Vortex Chat

Vortex Chat is a modern, real-time messaging application built with Next.js 15, Firebase, and Genkit AI.

🚀 Key Features

• Real-time Messaging: Instant message delivery using Firestore with status tracking (Sent/Delivered/Seen).
• AI Smart Replies: Context-aware response suggestions generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash.
• AI Voice Messaging: Fallback to browser TTS and real microphone recording for voice notes.
• WhatsApp-style Statuses: Share photos, videos, and songs that expire in 24 hours.
• PWA Ready: Installable on Android and iOS as a standalone app.
• Secure Auth: Supports Google, Phone (OTP), and Guest login via Firebase Authentication.
• Private Archive: Heart your favorite statuses to save them permanently in your private Memories gallery.

📦 Local Development

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Run the dev server:

   npm run dev

3. Open the app: Go to http://localhost:9002

🤝 GitHub Deployment Steps

1. git init
2. git remote add origin https://github.com/aashutitech-trek/Vortex.git
3. git add .
4. git commit -m "Complete Vortex Chat PWA with Real-time Status and AI"
5. git push -u origin main

Built with ❤️ using Firebase Studio.