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Both file and logos-delivery transports are now compiled into a single binary and selected at runtime (default: logos-delivery), replacing the env-var-driven build-time cfg.
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# chat-cli
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A terminal chat application built on top of libchat. End-to-end encrypted messaging in your terminal.
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## Building
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[logos-delivery](https://github.com/logos-messaging/logos-delivery) is exposed as a Nix package.
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Build it once, then point `LOGOS_DELIVERY_LIB_DIR` at the result:
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```bash
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nix build .#logos-delivery
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LOGOS_DELIVERY_LIB_DIR=./result/lib cargo build --release -p chat-cli
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```
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The binary lands at `target/release/chat-cli`.
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## Transports
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Both transports are compiled into the binary and selected at runtime via `--transport`:
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| Value (`--transport`) | Description |
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|-----------------------|-------------|
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| `logos-delivery` (default) | Embedded Waku node on the logos.dev network |
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| `file` | Shared directory; no network needed — great for local testing |
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## Quick start
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Run two instances in separate terminals:
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```bash
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# Terminal 1
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cargo run -p chat-cli -- --name alice --port 60001
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# Terminal 2
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cargo run -p chat-cli -- --name bob --port 60002
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```
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For local-only testing without any network dependency, use the file transport:
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```bash
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# Terminal 1
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cargo run -p chat-cli -- --name alice --transport file
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# Terminal 2
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cargo run -p chat-cli -- --name bob --transport file
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```
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### Establishing a connection
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1. In Alice's terminal, type `/intro` — the bundle is copied to your clipboard automatically.
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2. In Bob's terminal, type `/connect <paste bundle here>`.
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3. Bob's "Hello!" message appears in Alice's terminal. Both can now chat.
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## Options
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| Flag | Default | Description |
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|------|---------|-------------|
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| `--transport <kind>` | `logos-delivery` | Transport to use (`logos-delivery` or `file`) |
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| `--data <dir>` | `tmp/chat-cli-data` | Data directory (UI state and default SQLite path) |
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| `--db <path>` | `<data>/<name>.db` | SQLite file for persistent identity |
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| `--preset <name>` | `logos.dev` | logos-delivery network preset |
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| `--port <n>` | `60000` | TCP port for the embedded logos-delivery node |
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| `--log-file <path>` | *(stderr, off)* | Write logs to a file instead of stderr |
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## Commands
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| Command | Description |
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|---------|-------------|
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| `/help` | Show available commands |
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| `/intro` | Generate your introduction bundle (copies to clipboard) |
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| `/connect <bundle>` | Connect to a user using their introduction bundle |
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| `/chats` | List all established chats |
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| `/switch <user>` | Switch active chat |
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| `/delete <user>` | Delete a chat session |
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| `/status` | Show identity and connection info |
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| `/clear` | Clear current chat's message history |
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| `/quit` · `Esc` · `Ctrl+C` | Exit |
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## Storage
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All data lives under `tmp/chat-cli-data/` by default (override with `--data`):
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| Path | Contents |
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| `<name>.db` | SQLite — identity keys, ratchet state, chat metadata (encrypted) |
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| `<name>_state.json` | UI state — message history, active chat |
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| `transport/<name>/` | Inbox directory watched for incoming messages (file transport only) |
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The SQLite database can be inspected with *DB Browser for SQLite*: password `chat-cli`, cipher `SQLCipher 4 defaults`.
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## Architecture
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```
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bin/chat-cli/
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├── src/
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│ ├── main.rs entry point, CLI arg parsing, runtime transport dispatch
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│ ├── app.rs application state and command handling
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│ ├── ui.rs ratatui terminal UI
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│ ├── utils.rs shared helpers
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│ ├── transport.rs module declarations
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│ └── transport/
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│ ├── file.rs file-based transport
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│ └── logos_delivery.rs logos-delivery (Waku) transport + FFI
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└── build.rs links liblogosdelivery (LOGOS_DELIVERY_LIB_DIR required)
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```
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