Portal

Team chat, reimagined. Built with Next.js 15, Convex, and Clerk.

Features

• Real-time messaging with channels and direct messages
• File attachments and image uploads
• Reactions, replies, and message pinning
• Workspace management with role-based access
• Typing indicators and read receipts

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ or Bun
• A Clerk account for authentication
• A Convex account for the backend

Setup

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/portal.git
   cd portal

2. Install dependencies:

   bun install

3. Copy the environment file and configure it:

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Optional environment variables:

   • NEXT_PUBLIC_DATABUDDY_CLIENT_ID - Your Databuddy client ID (for analytics)

4. Start Convex (in a separate terminal):

   bun run dev:convex

5. Start the development server:

   bun run dev

6. Open http://localhost:3000

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Backend: Convex
• Auth: Clerk
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Analytics: Databuddy (optional, privacy-first)

License

MIT