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![p2p-video-chat](/p2p-video-chat.png)

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this is a CLI application for peer-to-peer video chat using the Iroh crate and the gossip protocol.

## How to use:

### On macOS/Linux:
- Download the p2p-video-chat binary
- Open your terminal app and run `cd Downloads`

- Person A runs: `./p2p-video-chat open`
- Person A shares the room code that appears
- Person B runs: `./p2p-video-chat join <room-code>`
- You're connected!

### On Windows:
- Download the p2p-video-chat.exe binary
- Open your command prompt app and run `cd Downloads`

- Person A runs: `p2p-video-chat.exe open`
- Person A shares the room code that appears
- Person B runs: `p2p-video-chat.exe join <room-code>`
- You're connected!


## Requirements

- Camera access (ideal for video chat)
- Internet connection
- Terminal/command line

## Notes
- Maximum 2 people per room
- The connection is peer-to-peer (direct between you and your friend)
- No data goes through external servers once connected
- close the terminal or press Ctrl+C to exit

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file.