Note: This project has reached a feature-complete stage where all core functionalities are implemented. Active development is currently paused, but future updates may be released as needed.

📖 Readora – Feature-Rich Storytelling Platform

Readora is a storytelling platform where users can read, write, and share stories across various genres. It offers a clean writing experience for authors and an immersive reading interface for users.

Build as a passion project.

🧰 Tech Stack

• Next.js – for building the web application
• NextAuth – for user authentication
• Zustand – for state management
• ShadCN – for UI components
• Prisma – for working with databases
• MongoDB – for storing chapter content
• PostgreSQL – for storing structured data like users, stories, and metadata

⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ujen5173/readora.git
cd readora

2. Install Dependencies

pnpm install

3. Create Environment Variables

Run the following command to create a .env file:

cp .env.example .env

Then, fill in the required environment variables in the .env file. You can find the necessary variables in the .env.example file.

4. Set Up Database

• MongoDB: Set up a MongoDB database and update the MONGODB_URI in your .env file.
• PostgreSQL: Set up a PostgreSQL database and update the DATABASE_URL in your .env file.
• Prisma: Run the following command to generate the Prisma client and migrate the database:

pnpm postinstall

5. Run the App Locally

pnpm dev

🚀 Features

• 📚 Rich text editor for story writing
• 📱 Responsive design for all devices
• 🔒 Secure authentication system
• 📊 User dashboard with reading progress
• 🎨 Modern and clean UI
• 🔍 Advanced search and filtering

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

Feel free to open issues or contribute. Cheers 🍻