Chitchatter

Chitchatter is a browser-based chat application designed around privacy and minimal infrastructure. It uses peer-to-peer connections (WebRTC) and end-to-end encryption so participants can communicate without routing messages through an application server. Rooms are ephemeral and oriented toward temporary conversations.

Key Features

• Peer-to-peer messaging via WebRTC data channels (no central message relay server)
• End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for message content between participants
• Ephemeral rooms/conversations (no built-in server-side message storage)
• Shareable room links for inviting others
• Runs as a static web app and can be hosted on any static web server

Use Cases

• Private, temporary group chats for small teams or friends
• Sharing sensitive information in a short-lived conversation
• Ad-hoc coordination during events without creating accounts

Limitations and Considerations

• WebRTC/NAT traversal can be unreliable in some network environments; connectivity may fail without TURN
• Peer-to-peer architecture typically scales poorly for large rooms compared to server-relayed chat
• No built-in long-term history since conversations are designed to be ephemeral

Chitchatter is a good fit when you want simple, temporary chat rooms with strong privacy properties and minimal backend requirements. Its P2P/E2EE design prioritizes confidentiality and reduces reliance on central infrastructure, while trading off reliability and scalability typical of WebRTC-based meshes.