TermTalk is a terminal-based chatroom application built with Python. It allows multiple users to chat with each other over the internet using a simple client-server setup.
- Real-time chat between multiple users
- Simple terminal interface
- Works over the internet using Serveo.net tunneling
- Automatic reconnection support for clients
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Supports Linux and Termux
- All messages are secured with strong AES encryption, ensuring privacy.
- Messages are sent and received only by the clients. The server acts solely as an intermediary to route messages between clients.
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Python 3.x
Make sure Python 3 is installed on your system. -
OpenSSH
Required for Serveo tunnel to establish remote connections. -
Internet Connection
Required to use Serveo and for general network communication between clients and servers. -
Linux or Termux
Works on various Linux distributions (e.g., Debian, RedHat, Arch) and Termux (for Android). -
PyCryptodome
Required for AES encryption support. Install it using:pip3 install pycryptodome
1. On the Server
python3 server.py-
Enter the IP to bind (e.g., 192.168.1.7) The ipaddress of your system
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Enter a port (e.g., 5000)
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Enter a secret key (eg., MyKey1234)
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Once the server is running, you'll see the following connection information:
[+] Use this in client: Host: serveo.net Port: 47056 Secret Key: MyKey1234This provides the Host, Port, and Secret Key needed for clients to connect securely.
2. On the Client
python3 client.py-
Enter the Host (e.g., serveo.net)
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Enter the Port (e.g., 12345)
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Enter The Secret Key (e.g., MyKey1234)
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Enter your nickname
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Start chatting!
To exit the chat, type
exit.
Server Output:
[+] Use this in client: Host: serveo.net Port: 47056 Secret Key: MyKey1234Client Input:
Enter HOST: serveo.net
Enter Server Port: 12345
Enter The Secret Key (e.g., MyKey1234): MyKey1234
Your nickname: allah- Sreeraj
- GitHub: https://github.com/s-r-e-e-r-a-j