Node.js console chat (ssh [email protected])

In plain words

Node.js console chat is a terminal-based chat application built with Node.js that allows users to communicate through SSH. The server listens on a UNIX socket while clients connect and automatically join a chat room upon SSH login. It is designed for developers and terminal users who want a lightweight messaging tool accessible directly from the command line, with the source code available on GitHub for customization and contribution.

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From the sources

ttychat is a Node.js app that let's you chat with other users on your machine from within the terminal - olalonde/node-ttychat

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