CrypticBoard

Anonymous Image Board

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About The Project

CrypticBoard is a completely anonymous platform for individuals to discuss sensitive topics through images and text, providing a safe space for free expression and connection.

Built With

The following are the list of frameworks/libraries used in this project.

Getting Started

This is a guide on how to set up the project locally. Follow these steps to get a local copy up and running.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js LTS

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/varun2430/cryptic_board.git

2. Setup the Backend:

   cd backend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the backend directory and set the required environment variables:

   PORT=""
   AWS_REGION=""
   AWS_ACCESS_KEY=""
   AWS_SECRET_KEY=""
   S3_BUCKET=""
   MONGO_URL=""
   API_KEY=""

   Start the Express server:

   node server.js

3. Setup the Frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the frontend directory and set the required environment variables:

   VITE_API_URL=""
   VITE_API_KEY=""

   Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Contributing

If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement". Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the GPL-3.0 License. See LICENSE for more information.