ChatX is a versatile chat application that enables users to connect and chat with people worldwide. With seamless integration of Gmail and GitHub login via NextAuth, ChatX ensures a secure and hassle-free authentication process. Powered by Pusher and MongoDB, ChatX provides real-time messaging capabilities and stores user data and messages efficiently.

• Global Connectivity: Connect and chat with users worldwide, breaking geographical barriers.
• Secure Login: Log in securely using your Gmail or GitHub credentials via NextAuth.
• Real-time Messaging: Enjoy instant messaging with real-time updates powered by Pusher.
• Database Integration: Store user data and messages efficiently using MongoDB.

Here are some screenshots of ChatX in action:

To get started with ChatX, follow these steps:

1. Clone the ChatX repository to your local machine:

• git clone https://github.com/AJ-02/chatx.git

2. Install dependencies:

• npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env file in the root directory.

• Add your Pusher API credentials:

  NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
  PUSHER_APP_ID=your_pusher_app_id
  PUSHER_KEY=your_pusher_key
  PUSHER_SECRET=your_pusher_secret
  

• Add your MongoDB connection string:

  MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
  

4. Run the application:

npm run dev

5. Access ChatX in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

• Next.js: Frontend framework for building React applications.
• NextAuth: Authentication library for Next.js applications, enabling Gmail and GitHub login.
• Pusher: Real-time messaging API for enabling instant messaging functionality.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing user data and messages efficiently.

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify this project for your own purposes.