bitchat-tui – TUI for BitChat

bitchat-tui is a modern Terminal User Interface (TUI) client for BitChat, a secure, anonymous, and peer-to-peer chat protocol that runs over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Communicate completely off-grid with end-to-end encryption, public channels, and direct messaging, all from your terminal.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Modern TUI Interface: Clean, responsive terminal interface built with Ratatui for an intuitive user experience.
• BitChat Protocol Support: Full implementation of the BitChat messaging protocol with all features.
• Secure & Anonymous: All communication is end-to-end encrypted. No phone number, email, or account is required. Your identity is ephemeral and tied only to your session keys.
• Peer-to-Peer Mesh: Communicates directly with other BitChat clients over Bluetooth Low
• Energy. No internet connection or central server is needed.
• Public & Private Channels: Chat with everyone in the public room, or create/join private, password-protected channels for group conversations.
• Direct Messaging (DMs): Engage in secure, one-to-one conversations with any user on the network.
• Smart Navigation: Easy switching between public chat, channels, and DMs using the intuitive sidebar interface.
• Notification System: Visual indicators for unread messages, connection status, and active conversations.
• User & Channel Lists: The sidebar provides an at-a-glance view of online users and the channels you’ve joined.
• Message Fragmentation: Large messages are automatically split into smaller chunks and reassembled by the receiving client, ensuring reliable delivery.
• Cross-Platform: A single binary that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows with native Bluetooth support on all platforms.

Website: github.com/vaibhav-mattoo/bitchat-tui
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Developer: BitChat TUI
License: MIT License

bitchat-tui is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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