Thread - A Real-time Chat Application

Thread is a modern chat application built with Next.js 14, MongoDB, TailwindCSS, Clerk, ChadCN, Webhooks, and Zod. It provides a seamless and secure environment for real-time communication.

Features

• Real-time Messaging: Engage in conversations with friends and colleagues instantly.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication powered by Clerk for seamless login and registration.
• Data Storage: Persistent storage using MongoDB for a reliable chat history.
• Responsive Design: A responsive user interface designed with TailwindCSS for a consistent experience across devices.
• Webhooks Integration: Connect external services seamlessly through webhooks.
• Data Validation: Utilizes Zod for robust data validation.

Demo

Check out the live demo here.

Tech Stack

• Next.js 14
• MongoDB
• TailwindCSS
• Clerk for authentication
• ChadCN for real-time data communication
• Webhooks for external service integration
• Zod for data validation

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/BenjaminAdimachukwu/thread.git
   
   
   1. install dependencies
   cd thread
   npm install
   
   2 Set up environment variables:
   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the necessary environment variables. You can use the .env.example file as a reference.
   
   3. Start the development server:
   npm run dev