A modern random video chat platform that enables users to instantly connect with strangers through real-time video, audio, and text communication. Pulse Chat delivers a seamless and engaging experience with peer-to-peer video calling, instant messaging, smart matchmaking, and interactive media controls.
• 🎥 Peer-to-Peer Video Communication – Experience seamless real-time face-to-face conversations powered by WebRTC.
• 🎙️ Low-Latency Voice Streaming – High-quality audio transmission for natural and uninterrupted conversations.
• 💬 Instant Messaging System – Exchange messages instantly with live real-time chat functionality.
• 🔀 Smart Random Matchmaking – Connect instantly with random users through dynamic user pairing.
• ⏭️ Seamless Session Switching – Skip the current conversation and get matched with a new user instantly.
• 🎛️ Media Device Controls – Dynamically manage video and audio streams with built-in media controls.
• 🟢 Live Presence Monitoring – View active online users in real time.
• 🛡️ Safety Verification Gateway – Age verification flow designed to encourage safer interactions.
• ⚡ Real-Time Communication Architecture – Built using WebRTC and Socket.IO for fast and responsive communication.
• 📱 Cross-Device Responsive Experience – Optimized interface for desktop and mobile devices.
• 🔐 Privacy-Focused Communication – Peer-to-peer media streaming designed for secure real-time interactions.
- React.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Socket.IO Client
- WebRTC
- Vite
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Socket.IO
- Frontend: Vercel
- Backend: Render
git clone https://github.com/your-username/pulse-chat.git
cd pulse-chatcd frontend
npm installcd backend
npm installCreate a .env file inside the frontend folder:
VITE_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3000cd backend
npm run devcd frontend
npm run devFrontend runs on:
http://localhost:5173Backend runs on:
http://localhost:3000Frontend: Add your Vercel link here
Backend: Add your Render link here
PulseChat/
│── frontend/
│ ├── public/
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── assets/
│ │ ├── components/
│ │ │ ├── ChatArea.jsx
│ │ │ ├── Sidepanel.jsx
│ │ │ └── VideoArea.jsx
│ │ │
│ │ ├── pages/
│ │ │ └── Home.jsx
│ │ │
│ │ ├── utils/
│ │ │ └── webrtc.js
│ │ │
│ │ ├── App.jsx
│ │ ├── main.jsx
│ │ └── index.css
│ │
│ ├── .env
│ ├── package.json
│ └── vite.config.js
│
│── backend/
│ ├── index.js
│ ├── package.json
│ └── server.js
│
├── README.md
└── docker-compose.yml• Emoji support in chat
• Typing indicators
• User reporting and moderation system
• Authentication and profile system
• Interest / preference based matching
• Enhanced TURN server reliability for cross-network communication
• AI-powered moderation for safer conversations
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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