Get Started

Install LVChat

One PHP server, one SQLite database, zero dependencies. Get up and running in minutes.

Requirements

What You Need

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PHP 8.1+

With SQLite3, mbstring, and JSON extensions

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SQLite

Built into PHP. No separate database server needed.

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Web Server

Apache, Nginx, or the built-in PHP server

Quick Start

5-Minute Setup

      # Clone the repository

      git clone https://github.com/repairgenie/lvchat.git

      cd lvchat

      # Start the dev server

      php -S localhost:8000

      # Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser

      # Done! No database setup, no config files, no build step.

Production

Deploy for Real

      # Clone to your server

      git clone https://github.com/repairgenie/lvchat.git /var/www/lvchat

      # Set permissions

      chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/lvchat

      chmod -R 755 /var/www/lvchat

      # Configure your web server (Apache/Nginx)

      # Point DocumentRoot to /var/www/lvchat

      # Enable mod_rewrite for clean URLs

      # Start WebSocket server (optional, for realtime)

      php bin/ws-server.php --port 8080

After Install

What You Get

Admin Dashboard

KPI cards, activity charts, and moderation tools — all from day one.

Support Tickets

Built-in ticketing system with filter tabs and priority management.

Try First

Try a Live Instance

Not ready to self-host? Try LVChat live before you install.

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LVChat Web

The full chat experience in your browser.

Try Live →

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Messenger Web

IM-first experience with buddy list.

Try Live →

Ready to Deploy?

Self-host LVChat on your own server. Free and open-source.

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