Chat App

A real-time chat application to connect with friends and family.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure authentication using Clerk.
• Real-time Messaging: Instant messaging powered by Socket.IO.
• Responsive Design: Styled with Shadcn for a seamless experience across devices.
• Data Storage: MongoDB for efficient data management.
• User Search: Easily find and connect with other users.
• Room-based Chat: Create and join chat rooms for focused conversations.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chat-app.git
   cd chat-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env.local file by copying the example file:

   cp .env.example .env.local

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.