diff --git a/vite/src/ChatApp.svelte b/vite/src/ChatApp.svelte
index 50104b3..3f888f9 100644
--- a/vite/src/ChatApp.svelte
+++ b/vite/src/ChatApp.svelte
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@
         if (event.key === 'Enter') {
             event.preventDefault(); // Disallow adding a new line
             sendMessage(chatInput.value);
+            chatInput.value = '';
         }
     }