NyaChat :3

NyaChat is a simple terminal-based chat application built with Python. It allows multiple users to connect to a server, exchange messages in real-time, and optionally use a server password for security. The client features sound notifications for incoming messages and supports nickname customization

Features

• Connect multiple clients to a single server
• Optional server password protection
• Customizable nickname for each client
• Real-time message broadcasting
• Display list of online users (/list command)
• Exit cleanly with /exit
• Sound notifications for new messages
• Easy configuration using a config.json file

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• prompt_toolkit library (for enhanced input handling)
• Windows only (for winsound notifications)

Install dependencies using pip:

pip install prompt_toolkit

Files

• server.py – The server script. Handles multiple clients, broadcasting messages, and optional password protection
• nyachat.py – The client script. Connects to the server, sends/receives messages, and plays notification sounds
• config.json – Client configuration file (created automatically if missing)
• sounds/received.wav – Notification sound for incoming messages

Usage

Server

1. Run the server script:

python server.py

2. Follow the menu:

=== Server Menu ===
1 - Start server
2 - Set password
0 - Exit

3. Clients can now connect to the server using its IP and port 1234

Client

1. Run the client script:

python nyachat.py

2. Main menu:

=== NyaChat ===
1 - Connect
2 - Settings
0 - Exit

3. Before connecting, set your IP, nickname, and optional password in the Settings menu
4. Use /exit to disconnect from the server
5. Use /list to see all online users
6. Use /help to see available commands

Configuration (config.json)

The client stores settings in config.json. Example:

{
    "ip": "192.168.1.10",
    "nickname": "Alice",
    "password": "mypassword"
}

• ip – Server IP address
• nickname – Your chat nickname
• password – Server password (if required)