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ℹī¸ Due to our anonymous data layer, not all users appear in search results. Users control their visibility.

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🌍 General

Open chat for everyone

245 online

💭 Lonely Tonight

Talk about your feelings

89 online

🤝 Looking to Meet

Connect with people nearby

156 online

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About lonely.fyi

🌟 Our Mission

lonely.fyi was created to address a gap in the market: there is no service specifically designed for lonely people to anonymously meet and connect through chat, video, or phone calls.

We understand that loneliness affects millions of people, and traditional social platforms don't always provide the safe, judgment-free space needed to make genuine connections.

🎭 Complete Anonymity, Your Choice

What makes lonely.fyi unique is our commitment to your privacy and autonomy:

  • Browse anonymously - No account required to explore
  • Connect on your terms - Chat, video call, or voice call anonymously
  • Take it off-platform - When you're ready, share contact info and continue elsewhere
  • Stay anonymous - Or remain anonymous forever, it's entirely your choice
  • No pressure - No expectations, no judgment, just human connection

đŸ’Ŧ How It Works

1. Browse - Explore profiles of real people looking for genuine connections

2. Connect - Start a conversation through text, voice, or video

3. Build Trust - Get to know each other at your own pace

4. Decide - Take the connection off-platform or keep it anonymous

🔒 Privacy & Safety First

We take your privacy seriously. You control what information you share and when. Our platform includes blocking, reporting, and moderation features to keep everyone safe.

  • End-to-end encrypted calls and messages
  • Anonymous browsing mode
  • Block and report features
  • 24/7 moderation and support
  • You're never forced to reveal your identity

🌈 Who Is This For?

lonely.fyi is for anyone who:

  • Feels isolated and wants to connect with others
  • Prefers anonymous interactions before revealing their identity
  • Wants genuine conversations without the pressure of traditional dating apps
  • Is new to an area and looking to meet people
  • Simply wants to chat with someone who understands
  • Values privacy and autonomy in their connections

💎 Free During Launch Month

We're offering all premium features completely free during our launch month to help build a community of genuine people. After that, you can choose between free and premium tiers, but basic anonymous connections will always be available.

🤝 Our Commitment

We believe everyone deserves connection and companionship. Whether you stay anonymous forever or eventually take your friendships off-platform, the choice is always yours.

This isn't about algorithms, swiping, or superficial metrics. It's about real human connection for people who need it most.

📧 Contact Us

Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you:
support@lonely.fyi

lonely.fyi - Because loneliness shouldn't be permanent.
A service brought to you by After Dark Systems, LLC

📚 Documentation

đŸŽ¯ What is lonely.fyi?

lonely.fyi is a platform designed to help lonely people connect anonymously or openly through chat, video calls, and voice calls. Our mission is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for genuine human connection.

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Create an Account - Register with a username, email, and password
  2. Set Up Your Profile - Add your information, interests, and photos
  3. Browse Users - Use filters to find people with similar interests
  4. Connect - Send messages, make calls, or start video chats

Pro Tip: You can also browse anonymously without creating an account!

đŸ’Ŧ Using the Platform

Browse

View profiles of other users. Use filters to narrow your search by age, gender, and online status.

⚠ī¸ Important Note: Due to our anonymous data layer, not all users are visible in search results. Users can choose complete anonymity - this is entirely their choice and outside platform control. We respect and protect user privacy at all times.

Chat Rooms

Join public chat rooms to meet multiple people at once. Free rooms are always available, and premium rooms offer specialized topics.

Messages

Send direct messages to users you're interested in. Premium users can send unlimited messages.

Calls

Start voice or video calls with other users. Calls use WebRTC for secure, peer-to-peer connections.

🔐 Privacy & Safety

  • Anonymous Mode: Browse without an account
  • Block Users: Prevent unwanted contact
  • Report Abuse: Flag inappropriate behavior
  • End-to-End Encryption: Your calls and messages are secure

💎 Premium Features

Upgrade to premium for:

  • Unlimited messaging
  • Advanced search filters
  • See who viewed your profile
  • Access to premium chat rooms
  • Priority support
  • Ad-free experience

đŸ’ģ CLI Tools

Looking for CLI access? Check out our CLI Documentation for command-line tools in Node.js, Python, and PHP.

