CollabDoc - Real-time Document Collaboration Platform

https://collab-doc-x5xr.onrender.com

CollabDoc is a full-stack web application that enables real-time document collaboration with role-based access control. Built with Node.js and Express, it provides a secure and intuitive platform for teams to create, edit, and manage documents together.

📸 Screenshots

Document Editor Interface

watah youtube demo

you can invite users by email to contribute in the same document , also as document creator you can give users different roles such as editor and viewer

Recent Documents

https://collab-doc-x5xr.onrender.com

User Management

https://collab-doc-x5xr.onrender.com/register

🤝 Contributing

This project was developed as part of my internship application to demonstrate my skills in:

• Backend Development with Node.js
• Database Management
• Security Best Practices

🚀 Key Features

• Real-time Document Collaboration: Multiple users can view and edit documents simultaneously
• Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions with creator, editor, and viewer roles
• Secure Authentication: Complete user authentication system with JWT
• Email Invitations: Share documents with team members via email invitations
• Document Management: Create, edit, save, and organize documents efficiently

💻 Technology Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Email Service: Nodemailer with Gmail SMTP
• Security: Crypto for token generation

🔐 API Endpoints

Authentication

POST /api/auth/register - Register new user
POST /api/auth/login   - User login

Document Management

GET    /api/documents/create/:document_id     - Create new document
GET    /api/documents                        - Get all user documents
GET    /api/documents/:document_id           - Get specific document
PUT    /api/documents/:document_id           - Update document content
PUT    /api/documents/saveAs/:document_id    - Save document with name
POST   /api/documents/SendInvitation/:document_id - Invite collaborators
GET    /api/documents/join/:document_id      - Join document (via invitation)
GET    /api/documents/GetUserRole/:document_id - Get user's role
GET    /api/documents/GetDocumentContributors/:document_id - Get contributors