iMeet

iMeet is a modern web-based application designed for seamless video meetings and chat. It leverages WebRTC technology to facilitate direct peer-to-peer communication, supported by robust STUN and TURN servers to ensure connectivity across various network environments.

Features

• Video Meetings: Host or join video meetings with ease.
• Real-time Chat: Exchange messages in real-time during meetings.
• Media Permissions: Request and manage permissions for camera and microphone access.
• STUN/TURN Integration: Enhanced connectivity through custom and fallback STUN/TURN servers.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Installation
• Usage
• Configuration
• Architecture
• Troubleshooting
• License

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Abhay-Vachhani/iMeet.git
cd iMeet

Install Dependencies

npm install

Start the Application

npm start

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to start using iMeet.

Usage

Hosting a Meeting

1. Navigate to http://localhost:3000/host.
2. Enter a unique meeting ID in the input field.
3. Allow access to your camera and microphone.
4. Click the Host button.
5. Share the meeting ID with participants.

Joining a Meeting

1. Navigate to http://localhost:3000/client.
2. Enter the provided meeting ID in the input field.
3. Allow access to your camera and microphone if prompted.
4. Click the Join button.

Sending Messages

1. Type your message in the text input at the bottom of the chat section.
2. Press Enter or click the Send button to send your message.

Configuration

ICE Server Configuration

iMeet uses a combination of custom and Google's public STUN/TURN servers to ensure reliable connectivity. Below is the ICE server configuration used by the application:

const iceServers = [
	{
		urls: 'stun:stun.l.google.com:19302'
	},
	{
		urls: 'stun:stun1.l.google.com:19302'
	},
	{
		urls: 'stun:stun2.l.google.com:19302'
	},
	{
		urls: 'stun:stun3.l.google.com:19302'
	},
	{
		urls: 'stun:stun4.l.google.com:19302'
	}
]

This configuration is used in the RTCPeerConnection setup to manage peer connections.

Key Libraries

• React: For building the user interface.
• Socket.IO: For real-time bidirectional event-based communication.
• peer-webrtc: A custom wrapper around WebRTC for managing peer connections.

License

iMeet is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software, provided the original license terms are adhered to.

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For further assistance or contribution to the project, please visit our GitHub repository and check the contribution guidelines.

Thank you for using iMeet! We hope it enhances your remote communication experiences.