ISeekYou is a modern, decentralized instant messaging app inspired by the nostalgia of ICQ. It allows users to connect with friends, send real-time messages, and share files—all while maintaining privacy and control over their data.

• Decentralized: Built with privacy and user control in mind.
• Real-Time Messaging: Send and receive messages instantly.
• User Accounts: Create an account and log in securely. (Coming in v0.04)
• Typing Indicators: See when your contacts are typing. (Coming in v0.175)
• Contact Management: Add friends by unique ID or search by name/email. (Coming in v0.3)
• File Sharing: Send and receive files (images, documents, audio snippets). (Coming in v0.4)
• Customizable UI: Light/dark themes and skinned windows. (Coming in v0.5)

Check out our roadmap to see what’s coming next!

Before you blast into the past, ensure you have:

• Node.js 18+ (Get it here)
• npm or yarn (Legends prefer npm, but we won’t judge)
• Git (For cloning, unless you’re downloading the ZIP like it’s 1999)

1. Clone the repo (or download the ZIP and extract it):

   git clone https://github.com/Ayelis/iSeekYou.git
   cd iSeekYou

2. Install dependencies (This might take a minute—imagine it’s dial-up):

   npm install

3. Optional: If you’re using Electron Builder for packaging:

   npm install electron-builder --save-dev

npm run dev

• Launches Vite’s dev server (React) + Electron in watch mode.
• Changes update instantly—no need to smash F5 like it’s Windows 98.

npm run build
npm run electron:start

• Builds the app into /dist (thanks to Vite).
• Launches the production-ready Electron app.

npm run electron:build

• Generates installers (.exe, .dmg, etc.) in /release.
• Configure outputs in electron-builder.yml (add this file if needed).

• Stuck? Check debug.log (or yell at your screen like it’s a CRT monitor).
• Want to customize? Edit:
  • vite.config.js → React/Vite settings
  • electron/main.js → Electron’s entry point

iseekyou/
├── index.html           (Vite's main HTML, edited directly)
├── public/              (Static assets, copied as-is to /dist)
│   ├── assets/          (Images, fonts, etc.)
│   ├── favicon.ico      (If not using a React-based favicon)
│   └── ...              (Other front-end files)
├── src/                 (React/Vite processed files)
│   ├── App.jsx
│   ├── main.jsx         (Entry point, imports CSS/JS)
│   └── styles/          (CSS-in-JS/modules, preferred over /public/css)
├── dist/                (Generated by Vite, ignored by Git)
├── README.md            (You are here!)
├── LICENSE.md           (MIT License)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md      (Contributing Guidelines)
└── ROADMAP.md           (Project roadmap)

We welcome contributions! Here’s how you can help:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a pull request.

Please read our contributing guidelines for more details.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

• Inspired by the simplicity and nostalgia of ICQ.
• Built with ❤️ and JavaScript.

Have questions or feedback? Reach out to us at:

• GitHub: @Ayelis
• Email: s.mattison@gmail.com
• BSky: @Ayelis
• LinkedIn: @smattison
• Twitter: @Ayelis