• Linux-based OS
• nym-client: Download from Nym Client Release Page

1. Download and make executable:

• Once you've downloaded the nym-client file, navigate (cd) to its location in the terminal.
• Make it executable by running: sudo chmod +x nym-client

2. Initialize the client:

• Initialize the client with a unique ID by running: ./nym-client init --id name
• Replace name with any identifier you'd like to use for your client.

3. Run the client:

• Start the client by running: ./nym-client run --id name
• Replace name with the identifier you used during initialization.

Once you see the message > Client startup finished!, you’ll know the Nym client is ready. Keep this terminal running, and open a new terminal for the next steps.

1. Set up your Python environment:

• Clone this repository and navigate to the directory:

git clone https://github.com/code-zm/nymChat.git
cd nymChat

2. Create Virutal Environment

• Run these commands to create and activate a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies:

• Install required dependencies by running: pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Script:

• In a new terminal, run the Python script python nymChat.py

5. Enter recipient's Nym address:

• When prompted, enter the Nym address of the recipient you wish to communicate with.

• Sending Messages: Enter your message when prompted. To exit the messaging loop, type 'exit'.
• Receiving Messages: The script will display incoming messages from the Nym network in real-time.

If you encounter any connection issues, verify that:

• The Nym client is running and accessible in the background.
• The WebSocket URI (ws://127.0.0.1:1977) in nymChat.py matches the Nym client’s configuration.
• Try restarting the nym-client if you run into issues! CTRL + C to stop it.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.