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Divyanshu Sinha
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Build a Secure XOR-Encrypted Chat Client in Python with Pythonaibrain-Client (1.0.4)

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Pythonaibrain-Client

Secure Encrypted Socket Client powered by Pythonaibrain v1.1.9

pythonaibrain-client is a Python terminal chat client that enables secure, encrypted, multi-client communication using XOR encryption. It works seamlessly with Pythonaibrain v1.1.9 server, supporting AI-enabled or regular chat.

🚀 Features

  • Secure messaging with XOR cipher encryption
  • Supports multiple clients (2, 3, or more) on the same server
  • Multi-threaded send/receive for real-time chatting
  • Cross-platform terminal commands (clear / cls)
  • Easy CLI usage via client-server
  • Optional GUI integration using Tkinter, PySide6, or CustomTkinter
  • Emoji reactions, private messages, typing indicators
  • Daily chat logs for persistent storage

📁 Project Structure 


pythonaibrain-client/
├── pyaibrain/
│   └── client/
│       ├── **init**.py       # Main client code
│       └── .env              # Encryption key, host, and port
├── pyproject.toml            # Project metadata & dependencies
├── README.md                 # This file
└── LICENSE                   # MIT License
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⚡ Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8 or higher
  • pip installed

Installation 

pip install pythonaibrain-client
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Connecting to the Server

  1. Install pythonaibrain v1.1.9 which contains the AI server.
  2. Start the server: 
pyaibrain-server   # For normal chat
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  1. Run the client: 
client-server
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  1. Enter your alias and start chatting securely.

📝 Usage Example 

from pyaibrain.client import ClientServer

cServer = ClientServer()
cServer.serve()
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🛠️ Commands

Command Description
clear / cls Clear terminal screen
/pm <alias> <msg> Send private message
/list Show connected clients
/about Show client info
/quit Disconnect from server
/react <alias> <emoji> React to last message

🔐 Encryption Details

  • Messages are XOR-encrypted using the key from .env.
  • Note: XOR is for demonstration; use stronger encryption for production.

👀 Preview

Chat Preview 1
Chat Preview 2

✍️ Author

Divyanshu Sinha
Email: divyanshu.sinha136@gmail.com

📄 License

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE — see License
for details.

This version emphasizes:

  • Compatibility with pythonaibrain v1.1.9.
  • Multi-client encrypted chat.
  • AI server optional usage.

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