https://github.com/nirbhaykr87/shareit
File sharing web app using Socket.io
https://github.com/nirbhaykr87/shareit
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File sharing web app using Socket.io
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nirbhaykr87/shareit
- Owner: nirbhaykr87
- Created: 2024-07-20T16:57:13.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-22T05:00:40.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-25T20:42:59.015Z (4 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 114 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 
ShareIt - Real-Time File Sharing
## Overview
ShareIt is a real-time file sharing application built using React, Node.js, and Socket.io. This application allows users to create or join rooms to share files seamlessly and in real-time. Users can upload files, share them with specific rooms, and download shared files instantly. The app also supports user nicknames and room rejoining via recent room history.
## Features
- **🚀 Real-Time File Sharing**: Share files instantly with members in the same room.
- **💬 Nickname Support**: Identify users in the room with their unique nicknames.
- **🔗 Unique Room Creation**: Rooms created with UUIDs for easy sharing and access.
- **📂 Recent Rooms**: Quickly rejoin recent rooms from your browsing history.
## Usage
- **Access the Application**: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.
- **Create a Room**: Click on "New Room" to generate a unique room with a UUID.
- **Join a Room**: Enter an existing room ID to join.
- **Start Sharing**: Upload and share files with members in the room. Download shared files from others.
## Video
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b843d60c-213b-468d-abb7-e29497b29b77
## Screenshots
*Home Page*
*Home Page*
*Room Page*
*Sharing Room Page*
*Sharing Room Page*
## Installation
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/nirbhaykr87/Shareit.git
```
2. **Install dependencies for both client and server:**
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Start the application:**
***Use concurrently to start both the frontend and backend servers***
```bash
npm start
```
The application will be available at http://localhost:3000.
## Future Improvements
- **🔒 Enhanced Security**: Implement authentication and authorization to secure rooms and user data.
- **🌟 File Previews**: Add support for file previews before downloading.
- **📁 File Management**: Organize and manage shared files within the app.
### Contact
For any questions or feedback, please open an issue on the repository or contact the project maintainer.
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirbhaykrmuj/)
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Happy Coding! 🎉