🚀 Overview

The Chat – Laravel Chat App is a scalable, real-time messaging solution built for Laravel applications. It supports both private (one-to-one) and group chats, file attachments, message reactions, read/unread management, and a slick modern UI.

Designed from real-world team collaboration and community workflows — where instant messaging, group coordination, and media sharing are key — this app gives developers a ready-to-deploy chat system to integrate into SaaS, marketplaces, social networks or enterprise platforms.

Ideal for: SaaS platforms, community portals, team collaboration tools, membership sites, intranet systems, and any Laravel-based project that needs live chat functionality.

✨ Key Features

• Private Chat: One-to-one messaging between users with full history and real-time updates.
• Group Chat / Threads: Create chat groups, add/remove participants, assign moderators/roles.
• Real-Time Messaging: Instant message delivery using WebSockets or Laravel broadcasting. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Attachments & Media: Share images, documents, videos within chats.
• Message Reactions / Replies: Users can react, reply to specific messages, edit or delete when permitted. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Read/Unread Status: Track which participants have seen messages and unread counts.
• Online / Typing Indicators: Show participant status, “User is typing…” prompts.
• Moderation & Permissions: Role-based access, admin controls, private group approval flows. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Responsive UI: Works on desktop and mobile browsers, optimized for performance.
• Scalable Architecture: Built for Laravel 9/10+, supports broadcasting via Pusher, Laravel WebSockets, or self-hosted WebSocket servers. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Framework: Laravel 9/10 (PHP 8.1+ recommended)
• Broadcasting: Laravel Echo / WebSockets / Pusher or self-hosted server
• Front-end: Vue.js or React or Livewire & Blade templates
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB, supports storing chat histories and attachments
• Server Requirements: Linux hosting (Apache/Nginx), PHP 8.1+, Redis or queue driver for message broadcasting/queuing

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the source code into your Laravel project directory.
2. Run composer install to install dependencies.
3. Publish configuration and migrations, then run php artisan migrate.
4. Configure .env: set database credentials, broadcasting driver (Pusher or WebSockets), queue driver.
5. Set up broadcasting: configure Laravel Echo (frontend) and server WebSocket or Pusher keys.
6. Seed default roles/users if included; log in and verify chat UI loads.
7. Test by starting private and group chats, send attachments, reaction, check real-time updates.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete source-code package of the Chat app (GPL-licensed)
• Database migrations, seeders, models/controllers/views
• Front-end assets (JS/CSS) and responsive UI templates
• Documentation for setup, configuration and usage

📱 Supported Platforms

• Laravel 9/10 or newer installations
• Linux shared hosting, VPS or cloud environments
• Web applications accessible via desktop or mobile browsers

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under GNU GPL – you may modify, extend & redistribute under GPL terms.
• Customization Tips: Add video-call modules, push notifications, multi-tenant support, analytics for chat activity.
• Scalability & Security: For high-traffic use, consider Redis, horizontal WebSocket scaling, message archival and moderation controls. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• SEO Assurance: Keywords like “Laravel chat app”, “real-time messaging Laravel”, “group chat Laravel” are embedded to enhance marketplace visibility.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Created by the original author of the chat package. For commercial licensing or premium support, visit the marketplace listing:
Original Author on CodeCanyon :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

🔒 Disclaimer

This release is provided under the GPL for development and educational use. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer unless explicitly stated. All trademarks remain property of their respective owners. For official updates or support, please purchase a valid license from the original marketplace listing.