Python Live Chat

Python Live Chat is a Python application that allows users to send images and GIFs to selected computers on a local network running the script. The images are displayed in full screen for a specified duration.

System Requirements

• Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11 (not tested on earlier versions).
• Linux: Tested on Xubuntu but should work on other distributions.
• macOS: Not tested.

Requirements

Before running the script, ensure you have the required libraries installed. Install them using the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt  

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the project files.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Run the application using the following command:

   python run.pyw  

4. A window will appear, allowing you to:
   • Select connected users: Users running the script on the same local network are automatically detected and listed as connected.
   • Specify an image or GIF path: Supports both local file paths and publicly accessible web URLs. Note: URLs requiring authentication will not work.
   • Set the display duration: Choose how long the image or GIF should remain on the screen.
   • Click Send to transmit the image or GIF to all selected users.

Screenshots

Additional Notes

• Supported URL types: Any publicly accessible image URL can be used, provided it doesn't require authentication.
• No duration limit: There is no restriction on how long an image can be displayed.