LanChGo (Windows)

LanChGo is an open-source, privacy-focused LAN messaging application for Windows.
It enables devices on the same local network to communicate instantly — without internet access, servers, or accounts.

This repository contains the Windows implementation of LanChGo.

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✨ Features

• Local network (LAN) messaging
• No internet connection required
• Automatic device discovery via local network
• Secure channel mode using a PIN
• End-to-end encrypted secure communication
• Lightweight and fast
• Built with Rust and Slint UI
• File transfer between devices
• Web Companion for browser-based access

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🖥️ Platform Scope

• ✅ Windows — open-source (this repository)
• ❌ Android — not included in this repository
• ✅ Web Companion — the web page source

The Android app exists as a separate project and is not part of this repository.

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🔐 Security & Privacy

• Communication is limited to the local network
• No cloud services or external servers
• Secure channels use PIN-based encryption
• No user accounts, tracking, or analytics

This makes LanChGo suitable for private environments such as:

• Home networks
• Offices
• Labs
• Local events or classrooms

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🚀 Building the Windows App

Prerequisites

• Rust (stable)
• Cargo
• Windows OS

Build

cargo build --release

Run

cargo run

The compiled binary will be located in:

target/release/

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

👤 Author

Developed by Muhammed Abu El-Hija

🌐 Website

Official project website:
https://lanchgo.com

Contributing

Feel free to open issues or PRs.
LanChGo is MIT-licensed and open to community contributions.