📱 Signal Clone (React Native + Stream)

A privacy-first messaging app built with React Native, powered by Stream Chat and Stream Video SDK. Inspired by the core features of Signal, this project supports 1-on-1 messaging, media sharing, and real-time audio/video calling.

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🔧 Features

• ✅ Secure 1-on-1 real-time messaging
• 🧵 Message reactions, typing indicators, read receipts
• 📎 Media attachments (images, files, etc.)
• 📞 Audio & video calling powered by Stream Video SDK
• 🎨 Clean, Signal-style mobile UI built with React Native
• 🔐 Privacy-conscious design

🚀 Preview

Platform	File	Link
🤖 Android	signal-clone-v1.0.0.apk	Download APK
🍏 iOS	signal-clone-v1.0.0.ipa	Download IPA

🎬 Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/signal-clone.git
cd signal-clone

2. Install Dependencies

npm install
# or
yarn install

3. Add Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root and add your keys:

EXPO_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_publishable_key
EXPO_PUBLIC_STREAM_API_KEY=your_stream_api_key
STREAM_API_SECRET=your_stream_api_secret

🔑 You can manage your Clerk and Stream API keys from their respective dashboards.

4. Run the App

npx expo run:ios
# or
npx expo run:android

📸 Screenshots

Chat Screen	Call Screen

📹 Video Demo

Watch the Full Walkthrough (Coming Soon) →

🛠️ Tech Stack

• React Native
• Stream Chat SDK
• Stream Video SDK
• Expo
• Clerk
• TypeScript

💬 Acknowledgments

• Stream for the amazing Chat & Video SDKs
• Signal for the inspiration