📧 Support

Need help? Contact us at support@lonely.fyi

đŸ’ģ CLI Documentation

đŸŽ¯ Overview

The lonely.fyi CLI provides command-line access to the platform for users and administrators. Choose from Node.js, Python, or PHP implementations.

Features:

  • View your profile and update information
  • Browse online users
  • Search for users (coming soon)
  • Admin commands for platform management (admin only)

đŸ“Ĩ Installation

🚀 Quick Download (Recommended)

Click to download and get started immediately:

⭐ Universal Launcher Auto-detects runtime đŸŸĸ Node.js Requires Node.js 14+ 🐍 Python Requires Python 3.8+ 🐘 PHP Requires PHP 7.4+

After downloading, make the file executable: chmod +x filename

đŸ“Ļ Alternative: Command Line Installation

Node.js CLI
# Requirements: Node.js 14+
curl -O https://lonely.fyi/cli/node/lonely-console.js
chmod +x lonely-console.js
./lonely-console.js
Python CLI
# Requirements: Python 3.8+
curl -O https://lonely.fyi/cli/python/lonely_console.py
chmod +x lonely_console.py
./lonely_console.py
PHP CLI
# Requirements: PHP 7.4+
curl -O https://lonely.fyi/cli/php/lonely-console.php
chmod +x lonely-console.php
./lonely-console.php
Universal Launcher
# Auto-detects Python, Node.js, or PHP
curl -O https://lonely.fyi/cli/lonely-console
chmod +x lonely-console
./lonely-console

🎮 Usage

REPL Mode

Run without arguments to enter interactive mode:

./lonely-console

# You'll be prompted to login
Username: your_username
Password: ********

# Then use commands interactively
lonely > help
lonely > me
lonely > online

Single Command Mode

# Run a single command with authentication
./lonely-console online --username=user --password=pass

# Or authenticate in config.json first
./lonely-console me

📝 User Commands

Available to all authenticated users:

CommandDescription
meView your profile
update <field> <value>Update your profile field
onlineShow users currently online
search <query>Search for users (coming soon)
helpShow available commands
exitExit the console

⚠ī¸ Search Privacy Note: Due to our anonymous data layer, not all users are visible in search results. Users can choose complete anonymity - this is entirely their choice and outside platform control.

🔧 Admin Commands

Only available to administrators:

CommandDescription
profile <user_id>View any user's profile
new today|week|monthView new users for period
top [N]View top N users (default 10)
top50View top 50 users
message <user_id> <msg>Send message to user
recover <email|username>Recover account access

💡 Examples

View Your Profile

lonely > me

━━━ My Profile ━━━

  👤 john_doe
     ID: 12345

  ✨ Display Name: John Doe
  📧 Email: john@example.com
  📍 Location: New York, NY
  đŸŸĸ Online: Yes
  ⭐ Rating: 4.5

Update Profile

lonely > update bio Looking for genuine connections

✓ Profile updated: bio = Looking for genuine connections

View Online Users

lonely > online

━━━ Users Online ━━━

Found 5 online users:

  ● jane_smith (67890)
    📍 Los Angeles, CA
    Last active: 2025-10-29 14:30:00

Admin: View Top Users

lonely > top 5

━━━ Top 5 Users ━━━

Top performers by profile views:

  đŸĨ‡ alice_jones - 1250 views | ⭐ 4.8
  đŸĨˆ bob_wilson - 890 views | ⭐ 4.6
  đŸĨ‰ carol_lee - 745 views | ⭐ 4.7

⚙ī¸ Configuration

Create a config.json file in the cli directory:

{
  "api_url": "https://api.lonely.fyi/api",
  "username": "your_username",
  "api_key": "your_api_key_optional"
}

🐛 Troubleshooting

Authentication Failed: Check your username and password

Connection Error: Verify the API URL in config.json

Permission Denied: Admin commands require admin privileges

Command Not Found: Make sure the script is executable (chmod +x)

📧 Support

Need help with the CLI? Contact support@lonely.fyi

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