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Realtime Chat with Curl Command

Realtime Chat with Curl Command

by est·Mar 15, 2026·1 point·0 comments

AI Analysis

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Bidirectional chat over raw HTTP with curl—no client, no install, no signup.

Strengths
  • Zero-client architecture works with existing curl on any Unix system immediately
  • Clever use of -T and -N flags for bidirectional streaming over HTTP
  • Room-based auth with password protection, no accounts or signup required
Weaknesses
  • No message history or persistence—messages vanish when you disconnect
  • Limited practical utility compared to actual chat clients with mobile support
Target Audience

Developers, sysadmins, terminal enthusiasts

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