P2P Video Chat

A lightweight peer-to-peer video chat application without servers in the middle.

Overview

P2P Video Chat is a WebRTC-powered application that enables direct browser-to-browser video communication. The application allows users to create and join chat rooms for real-time video conferencing without relying on traditional server-based infrastructure for media transfer.

Features

• 🎥 Real-time Video Chat: Connect with peers via high-quality video and audio
• 🔗 Shareable Room Links: Generate unique room links to invite others
• 🔄 P2P Connection: Direct browser-to-browser communication for better privacy
• 🎚️ Media Controls: Easily toggle audio and video during calls
• 🌓 Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable viewing
• ⚡ Efficient: Built with modern web technologies for optimal performance

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (Recommended v16+)
• pnpm (or npm/yarn)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sargentina/p2p-video-chat.git
   cd p2p-video-chat

2. Install dependencies:

   pnpm install

3. Start the development server:

   pnpm dev

4. Open the app in your browser at http://localhost:3002

5. (Requires backend to do the signaling.)

Usage

1. Create a Room: Enter a room name (optional) and click "Create Room"
2. Invite Others: Share the generated room link with others to join your video chat
3. Manage Settings: Use the control buttons to toggle your microphone and camera
4. Dark Mode: Toggle dark mode using the checkbox in the sidebar

Technical Details

This application uses WebRTC for establishing peer connections and transferring audio/video streams directly between browsers. Socket.IO is used for the initial signaling process to establish connections.

Note: This application primarily relies on direct peer-to-peer connections. It uses STUN servers to establish connections but does not use TURN servers for relayed connections. If you have a restrictive firewall or NAT setup, you may experience connectivity issues.

Deployment

To build the application for production:

pnpm build

The built files will be in the dist directory and can be deployed to any static web hosting service.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Start video chatting directly with your peers today!