bstkchat 1.0.3

A real-time Terminal-based Chatting Application using unique room IDs.

BSTK Chat (bstkchat)

bstkchat is a real-time, terminal-based, zero-configuration collaborative chat client. Anyone who launches the client and joins using the same Room ID will instantly join a shared, encrypted-by-knowledge room to text and exchange thoughts.

Features

• Zero Configuration: Connects instantly to a public MQTT infrastructure—no servers to set up or configure!
• Non-blocking Input: Messages arriving dynamically will never corrupt or break the active line you are typing into, thanks to prompt_toolkit.
• Memorable Auto-Rooms: If you don't supply a Room ID, the app will generate a fun phonetic key like quantum-beacon-55 for you.
• Deterministic Color Codes: Users are automatically allocated static text colors based on their username hashes, making conversations extremely easy to follow.
• Command Architecture: Supports built-in slash commands to change nicknames, jump rooms, see active user tables, and clear logs.

Installation

Method 1: Local Pip installation (Recommended)

1. Save the generated setup.py and bstkchat/cli.py files to your computer under a directory layout like this:
   my-chat-app/
   ├── setup.py
   └── bstkchat/
   ├── __init__.py (this can be empty)
   └── cli.py

2. Navigate into the parent directory my-chat-app and execute:
   pip install .

3. Once completed, simply run the global cli application from anywhere:
   bstkchat

Method 2: Running directly from Python

If you do not want to install it as a system CLI tool, install dependencies and run:

pip install paho-mqtt rich prompt-toolkit
python -m bstkchat.cli

Slash Commands inside BSTK Chat

Command	Action
/help	Displays a formatted table listing all commands
/room <new-room-id>	Switches context and connects you to a new room ID instantly
/nick <new-name>	Renames your user identity inside the room and alerts others
/who or /users	Lists all online participants active inside your room
/clear	Wipes the active console screen
/exit	Gracefully announces leave status and exits the CLI