Koochi - A Modern Discord Clone

🚀 A feature-rich Discord clone built with modern web technologies

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✨ Features

• 💬 Real-time Chat - Instant messaging powered by Socket.IO
• 🎥 Video & Audio Calls - Crystal-clear communication via Livekit
• 📁 File Sharing - Seamless file uploads with Uploadthings
• 🔐 Secure Authentication - Robust user authentication using Clerk
• 🎨 Modern UI - Sleek Discord-inspired interface with custom touches
• 🌙 Dark Mode - Easy on the eyes, perfect for night owls

🛠️ Built With

Core Technologies

• Frontend Framework: Next.js 15
• Database ORM: Prisma
• Real-time Engine: Socket.IO

Additional Services

• Video/Audio: Livekit
• File Upload: Uploadthings
• Authentication: Clerk

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16.0.0 or higher)
• Package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun - we recommend bun)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Yimikami/Koochi.git

2. Install dependencies

   bun install

3. Set up environment variables

   cp .env.example .env

   Configure the .env file with your credentials

4. Start the development server

   bun run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

🤝 Contributing

Contributions make the open-source community 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

📝 Project Status

This project is actively under development. New features and improvements are being added regularly. Feel free to check the issues page for upcoming features or to report bugs.

🙏 Acknowledgements

• Code with Antonio - For the excellent Discord clone tutorial
• Discord - For UI/UX inspiration
• The amazing open-source community

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Made with ❤️ by Yimikami