Bokkoli: A Veggie-to-Veggie Messaging CLI App 🌱

Bokkoli is a peer-to-peer TCP messaging CLI application built with Go, the Bubbletea framework, and SQLite for message persistence. The name "Bokkoli" is a playful fusion of "broccoli" and "보끔" (boggeum), the Korean word for "mix," reflecting its nature as a blend of technologies.

This lightweight chat application enables real-time, direct peer-to-peer communication through a clean, terminal-based interface. Users can easily connect and exchange messages using the TCP protocol, while SQLite ensures that conversation history is safely stored locally.

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Built With

• **Go** for the backend and message handling.
• **SQLite** for persistent local message storage.
• **Bubbletea** for the UI framework to create a clean terminal interface.

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Wireframe

Here’s a look at the design architecture:

Internal Design:

Deployment Flow:

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Planned Features 🚀:

• Fuzzy Matching
• Questions, Comments, and Suggestion Forum within the app
• Peer Authentication
• Handshake Protocol
• Message Integrity
  • Checksums
  • Digital Signatures
• Encryption and Security
  • Data Encryption
  • End-to-End Encryption
• Peer Status Monitoring
  • Ping/Pong Mechanism
  • Health Checks
• File/Content Sharing
  • File Chunking
  • File Integrity Checks
• Unit Testing for reliability and coverage

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Installation Guide 🔧

You can easily install and run the Bokkoli CLI app by downloading the appropriate pre-compiled executable from Github.

Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Visit the GitHub Releases Page

Go to the official release page of this app:
GitHub Releases - Bokkoli

Step 2: Download the Executable

On the releases page, you will see a list of available versions and their associated executable files. Choose the version you want to install and download the appropriate executable for your operating system:

• For Windows:
  Download bokkoli_windows.exe
  (Click on the file to download.)

• For macOS:
  Download bokkoli_mac
  (Click on the file to download.)

• For Linux:
  Download bokkoli_linux
  (Click on the file to download.)

Step 3: (For macOS/Linux Users) Set Execute Permissions

If you're using macOS or Linux, you may need to grant the downloaded file execute permissions before running it.

To do so, open a terminal and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the file. Then run the following command:

chmod +x bokkoli_mac  # For macOS
chmod +x bokkoli_linux  # For Linux

Step 4: Run the Application

Now you can run the app from the terminal:

On Windows:
Simply double-click bokkoli_windows.exe to run the app.
Alternatively, you can open a command prompt and run:

./bokkoli_windows.exe # For Windows
./bokkoli_mac  # For macOS
./bokkoli_linux  # For Linux

Special Thanks

A big thank you to Thomas for insights in problem-solving and improving the app's performance and functionality. :D