A new fully private HTML chat.
My cousin and I are currently building "monochrome." – a fully private encrypted chat app that runs as a single .html file. No servers. No accounts. Completely FREE.
* What It Is
A fully encrypted peer-to-peer chat app that runs in your browser. No signup. No email. No data collection. Just you and the person you're talking to.
* All Features
Encryption: AES-256-GCM end-to-end. Keys exchanged directly between devices. No server ever sees them.
Privacy: Zero telemetry. Zero logs. Zero cookies. Zero third-party requests. Your ID is a random 16-character string stored only on your device.
Storage: Keep messages encrypted locally or turn on ephemeral mode and nothing gets saved at all.
Themes: 12 color schemes including Monochrome, Deep Noir, Chalk (light), Obsidian, Carbon, Inkwell, and more.
Fonts: Auto-detects fonts from your system.
Chat Effects: Snow, rain, stars, fireflies, electric bolts, bubbles, dust, ripples, petals, embers, fog. Pick a color for each effect from 12 options.
Message Colors: 12 text colors including white, silver, warm, cool, sage, rose, amber, sky, lavender, mint, peach.
Text Size: Adjustable from 10px to 18px.
Connection: Create offer, paste offer, generate answer, accept answer. Standard WebRTC handshake. Status bar shows connection state.
Mobile Support: Responsive layout with slide-out sidebar. Works on phones and tablets.
Tutorial: Built-in interactive guide that walks you through connecting step by step.
Link Safety: Every URL click shows a confirmation prompt before opening.
Identity Management: Reset your ID anytime. Option to auto-generate a new ID on every page load.
Clear Storage: Wipe all messages and keys while keeping your identity.
* What You Don't Get
No weekly/monthly/yearly fees. No ads. No tracking. No servers storing your messages. No accounts. No email requirements. No metadata collection. No read receipts. No typing indicators. None of it.
* Platform Support
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS. Any browser with WebRTC (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
* The Short Version
Encrypted peer to peer chat. No servers. No accounts. No bullshit. Customize everything from fonts to particle effects. Completely FREE.
Please let us know your opinions and if anyone would like to see this.