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VibeApps

A modern social network platform for app creators to showcase their projects, built with React, TypeScript, Convex, and Clerk Auth.

Features

Core Platform Features

  • App Submissions: Users can submit their apps with title, description, URL, video demos, and screenshots
  • Anonymous Submissions: Support for non-authenticated app submissions with email collection
  • Dynamic Form Fields: Configurable form fields for submissions (LinkedIn, Twitter, GitHub, etc.)
  • Tag System: Categorize apps with existing tags or create new ones during submission
  • User Authentication: Secure login/signup with Clerk Auth
  • User Verification: Blue checkmark verification system for verified users
  • User Profiles: Custom username pages with activity feeds and stats
  • Following System: Users can follow other creators and see their activity
  • Real-time Updates: Live updates powered by Convex database
  • Responsive Design: Clean, modern UI that works on all devices
  • Search & Discovery: Full-text search across apps and users with advanced filtering

Content & Engagement

  • Comment System: Threaded comments on app submissions with moderation
  • Bookmarking: Save favorite apps for later viewing
  • Rating System: 1-5 star rating system for submitted apps
  • Voting System: Upvote apps to show appreciation
  • Weekly Leaderboards: Discover trending apps and top creators
  • Top Categories: Weekly trending categories and tags

Admin & Moderation

  • Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive content moderation with approval/rejection workflows
  • User Management: Admin interface for user verification, moderation, and profile management
  • Content Moderation: Report management system with admin review capabilities
  • Tag Management: Create, edit, and organize tags with custom styling
  • Settings Management: Site-wide configuration and customization
  • Analytics Dashboard: Detailed metrics and user engagement tracking
  • ConvexBox: Dismissible notification system for announcements

Custom Forms & Data Collection

  • Dynamic Form Builder: Create custom forms with various field types
  • Form Management: Public/private forms with configurable access
  • Form Results: View and export form submissions
  • Field Configuration: Customizable form fields with validation

Comprehensive Judging System

  • Judging Groups: Create public or private judging competitions
  • Custom Criteria: Define scoring questions with 1-5 star ratings
  • Judge Management: Session-based judge authentication and tracking
  • Submission Management: Add/remove submissions from judging groups
  • Real-time Scoring: Live score submission and progress tracking
  • Results Dashboard: Comprehensive results with rankings and analytics
  • CSV Export: Export detailed judging results and scores
  • Public Results: Optional public results pages with password protection
  • Judge Collaboration: Notes and comments system for judges
  • Status Tracking: Pending/Completed/Skip status for submissions

Email Integration (Resend)

  • Email Collection: Integrated email capture for notifications
  • Form Submissions: Email notifications for form completions
  • Admin Notifications: Daily reports and system updates

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Vite
  • Backend: Convex (real-time database and serverless functions)
  • Authentication: Clerk Auth
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS
  • UI Components: Custom components with shadcn/ui patterns
  • Package Manager: Bun
  • Deployment: Netlify (with _redirects for SPA routing)

Project Structure

vibeapps/
├── src/
│   ├── components/          # Reusable React components
│   │   ├── admin/          # Admin dashboard components
│   │   └── ui/             # Base UI components
│   ├── pages/              # Top-level page components
│   ├── lib/                # Utility functions and helpers
│   └── types/              # TypeScript type definitions
├── convex/                 # Backend functions and schema
│   ├── schema.ts           # Database schema definition
│   ├── auth.ts             # Authentication functions
│   └── *.ts                # Query/mutation functions
└── public/                 # Static assets

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+ or Bun
  • Convex account
  • Clerk account

Installation

  1. Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd vibeapps
  1. Install dependencies
bun install
  1. Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local

Add your Convex and Clerk credentials to .env.local:

VITE_CONVEX_URL=your_convex_url
VITE_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_publishable_key
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key
  1. Set up Convex
bunx convex dev
  1. Run the development server
bun dev

Admin Setup

After initial setup, the first registered user will need to be granted admin privileges through the Convex dashboard or by manually updating the database.

Key Features

For Users

  • Submit and showcase apps
  • Follow other creators
  • Comment and rate apps
  • Bookmark favorites
  • Search and discover content
  • User verification system

For Judges

  • Access Control: Join public judging groups or enter private groups with passwords
  • Custom Scoring: Rate submissions using configurable 1-5 star criteria
  • Detailed Evaluation: Score submissions against multiple custom questions
  • Progress Tracking: Track judging status (pending/completed/skip) across all submissions
  • Collaboration: Add notes and comments for other judges to see
  • Real-time Updates: See live scoring progress and submission status
  • Session Management: Secure session-based authentication without requiring accounts

For Admins

  • Content Moderation: Approve/reject submissions with custom messages
  • User Management: Verify users, manage bans/pauses, and profile administration
  • Tag Management: Create and customize tags with colors, emojis, and ordering
  • Custom Form Builder: Create dynamic forms with various field types and validation
  • Judging System: Create and manage judging groups, criteria, and competitions
  • Report Management: Review and resolve user-reported content
  • Analytics Dashboard: Comprehensive metrics on users, submissions, engagement
  • Site Configuration: Manage view modes, submission limits, and platform settings
  • Email Integration: Configure Resend integration for notifications
  • ConvexBox Management: Control platform-wide notification banners

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Add tests if applicable
  5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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