Vidoor

A Video Chat Application Built with Node.js, Express, Socket.io, and PeerJS

Features

• Real-time Video Chat: Connect with others in private video chat rooms.
• Unique Room Links: Each session has a unique URL for easy sharing and joining.
• Peer-to-Peer Media: Uses WebRTC via PeerJS for direct video/audio streaming between users.
• Mute/Unmute & Video On/Off: Toggle your microphone and camera during a call.
• Invite Others: Share your room link to invite others to join your video chat.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher recommended)
• npm

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Rayiumir/Vidoor.git
cd Vidoor/

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

Using the PeerJS CLI (Recommended for Development)

First, install PeerJS globally if you haven't already:

npm install -g peer

Then start the PeerJS server (default port 3001):

peerjs --port 3001

3. Start the Application

In a new terminal, run:

npm run dev

The server will start on http://localhost:3000.

5. Open in Browser

Visit http://localhost:3000. You will be redirected to a unique room URL. Share this URL with others to invite them to your video chat room.

Demo

vidoor.mp4

How It Works

• When you visit the app, you are redirected to a unique room (UUID-based URL).
• The server uses Express for routing and EJS for templating.
• Socket.io manages real-time signaling for joining/leaving rooms.
• PeerJS handles peer-to-peer video/audio streaming between users.
• The client (public/script.js) manages media devices, UI controls, and PeerJS connections.

Troubleshooting

• PeerJS server not running: Make sure you have started the PeerJS server on port 3001 before using the app.
• Camera/Microphone not working: Ensure your browser has permission to access your camera and microphone.
• Firewall/Network issues: Peer-to-peer connections may be blocked by strict firewalls or NAT. Try using a TURN server for better connectivity in production.

Credits

• PeerJS
• Socket.io
• Express
• uuid