicator
• 🎙️ Voice message support
• 📦 Installable as PWA (Add to Home Screen)
• 🔔 Browser notification support
• 🌙 Clean modern UI

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🛠 Tech Stack

Technology	Purpose
Node.js	Backend runtime
Express.js	Web server
Socket.io	Real-time communication
HTML/CSS/JS	Frontend
Service Worker	PWA support
Render	Deployment

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📂 Project Structure

AnonymousChat/
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├── server.js
├── index.html
├── manifest.json
├── sw.js
├── package.json
├── package-lock.json
├── favicon.ico
├── favicon-96x96.png
├── apple-touch-icon.png
├── web-app-manifest-192x192.png
└── web-app-manifest-512x512.png

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⚙️ Installation (Local Setup)

1️⃣ Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/adityasing9/AnonymousChat.git
cd AnonymousChat

2️⃣ Install dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Run the server

npm start

Open in browser:

http://localhost:3000

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🚀 Deployment (Render)

This project is deployed on Render.

Render Configuration

Setting	Value
Environment	Node
Build Command	npm install
Start Command	npm start

Dynamic Port Configuration

const PORT = process.env.PORT || 3000;

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📱 Progressive Web App (PWA)

Supports:

• Install on mobile & desktop
• Standalone mode
• Custom app icon
• Service worker registration
• Notification permission handling

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🔒 Future Improvements

• 🔐 Private 1-to-1 chat rooms
• 💾 MongoDB message storage
• 🌍 Custom domain support
• 🔔 Background push notifications
• 👤 Authentication system
• 🛡 Moderation tools

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a Pull Request

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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👨‍💻 Author

Aadi Sing

• GitHub: https://github.com/adityasing9

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