termcall 0.1.0

A CLI-based video/audio calling app using WebRTC and Firebase

TermCall

A CLI-based video/audio calling app for the terminal using WebRTC and Firebase.

Features

• Peer-to-peer video and audio calls in your terminal
• Remote video as colored ASCII art
• Local video preview as Sixel graphics (Sixel-compatible terminal required)
• Simple CLI interface for browsing users and making calls

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• A Sixel-compatible terminal (e.g., xterm -ti vt340, mlterm) for local video preview
• Webcam and microphone

Installation

1. Install TermCall (after building the package):

   pip install termcall
   

2. Install system dependencies (if needed):

   • macOS: brew install libjpeg
   • Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install libopencv-dev

Usage

After installation, run:

termcall

• On first run, you will be prompted for your email and full name.
• Browse users, initiate calls, and accept/decline incoming calls from the CLI menu.
• During a call:
  • Remote video is shown as ASCII art
  • Local video preview (bottom right) uses Sixel graphics (if supported)
  • Controls: m to mute audio, v to mute video, q to quit call

Database & Security

• TermCall connects to the public TermCall Firebase database automatically. You do NOT need to set up your own Firebase or provide any credentials.
• All user and call data is stored centrally. For technical and security details, see TODO.md.

Troubleshooting

• If local video preview does not appear, ensure your terminal supports Sixel.
• If you see errors about missing libraries, install system dependencies as above.

License

MIT License

For more details, see TODO.md or open an issue on GitHub.