🔗 Truth Link Live Link

Anonymous Messaging Platform Built with Next.js

Truth Link is a modern, secure anonymous messaging platform that enables authentic conversations without revealing identities. Connect with others through honest, judgment-free communication.

✨ Features

🔐 Complete Anonymity

• Send and receive messages without revealing your identity
• Privacy-first architecture with no personal data exposure
• Secure message handling and storage

🚀 Modern Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with App Router
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom yellow-themed UI
• Authentication: NextAuth.js with JWT sessions
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Email: Resend for verification emails
• AI Integration: Google Gemini for message suggestions
• Form Handling: React Hook Form with Zod validation

📧 Email Verification System

• Secure email verification with 6-digit OTP
• Beautiful HTML email templates using React Email
• Automatic code expiration for security

🤖 AI-Powered Features

• Smart message suggestions using Google Gemini
• Context-aware conversation starters
• Personalized message recommendations

📱 Responsive Design

• Mobile-first approach with perfect responsive design
• Dark mode support
• Elegant yellow-themed UI with smooth animations
• Accessibility-focused components

🛡️ Security Features

• Password hashing with bcryptjs
• JWT-based authentication
• Protected routes with middleware
• Input validation and sanitization
• CSRF protection

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn/pnpm
• MongoDB database (Atlas or local)
• Resend account for email services
• Google AI API key for message suggestions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/skp3214/truth-link.git
cd truth-link

2. Install Dependencies

npm install
# or
yarn install
# or
pnpm install

3. Environment Setup

Create a .env.local file in the root directory:

# Database
MONGODB_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string

# Authentication
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your-32-character-random-secret-key
NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000

# Email Service
RESEND_API_KEY=your-resend-api-key

# AI Features
GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY=your-google-ai-api-key

4. Run the Development Server

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev

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

📁 Project Structure

truth-link/
├── src/
│   ├── app/                    # Next.js App Router
│   │   ├── (auth)/            # Authentication routes
│   │   │   ├── sign-in/
│   │   │   ├── sign-up/
│   │   │   └── verify/
│   │   ├── (app)/             # Protected app routes
│   │   │   └── dashboard/
│   │   ├── api/               # API routes
│   │   │   ├── auth/
│   │   │   ├── send-message/
│   │   │   ├── get-messages/
│   │   │   └── suggest-messages/
│   │   ├── u/[username]/      # Public profile pages
│   │   └── page.tsx           # Landing page
│   ├── components/            # Reusable components
│   │   ├── ui/               # Shadcn/ui components
│   │   ├── MessageCard.tsx
│   │   └── Navbar.tsx
│   ├── lib/                  # Utilities and configurations
│   │   ├── dbConnect.ts
│   │   └── utils.ts
│   ├── models/               # MongoDB models
│   │   ├── user.model.ts
│   │   └── message.model.ts
│   ├── schemas/              # Zod validation schemas
│   └── types/                # TypeScript type definitions
├── emails/                   # Email templates
└── public/                   # Static assets

🎯 Core Features Walkthrough

🔑 User Authentication

• Sign Up: Create account with email verification
• Sign In: Secure login with username/email
• Verification: 6-digit OTP sent via email
• Session Management: JWT-based sessions with NextAuth.js

💬 Anonymous Messaging

• Send Messages: Anonymous message delivery to any user
• Receive Messages: Dashboard to view received messages
• Message Management: Delete unwanted messages
• Toggle Acceptance: Control who can send you messages

🤖 AI-Powered Suggestions

• Smart Suggestions: Context-aware message recommendations
• Conversation Starters: General friendly message suggestions
• Personalized Content: AI-generated suggestions based on user input

📊 User Dashboard

• Message Overview: View all received messages
• Profile Management: Control message acceptance settings
• Share Profile: Copy unique profile link
• Message Statistics: Track your anonymous conversations

ScreenShot

📝 Environment Variables Reference

Variable	Description	Required
MONGODB_URI	MongoDB connection string	✅
NEXTAUTH_SECRET	JWT secret key (32+ characters)	✅
NEXTAUTH_URL	Application URL	✅
RESEND_API_KEY	Resend email service API key	✅
GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY	Google AI API key	✅

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
5. Open a Pull Request

Built with ❤️ by Sachin Prajapati

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