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Discord clone built with modern web technologies. Created using Next.js 14 and React.

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Koochi

Koochi is a Discord Clone project built with Next.js 14 and React, featuring real-time chat, video and audio communication, file uploading, and authentication.

Technologies Used

  • Frontend: Next.js 14, React
  • Backend: Prisma (Database), Socket.IO (Real-time Chat)
  • Additional Services: Livekit (Video and Audio Chat), Uploadthings (File Upload), Clerk (Authentication)

Features

  • Real-time Chat: Utilizes Socket.IO for instant messaging between users.
  • Video and Audio Chat: Integrated Livekit for seamless voice and video calls.
  • File Upload: Allows users to upload files using Uploadthings.
  • Authentication: Uses Clerk for secure user authentication.
  • Custom UI: Inspired by Discord's interface with customizations for a unique user experience.

Status

This is an ongoing project. There is still a lot of work to be done, and new features will be added over time. Contributions and suggestions are welcome!

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v16.0.0 or higher)
  • npm or yarn

Installation

  1. Clone the repo

    git clone https://github.com/Yimikami/Koochi.git
  2. Install NPM packages

    npm install
  3. Configure environment variables

    cp .env.example .env

    Edit .env with your configuration details.

  4. Start the development server

    npm run dev
  5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view Koochi.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

  1. Fork the Project
  2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
  3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
  4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

Acknowledgements

  • Code with Antonio - For the inspiring tutorial on building a Discord Clone.
  • Discord - For the inspiration behind the user interface design.
  • Open-source community - For the invaluable resources and contributions.