Quick Start

Get TAD running in under 5 minutes!

Installation

git clone https://github.com/fabriziosalmi/tad.git
cd tad
./install.sh

Launch TAD

./tad

Or with Python:

python -m tad.main

Basic Commands

Send Messages

Just type and press Enter:

> Hello everyone!

View Connected Peers

> /peers

Create a Channel

> /create #mychannel

Switch Channels

> /switch #mychannel

List All Channels

> /channels

Get Help

> /help

Exit

> /quit

Creating Your First Private Channel

> /create-private #secret mypassword123
> /switch #secret
> This message is encrypted!

What's Next?

• Full User Guide - All commands and features
• Channels Guide - Working with channels
• Private Channels - End-to-end encryption
• Troubleshooting - Common issues

Tips

💡 Tip: TAD works on local networks only - make sure all devices are on the same Wi-Fi/LAN

💡 Tip: Use /export to backup your data before updates

💡 Tip: Check /peers to see who's online