Overview:

PartyKit is an open source platform designed for developing multiplayer real-time applications. This particular Project utilizes Next.js and is initialized with partykit-nextjs-chat-template. The template showcases various use cases of PartyKit and includes examples like real-time chat rooms with persistence, presence, room-to-room communication, AI NPC chatroom participants, and shared cursors.

Features:

• Real-time chat room with persistence
• Presence and room-to-room communication
• AI NPC chatroom participant using LLMs
• Shared cursors
• Server Rendering in React Server Components
• Client Rendering with live WebSockets
• Real-time chatroom with authentication
• Live cursors
• Connection status indicator

Installation:

1. First, copy the .env.example file to .env in the project root.
2. Open the .env file and fill in the required environment variables.
3. Run the development server by executing the following command:

   npm run dev
   

4. The PartyKit development server will start at port 1999, and the Next.js development server will start at port 3000.
5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the result.

Summary:

PartyKit is a versatile platform for creating real-time multiplayer applications. This specific project provides a comprehensive template for developing applications utilizing PartyKit with Next.js. By following the installation guide and exploring the provided examples, developers can efficiently create interactive and engaging applications with features like real-time chat rooms, AI NPC participants, shared cursors, and more. Deploying the application on Vercel is also simplified, enabling developers to showcase their creations online seamlessly.