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RetroChat

WebSocketsUI DesignReact
RetroChat

RetroChat takes users back to the early days of personal computing, providing a fully functional real-time chat client inside a retro operating system simulation.

The client features pixel-art windows, nostalgic terminal windows, and retro sound effects.

Key Features: 1. Live Room Chat: Multiple public channels and private messaging. 2. Operating System UI: Drag-and-drop windows, custom pixelated icons, and taskbar. 3. Custom Commands: Retro terminal commands to customize text styling and sound. 4. Sound FX: Nostalgic dial-up and click sounds.

Technical Stack: - React for UI controls and window management - WebSockets for lightweight, real-time message delivery - Tailwind CSS custom class extensions for CRT scanline effects