ChitLAN is a lightweight, peer-to-peer group chat application designed for local area networks (LAN). No server, no internet — just simple and secure real-time messaging with your friends on the same network.

• ✅ Peer-to-peer chat using WebRTC via PeerJS
• 👥 Supports up to 10 users per room
• 🟢 Live online users list with status dots and count
• 💬 Message alignment: your messages on the right, others on the left
• 🔊 Notification sounds for new incoming messages
• 🎨 Choose from 10 predefined user colors
• 🌗 Dark mode toggle for better laptop and night viewing
• 📱 Fully responsive UI for desktop and mobile screens

git clone https://github.com/saikishorr/chitlan.git
cd chitlan
2. Open or Deploy
Open index.html in a browser locally OR

Host using GitHub Pages

👉 Click here to view the live app

⚠️ Note: All users must be connected to the same local network (LAN) for real-time communication.

• JavaScript (ES6)
• HTML5 + CSS3
• PeerJS for WebRTC peer-to-peer connectivity
• Responsive design with custom dark mode

This project was built to allow offline, LAN-based communication with no backend or server setup. Useful for:

• Homes, hostels, and school networks
• LAN parties or gaming rooms
• Intranet-based group communication

Found a bug or have a feature request? Feel free to open an issue.

Please refer to SECURITY.md for how to responsibly report security vulnerabilities.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

• Built using PeerJS
• Sound by Mixkit