Qight Chat

A command-line chat application built in Rust, utilizing the Qight . library for secure, decentralized messaging over relays. It supports encrypted message sending and receiving with public/private key pairs.

Features

• Secure Messaging: Uses cryptographic keys for signing and verifying messages.
• Relay-Based Communication: Connects to a relay server for message exchange.
• Command-Line Interface: Simple CLI with commands for setup, connection, and messaging.
• Asynchronous Operations: Built with Tokio for non-blocking I/O.
• User Management: Handles username and key generation/storage in a PharaohDb.

Prerequisites

• Rust (latest stable version recommended)
• Cargo (comes with Rust)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/idorocodes/qight_chat
   cd qight_chat
   

2. Build the project:

   cargo build --release
   

3. Run the application:

   cargo run
   

Usage

Launch the application and follow the prompts. Use commands to interact with the chat system.

Commands

• /help: Display the introduction and available commands.
• /quit: Exit the application.
• /reset: Reset the user database, username, and recipient. Prompts for new details.
• /connect: Establish a connection to the relay server and start listening for messages.
• /receiver <public_key>: Set the recipient's public key (in hex format).
• /send <message>: Send an encrypted message to the set recipient.

Example Workflow

1. Run the app and enter your preferred username.
2. Use /connect to connect to the relay.
3. Set the recipient with /receiver <hex_key>.
4. Send messages with /send Hello, world!.
5. Incoming messages will be displayed automatically.

Project Structure

• src/main.rs: Main entry point with CLI logic.
• src/logic.rs: Core logic for user checks and connections.
• src/ui.rs: UI-related functions, including intro display.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please ensure code follows Rust best practices and includes tests.

License

[MIT]