A simple multi-client chat server written in Rust using std::net.
Each user connects via TCP, chooses a username, and can send messages to all participants or certain users in real time.

• Multiple clients can connect simultaneously
• Username prompt on connect
• Broadcast messages to all connected users
• Store chat history in memory (Vec<String>)
• Direct messaging with @username
• Add message formatting (timestamps, system messages)
• Save chat history to a database and load
• Add rooms/channels so users can join different chats
• (Planned) WebSocket support for browser-based UI

• Rust (latest stable). Install via rustup.

git clone https://github.com/u-mar/TCP-Chat-Server.git
cd TCP-Chat-Server

• Rust (standard library networking + threading)
• Arc + Mutex for safe shared state
• Telnet (for simple client testing)

• Build a WebSocket version for a browser-based UI
• Implement user authentication (login/register)
• Add rooms/channels so users can join different chats
• Support file sharing (images, docs, etc.)
• Add encryption (TLS) for secure communication
• Implement a moderation system (kick, ban, mute users)
• Deploy server as a Docker container
• Create a desktop client (with Rust + egui/iced)
• Add mobile/web notifications for new messages

                       ❤️ Made with love by **Cumar**