Chat

The Chat module provides real-time messaging capabilities via WebSockets.

Features

• Chat Rooms - Create and manage conversation spaces
• Real-time Messages - Instant message delivery via WebSockets
• Message Status - Track read/unread status
• Message Editing - Allow users to edit sent messages
• Message Deletion - Allow users to delete messages

Dependencies

Module	Required	Purpose
Authentication	Yes	User identity

Minimum Configuration

All features enabled by default. Optional configuration available.

Environment Variables

Name	Required	Description	Example
CONDUIT_SERVER	Yes	Conduit Core address	0.0.0.0:55152
SERVICE_URL	No	Service address	0.0.0.0:56154
GRPC_PORT	No	gRPC server port	56154
GRPC_KEY	No	gRPC signed request protection	someSecret

Quick Start

# Create a chat room (as authenticated user)
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:3000/chat/rooms' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer USER_TOKEN' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "roomName": "General",
    "users": ["user2Id", "user3Id"]
  }'

Next Steps

• Configuration - Configure chat settings
• API Reference - All available endpoints
• Getting Started Tutorial - Build real-time chat