Chat App API

A robust RESTful and real-time chat server built with Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, Mongoose, and Cloudinary

Features

Real-time messaging via Socket.IO

User authentication (JWT)

Admin/user roles with authorization

CRUD for users, chats, and messages

Media/file upload with Cloudinary

User profiles, avatars, password management

Search, online presence, typing/read indicators

Docker-ready and scalable