Chatter

Description

Chatter is a real-time chat application built using Django, Django Channels, and WebSockets. The application supports multiple chat rooms, user authentication, and features a simple AI chatbot that interacts with users, providing assistance and entertainment. The AI chatbot includes a basic keyword-matching system and supports playing games like Hangman. Additionally, the application includes a recap feature that summarizes missed messages, ensuring users stay updated with ongoing conversations.

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Features

1. Real-Time Chat

   • WebSockets: Leveraging Django Channels for real-time communication, enabling users to chat instantly in various chat rooms.
   • Multiple Chat Rooms: Users can create, join, and leave chat rooms. Each room is independent, and users can participate in multiple rooms.
   • Message History: Chat history is stored and loaded when a user joins a room, ensuring that conversations persist across sessions.
   • User Authentication: Integrated user registration and login system using Django’s built-in authentication framework.

2. AI Chatbot

   • AI Powered Chatbot: The application includes an OpenAI-powered chatbot, "ChatterBox," that users can interact with by prefixing messages with a designated command (e.g., !). The chatbot can respond to queries, provide summaries, and engage in simple conversational tasks.
   • Hangman Game: Users can play a game of Hangman by entering the !hangman command. The bot manages the game state, taking guesses and providing feedback.

3. Recap Feature

   • Automatic Recap Summary: When users rejoin a chat room, they receive a recap of all the messages they missed since their last visit, helping them catch up on important discussions.

4. User Interface

   • Bootstrap-Enhanced UI: A clean, responsive interface built with Bootstrap, offering an intuitive user experience.
   • Message Bubbles: User messages are displayed in styled chat bubbles, with different colors for users and the chatbot.
   • Scroll Management: Automatic scrolling ensures that users always see the latest messages without manual intervention.

5. Admin Features

   • Manage Users and Rooms: Administrators can manage chat rooms and users through Django's admin panel.
   • Message Moderation: Admins can delete messages or clean up chat histories if necessary.
   • User Roles: Different user roles (e.g., Admin, Moderator, Regular User) can be assigned to manage permissions.

Dependencies

• Python 3.8+
• Django 3.0+
• Django Channels
• Redis (for channel layer)

Installing

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Chatter.git
   cd Chatter
   

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install the dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Set up the database:

   python manage.py migrate
   

5. Run Redis (if not running):

   redis-server
   

6. Create a superuser (for admin access):

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver
   

8. Access the application:
   • Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Usage

• Create Rooms: Users can create new chat rooms from the homepage.
• Join Rooms: Users can join existing chat rooms by entering the room name.
• Chat with Others: Start chatting with others in real-time. The message history is available upon joining the room.
• Interact with Chatbot: Use the prefix '!' to interact with the Ai Chatbot
• Play Hangman: Type !hangman to start a Hangman game with the chatbot. Guess letters using !guess .
• Stay Updated: If you re-enter a chat room, a recap summary will provide you with a summary of all missed messages.