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React Slack Clone

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Updated: 2 Oct 2019
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Complete chat application, built with Chatkit | by @lukejacksonn

Overview

The React Slack Clone is a static, single-page web application that serves as a Slack clone powered by Chatkit. The app showcases real-time chat functionalities and various features commonly found in chat clients. It is built with create-react-app for easy setup and development.

Features

  • Public and private chat rooms
  • Real-time sending and receiving of messages
  • Rich media attachments (drag and drop)
  • Typing and presence indicators
  • Read message cursors

Installation

To install and run the React Slack Clone locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone [repository-url]
    
  2. Install dependencies:
    npm install
    
  3. Run the application:
    npm start
    
  4. The app will start in development mode and can be accessed in a browser at http://localhost:3000.

Summary

The React Slack Clone is a demonstration of a real-time chat client using the Chatkit SDK. It offers features like public and private chat rooms, rich media attachments, and typing indicators. By following the installation guide, users can easily set up and run the application locally for exploration and development purposes.