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ez
#1 2010-02-17 04:49
Hi there,

I want to create a new chat plugin, because I did not find a good one that I can use...
But before I go off and develop this huge monster.. (it is a lot off coding)

Are there any good chat plugins (I saw esclkm Mini-chat (Shoutbox), but It wasn't what I want)
I want a kind off Skype like app (With private chat's and chat rooms)

Options like:
  • friend list with online status (with colours)
  • add friends (registered users off course)
  • autocleaning table (limited chat history)
  • separate windows for chats (rooms/private)
  • only text and smilies, nothing more

Any advice/help/coments/remarks on how to build such an app is appreciated...

By the way: I do not want : irc, flash
I want plain (mean and lean) php with Ajax in the driver seat...

If I am going to continue building this app, this will be a nice one :)
I have worked out some raw details and layouts and already I am making the basic setup.

greetz
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This post was edited by ez (2010-02-17 05:08, 14 years ago)
Trustmaster
#2 2010-02-17 05:41
I'd really really recommend integrating an existing AJAX PHP chat rather than writing your own. I had a phpFreeChat integration for Seditio a while ago, which is now far out of date and does not work anymore.
May the Source be with you!
tensh
#3 2010-02-17 16:27
Can you link that chat script?

Added 2 minutes later:

nevermind, found it.
ez
#4 2010-02-18 02:31
Thanks for the link, I will investigate the internals off this script.
I was hoping for some more links... but hey any info is OK.

I probably end up making it myself... Because i did not find anything really usefull YET.
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Trustmaster
#5 2010-02-18 04:02
I think, there is no lack of existing chat scripts.
May the Source be with you!
ez
#6 2010-02-18 04:03
I see :P
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This post was edited by ez (2010-02-18 04:40, 14 years ago)
tensh
#7 2010-02-18 15:38
Trustmaster, the Blueimp chat looks VERY promising:
https://blueimp.net/ajax/

I have seen it in action, integrated in SMF - it's a blast! It also has a shoutbox functionality which can be added to a site.

Also, there are many integrations already done to that script (SMMF, phpBB, PunBB...) - it has a nice integration API. I would write an integration, but I think it would take me like 10x more time than you (I'm just starting OO php). Can you make an integration, Trustmaster? Just take a look at it: I think it would be easy for you, really.

(Because as I'm looking at it, I think that after a day or two I would figure it out, so judging my php skills and your skills, you would do it in no time)
Kaan
#8 2010-02-18 20:59
# tensh : Trustmaster, the Blueimp chat looks VERY promising:
https://blueimp.net/ajax/

I have seen it in action, integrated in SMF - it's a blast! It also has a shoutbox functionality which can be added to a site.

Also, there are many integrations already done to that script (SMMF, phpBB, PunBB...) - it has a nice integration API. I would write an integration, but I think it would take me like 10x more time than you (I'm just starting OO php). Can you make an integration, Trustmaster? Just take a look at it: I think it would be easy for you, really.

(Because as I'm looking at it, I think that after a day or two I would figure it out, so judging my php skills and your skills, you would do it in no time)
Demo: http://chat.ecobytes.net/
Seditio Version: http://www.seditio-eklenti.com/page.php?id=55
Download: http://www.seditio-eklenti.com/page.php?id=55&a=dl

Added 47 seconds later:

Site login and download hotlink security active
ez
#9 2010-02-19 05:46
Hmmmm....This is interesting, maybe this is worth a try.

THANKS guys
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tensh
#10 2010-02-19 15:49
Registration captcha doesn't work.
scriptor
#11 2010-02-19 17:44
hm cool chat, but with a little bit optical jquery work it seems better :)
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Kaan
#12 2010-03-16 01:52
# tensh : Registration captcha doesn't work.
captcha plugin deactive
tensh
#13 2010-03-16 17:24
Warning: require_once(./system/xtemplate.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/xxx/system/functions.php on line 4926

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required './system/xtemplate.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/xxx/system/functions.php on line 4926

The error comes from custom.php in /lib/ folder. I copied "chat" folder straight to seditio root.
This post was edited by tensh (2010-03-16 19:36, 14 years ago)
..dot..
#14 2010-03-16 19:43
Maybe use something like this and make a plug of it :) Facebook Style jQuery Chat.
tensh
#15 2010-03-16 22:51
I made it work with Cotonti, autologin works.
Now I have to change the plugin that shows online users and it will be fully functional... Maybe I'll change config a bit...

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