XMTP web chat
xmtp.chat is a browser-based developer tool for connecting identities, creating conversations, sending messages, and inspecting XMTP state against a selected backend.
Run locally
Section titled “Run locally”Start the worktree backend, install dependencies, and launch the app:
dev/nix-shell 'just backend up'dev/nix-shell 'just web-chat install'dev/nix-shell 'just web-chat dev'The development recipe loads this worktree’s XMTP_BACKEND_URL automatically.
You can also enter another http:// or https:// backend URL in the app before
connecting.
Switch backends
Section titled “Switch backends”Open the app with a backend query parameter to request a backend change:
?backend=http://127.0.0.1:5150The app asks for confirmation before disconnecting and switching. Local browser databases are separated by a label derived from each backend origin.

