Nexus Video Conferencing

A full-stack video conferencing web application built with React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Socket.io. Supports real-time meetings, chat, screen sharing, and Google Sign-in.

Features

• Real-time video meetings (WebRTC)
• Chat and screen sharing
• User authentication (username/password & Google OAuth)
• Meeting history

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js & npm
• MongoDB Atlas (or local MongoDB)

Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:
   • cd backend && npm install
   • cd ../frontend && npm install
3. Configure environment variables in backend/.env (see .env.example)
4. Start backend: npm run dev (from backend folder)
5. Start frontend: npm start (from frontend folder)
6. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Google OAuth Setup

• Create credentials in Google Cloud Console
• Add Client ID and Secret to backend/.env
• Set redirect URI: http://localhost:8000/api/v1/users/auth/google/callback

Usage

• Register or sign in with Google
• Create or join a meeting
• Allow camera/microphone permissions
• Chat and share your screen

License

MIT