Chat Without Internet on Your Lan Network

This easy-to-use Chatting server, powered by Python Flask, Chat between devices on the same network, like your home Wi-Fi. No internet connection is needed!

See It in Action

Get Up and Running

1. Install Python:
2. Download the Project: Grab the files from this repository. You can use the "Code" button above to download as a ZIP file.
3. Open Your Terminal:
   • Windows: Search for "cmd" or "Command Prompt".
   • macOS: Search for "Terminal" in Spotlight.
   • Linux: You likely know how to do this! :)
4. Navigate to the File
5. Install Flask: Run the following command:

   pip install Flask
   
   pip install Flask-SocketIO
    

6. Start Chatting: Type this command and press Enter:

   python app.py

7. Access the Server: Your terminal will display a URL like http://127.0.0.1:80 or http://192.168.8.106:80 . Copy and paste this into your web browser.

Connect From Your Phone or Tablet

1. Same Wi-Fi: Ensure your phone/tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
2. Enter the URL: Open a web browser on your device and type in the URL from Step 7 above.

Stopping the Server

To stop sharing, simply press Ctrl + C in the terminal window where the server is running.