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Varta

Varta is a real-time chat application that combines the power of global group chat with secure private messaging. Built with modern web technologies and enterprise-grade encryption, it provides a seamless communication experience with advanced security features.

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🚀 Varta - Advanced Private & Global Chat Application

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📋 Table of Contents

🌟 Overview

Varta is a real-time chat application that combines the power of global group chat with secure private messaging. Built with modern web technologies and enterprise-grade encryption, it provides a seamless communication experience with advanced security features.

Key Highlights

  • 🔐 End-to-End Encryption - All messages and files are encrypted using AES-256-GCM
  • 🌐 Dual Chat System - Global chat for group discussions + Private chat for one-on-one conversations
  • 📱 Responsive Design - Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • 🚀 Real-time Communication - Powered by Socket.io and WebSockets
  • 📁 File Sharing - Support for images, videos, documents, and more
  • 👤 User Management - Profile pictures, online status, and user authentication

✨ Features

🔐 Security Features

  • AES-256-GCM Encryption: Military-grade encryption for all data at rest
  • JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication system
  • Password Hashing: bcryptjs for secure password storage
  • File Encryption: All uploaded files are encrypted before storage
  • Secure Key Management: Automatic encryption key generation and management

💬 Chat Features

  • Global Chat: Real-time group messaging with all registered users
  • Private Chat: Secure one-on-one conversations
  • Typing Indicators: See when someone is typing in real-time
  • Online Status: Live user presence indicators
  • Message History: Persistent message storage with encryption
  • File Sharing: Upload and share various file types
  • Image Preview: Click to view images in full-screen modal
  • Message Timestamps: Precise timing for all messages

📁 File Sharing

  • Supported Formats:
    • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP, ICO
    • Videos: MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM
    • Audio: MP3, WAV, OGG
    • Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, CSV
    • Presentations: PPT, PPTX
    • Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR
    • Apps: APK files
  • File Size Limit: 50MB per file
  • Encrypted Storage: All files are encrypted before storage
  • Preview Support: Image and video previews before sending

👤 User Management

  • User Registration: Simple username/password registration
  • Profile Pictures: Customizable profile pictures with encryption
  • User Colors: Unique color coding for each user
  • Online Status: Real-time online/offline indicators
  • User Search: Search functionality in private chat
  • Session Management: 30-day persistent login sessions

🎨 User Interface

  • Modern Design: Clean, Discord-inspired interface
  • Responsive Layout: Works on all screen sizes
  • Dark Theme: Easy on the eyes with dark color scheme
  • Mobile Support: Touch-friendly interface with swipe gestures
  • Sidebar Navigation: Collapsible sidebar for better space usage
  • Modal Windows: Full-screen image viewing
  • Smooth Animations: Polished user experience

🚀 Installation

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v14 or higher)
  • npm (Node Package Manager)
  • Git (for cloning the repository)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/chaubeysatyam/Varta.git
cd Varta
cd varta

Step 2: Install Dependencies

npm install

Step 3: Install Dependencies For Private Chat

cd public/private
npm install

Go Back To Root Folder (all server files):

cd ..
cd ..

🚀 Start the Servers (VERY IMPORTANT)

⚠️ YOU MUST RUN TWO SERVERS IN TWO DIFFERENT TERMINALS

Terminal 1 – Main Server

node server.js

Terminal 2 – Private Chat Server

node priserver.js

✅ Keep both terminals running while you use the project.

Step 4: Access the Application

  • Global Chat: http://localhost:3000
  • Private Chat: http://localhost:4000/public/private/index.html

🎯 Usage

Getting Started

  1. Register: Create a new account with username and password
  2. Login: Use your credentials to access the chat
  3. Global Chat: Join the main chat room to communicate with all users
  4. Private Chat: Click on any user to start a private conversation

Global Chat Features

  • View all online users in the sidebar
  • Send text messages and files
  • See typing indicators from other users
  • Upload and change your profile picture
  • View message history

Private Chat Features

  • Select any user to start a private conversation
  • Send encrypted messages and files
  • Delete entire conversation history
  • Search for users
  • Real-time typing indicators

File Sharing

  1. Click the paperclip icon in the message input
  2. Select your file (up to 50MB)
  3. Preview the file before sending
  4. Send the file - it will be encrypted and stored securely

🏗️ Architecture

Backend Architecture

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Global Chat   │    │  Private Chat   │
│   Server (3000) │    │  Server (4000)  │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
         │                       │
         └───────────┬───────────┘
                     │
         ┌─────────────────┐
         │  Encryption     │
         │  Layer          │
         └─────────────────┘
                     │
         ┌─────────────────┐
         │  File Storage   │
         │  (Encrypted)    │
         └─────────────────┘

Technology Stack

  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js
  • Real-time: Socket.io, WebSockets
  • Database: JSON files with encryption
  • Authentication: JWT, bcryptjs
  • Encryption: Node.js crypto module (AES-256-GCM)
  • File Upload: Multer
  • Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3

🔒 Security Features

Encryption Implementation

  • Algorithm: AES-256-GCM (Galois/Counter Mode)
  • Key Management: Automatic key generation and storage
  • Data at Rest: All JSON files and uploaded files are encrypted
  • Authentication: JWT tokens with expiration
  • Password Security: bcryptjs with salt rounds

Security Measures

  • Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
  • File Type Restrictions: Only allowed file types can be uploaded
  • Size Limits: 50MB file size limit to prevent abuse
  • Secure Headers: Proper content-type headers for file serving
  • Error Handling: Secure error messages without sensitive information

📚 API Documentation

Global Chat Server (Port 3000)

Authentication Endpoints

POST /register
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "username": "string",
  "password": "string"
}

POST /login
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "username": "string",
  "password": "string"
}

File Upload Endpoints

POST /upload
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
file: [binary data]

POST /upload-profile
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
profile: [image file]
userId: "string"

Private Chat Server (Port 4000)

Authentication Endpoints

POST /register
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "username": "string",
  "password": "string"
}

POST /login
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "username": "string",
  "password": "string"
}

User Management

GET /users
Returns: Array of users with online status

File Operations

POST /upload
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
file: [binary data]

POST /upload-profile-pic
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
profilePic: [image file]
username: "string"

Conversation Management

POST /delete-conversation
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "from": "string",
  "to": "string"
}

📁 File Structure

Varta/
├── 📁 public/                    # Frontend files
│   ├── 📁 private/              # Private chat frontend
│   │   ├── index.html           # Private chat HTML
│   │   ├── script.js            # Private chat JavaScript
│   │   ├── pristyles.css        # Pri

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