Private Chat Protocol

Secure, Reliable, Real-time Communication

v1.2.0

About Private Chat Protocol

Private Chat Protocol is a WebSocket-based communication system designed for secure and efficient real-time messaging. The protocol supports various message types, room-based communication, and user authentication mechanisms.

Key Features

Real-time bidirectional communication via WebSockets
Room-based messaging for organized conversations
Support for text, images, and system messages
Username validation to prevent duplicates
Robust error handling and reporting

Message Types

JOIN_ROOM

Sent when a user wants to join a specific chat room

LEAVE_ROOM

Sent when a user exits a chat room

CHAT_MESSAGE

Standard text message shared in a room

IMAGE_MESSAGE

Message containing image data (base64 encoded)

USER_LIST

System message containing the list of users in a room

ERROR

System-generated error messages

Connection Example


                        // Connect to WebSocket server

                        const ws = new WebSocket('ws://your-server/ws');


                        
                        // Join a room

                        ws.send(JSON.stringify({

                              type: 'JOIN_ROOM',

                              roomId: 'room-123',

                              username: 'user123',

                              timestamp: Date.now()

                        }));


                        
                        // Send a message

                        ws.send(JSON.stringify({

                              type: 'CHAT_MESSAGE',

                              roomId: 'room-123',

                              username: 'user123',

                              content: 'Hello world!',

                              timestamp: Date.now()

                        }));