ChitLAN v1.2.1 – IP Address Detection Fix

🆕 ChitLAN v1.2.1 – IP Address Detection Fix

This patch release fixes an issue where the user's local IP address was not displayed correctly in the application interface.

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🛠 Bug Fixes

🌐 Local IP Address Detection Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the IP address display remained stuck on "Detecting..." or "Unknown"
• Implemented a more reliable WebRTC-based IP detection method
• Users can now correctly see their local network IP address (e.g., 192.168.x.x) in the top-right corner of the app

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🎨 UI Improvements

• Added a clearer IP detection loading state
• Improved reliability of the IP display component

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📦 Project Details

• Release Date: March 2026
• Tag: v1.2.1
• Platform: Fully static (GitHub Pages compatible)
• Technology: WebRTC (PeerJS), JavaScript, HTML, CSS

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Thank you for using ChitLAN.
Contributions, issues, and feedback are welcome on GitHub.

Version: v1.2.0

🆕 ChitLAN v1.2.0 – File Sharing, Performance & Reliability Update

This release introduces secure peer-to-peer file sharing, improved reliability, and multiple performance enhancements, making ChitLAN a more complete local network communication tool.

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🚀 New Features

📁 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (NEW)

• Send files directly between users over WebRTC
• No server, no uploads, no cloud storage
• Supports large files (up to 100GB)

📊 File Transfer Progress Tracking

• Real-time progress bar for sending and receiving files
• Clear status indicators (Sending, Receiving, Completed)
• Transfer speed displayed during file transmission

🖼 Inline File Preview

• Images are displayed inline inside the chat
• Click-to-open full preview in a new tab
• Non-image files show a clean download link

🔁 Chunk-Based Reliable Transfers

• Files are split into chunks for improved stability
• Automatic retry for missing chunks
• Acknowledgement-based delivery tracking

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⚙️ Performance & Reliability Improvements

• 🔄 Auto-reconnect logic for dropped peer connections
• 🧠 Optimized memory handling for large file transfers
• ⚡ Improved message and file forwarding performance for hosts
• 🔊 Sound notification added for completed incoming file transfers

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🎨 UI & UX Enhancements

• 📐 Improved message spacing and layout consistency
• 📱 Better mobile responsiveness for file messages
• 🧾 Clear visual separation between chat messages and file transfers
• 🌓 Dark mode styling applied to file transfer components

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🛠 Fixes & Internal Improvements

• ✅ Fixed slow file receiving compared to sending
• ✅ Prevented duplicate or missing file chunks
• ✅ Improved sender/receiver message alignment logic
• ✅ Stabilized multi-user file broadcasting from host to joiners

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📦 Project Details

• Release Date: January 2026
• Tag: v1.2.0
• Platform: Fully static (GitHub Pages compatible)
• Technology: WebRTC (PeerJS), JavaScript, HTML, CSS

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💡 Use Cases

• LAN parties
• Classrooms & labs
• Offline team collaboration
• Secure local file sharing without servers

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Thank you for using ChitLAN.
Contributions, issues, and feedback are welcome on GitHub.

Version 1.1.0

🆕 ChitLAN v1.1.0 – Multi-user, UI, and Experience Enhancements

This release marks a major upgrade from v1.0.0, introducing powerful new features, a polished UI, and a greatly improved user experience for local-area peer-to-peer group chatting – all under the new name ChitLAN!

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🔐 Key Features

• 🔟 Max 10 Users Limit
  Prevents more than 10 participants in a single room to ensure stable peer-to-peer performance.

• 👥 Online Users List with Status
  Displays a real-time list of all connected users with green status dots and a live count (e.g., Online Users: 3/10).

• 🧭 Message Alignment

  • Sender messages appear right-aligned
  • Messages from others appear left-aligned
    Improves clarity and readability in conversations.

• 🔊 Notification Sound Alerts
  Plays a soft ding sound when a new message is received (excluding your own messages or system notices).

• 🌗 Dark Mode Toggle
  Easily switch between light and dark themes for better readability across devices.

• 🎨 Color Selection Overhaul
  Replaces the full color picker with a set of 10 high-contrast predefined colors for cleaner identity selection.

• 🧑‍💼 Redesigned Nickname, Role, and Color UI
  Streamlined layout for easier entry of nickname, role selection (Host/Join), and color choice on all devices.

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🛠 Fixes and Improvements

• ✅ Joiners now correctly see their nickname and live user count
• ✅ Improved mobile responsiveness for message layout and input fields
• ✅ Fixed sender message alignment issues on desktop browsers

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📅 Release Date: June 26, 2025

🏷️ Tag: v1.1.0

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Thank you for using ChitLAN – your go-to local network chat!
Feel free to submit feedback or contribute to the project on GitHub.

Version 1.0

🎉 Version 1.0 - Initial Release

This is the first stable release of the Peer-to-Peer LAN Chat App!
It enables seamless, private communication between up to 4 users over the same local network — no server or storage required.

✅ Features Included:

• 🔗 Real-time peer-to-peer messaging via WebRTC
• 🧑‍🎨 Custom nicknames and message colors
• 🔔 Sound alerts for new messages
• 📱 Mobile responsive layout
• 🛠 Manual signaling (copy-paste offer/answer)
• 🌐 Fully static, runs via GitHub Pages

💡 Ideal for LAN parties, classrooms, or private team collaboration.

Enjoy chatting freely and securely! 💬