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Blackat - End-to-End Encryption Messaging System

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Blackat is a secure messaging application built using React Native, MongoDB, Socket.io, and Material 3. The app provides end-to-end encryption using the Signal Protocol, ensuring that your messages and calls are private and secure. Blackat is designed for the Android platform.

Features

  • Secure messaging: Blackat uses the Signal Protocol to encrypt your messages, ensuring end-to-end encryption and protecting your privacy.
    • Text Messaging: Send and receive text messages securely within the app. Communicate with your contacts using end-to-end encryption to protect the privacy of your conversations.
    • Image Sharing: Share images securely with your contacts. Blackat allows you to send and receive images while ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the shared content.
    • Sticker Labels: Express yourself using sticker labels in your messages. Blackat offers a collection of fun and expressive sticker labels that you can use to add a personal touch to your conversations.
  • Offline messaging: Blackat allows you to send and receive messages even when you are offline. Messages will be delivered as soon as you regain connectivity.
  • Profile Creation: Users can create their personal profiles by providing relevant information such as their name and profile picture. This allows other users to identify and connect with them.
  • Personal information is only shared with established contacts and exchanged through an end-to-end encrypted channel.

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/thiensgith/blackat.git

Server deployment:

  1. Install the required dependencies:
cd server && npm install
  1. Create .env file. Ex: .env.example file
MONGODB_SERVER=<YOUR MONGODB DATABASE URI>
  1. Start server in debug mode
npm run dev

Android Installtion:

Follow these steps to install and run Blackat on your Android device:

  1. Install the required dependencies:
cd client && npm install
  1. Create .env file. Ex: .env.example file
SOCKET_SERVER=<YOUR SERVER URI>
  1. Connect your Android device and enable USB debugging.
  2. Run the app on your device:
npm run android

Technologies Used

  • React Native: A JavaScript framework for building cross-platform mobile applications.
  • MongoDB: A NoSQL database used for storing user data securely.
  • Socket.io: A library for real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers.
  • Material 3: A design system developed by Google, providing beautiful and consistent UI components.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

We hope you enjoy using Blackat! Feel free to reach out to our support team if you have any questions or feedback.