ChatForAll is a simple real-time chat application created using Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Firebase, designed for ease of use and accessibility without the need for user authentication.

• No Login Required: Enjoy hassle-free chatting without the need for user authentication. Simply visit the website and start chatting right away.

• Dedicated Copy Button: Streamlined user experience with a dedicated button for easily copying messages to the clipboard.

• Auto Delete Messages: Keep your chat environment clutter-free with an automatic message deletion feature. Messages older than 48 hours are automatically removed, ensuring a clean and organized chat space.

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Boost your productivity with intuitive keyboard shortcuts for quick actions within the chat interface.

• Dark and Light Themes: Personalize your chat experience with the option to switch between dark and light themes, catering to your preferences and enhancing visibility in different environments.

• Simple and Minimal UI: A clean and minimalistic user interface ensures an intuitive and distraction-free chatting experience.

• PWA Support: Experience the convenience of a Progressive Web App (PWA) with the option to install the app on your device for a native-like experience.

To host your own version of ChatForAll, follow these steps:

• Fork the repository.
• Clone the forked repository.
• Run npm install in the project directory to install the necessary dependencies.
• Edit the Firebase configuration in the code to link to your Firebase project.
  • Remove the .firebaserc and firebase.json files from the project.
  • Ensure that firebase-tools are installed.
  • Run firebase login to log into your Firebase account.
  • Run firebase init hosting to initialize Firebase hosting.
  • Duplicate the firebase-config-example.js file in the src folder and rename it to firebase-config.js.
  • Edit the firebaseConfig and add values from your firebase project.
• Test your changes locally using npm run dev.
• Deploy the updated version using npm run deploy.

Visit:

• chatforall.web.app
• chat4all.web.app
• c4all.web.app

• Shift + Esc: Focus chat input
• Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy last message
• Ctrl + /: To show shortcuts.

ChatForAll is licensed under the MIT License. Please review and adhere to our Code of Conduct to ensure a positive and inclusive community.

Special thanks to Parthipan for suggesting the idea of a chat app without the need for login authentication and the auto-delete message feature.