Chat-FacApp

A simple desktop chat application built with Rust, Rocket backend, and Tauri for desktop integration.
This project allows users to create or join chat rooms and communicate in real-time.

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🔧 Features

• Real-time chat rooms with multiple users
• Lightweight and fast backend powered by Rust & Rocket
• Desktop application via Tauri (runs on Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Easy to extend for new features (like file sharing or notifications)

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install
• Node.js & npm (for Tauri frontend)
• Tauri prerequisites: https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Macaron-s1/chat-facapp
cd chat-facapp

2.Install frontend dependencies:

cd src-tauri
npm install

3.Run the application in development mode:

cargo tauri dev

The desktop app should open, allowing you to create or join chat rooms.

👨‍💻 Author

Iancu Aurelian (GitHub: Aurasj) Created as a learning project to explore Rust, Rocket, and Tauri desktop apps.

🔓 Usage / License

This project is free to use, modify, and share. Feel free to clone this repository for learning, personal projects, or as a starting point for your own chat application.