Blackat - End-to-End Encryption Messaging System

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

2. Create .env file. Ex: .env.example file

MONGODB_SERVER=<YOUR MONGODB DATABASE URI>

3. 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

2. Create .env file. Ex: .env.example file

SOCKET_SERVER=<YOUR SERVER URI>

3. Connect your Android device and enable USB debugging.
4. 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.

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