https://github.com/ravindramohith/discord-clone
Discord Clone built with Next.js v13, Socket.io, ReactJS, TailwindCSS, Prisma, and MySQL, featuring real-time communication, custom channels, and responsive design
https://github.com/ravindramohith/discord-clone
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Discord Clone built with Next.js v13, Socket.io, ReactJS, TailwindCSS, Prisma, and MySQL, featuring real-time communication, custom channels, and responsive design
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ravindramohith/discord-clone
- Owner: ravindramohith
- Created: 2023-12-05T18:32:08.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-12T20:31:44.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-28T00:42:40.974Z (20 days ago)
- Topics: aws-ec2, cicd, cicdpipeline, docker, fullstack-development, githubactions, mysql, nextjs13, prisma, reactjs, socket-io, tailwindcss, yaml
- Language: TypeScript
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- Size: 994 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
## Fullstack Discord Clone - Real-Time Communication Platform ✨
## Overview
This project is a fully functional clone of Discord, built using the latest web technologies. It offers real-time messaging, audio and video calls, and a highly responsive UI. The app leverages Next.js for server-side rendering, Socket.io for real-time communication, and Prisma for database management.
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## Features
- **Real-Time Messaging**:
- Chat with others in real-time using Socket.io.
- Send attachments as messages using UploadThing.
- Edit and delete messages in real-time for all users.
- **Channels & Conversations**:
- Create text, audio, and video call channels.
- One-on-one conversations between members.
- One-on-one video calls between members.
- **Member Management**:
- Manage members with features like kicking, and changing roles between Guest and Moderator.
- Generate unique invite links with a full invite system.
- **Infinite Loading**:
- Infinite loading of messages in batches of 10 using TanStack/Query.
- **Server Management**:
- Create and customize servers with custom settings and member management.
- **Responsive UI**:
- Fully responsive design using TailwindCSS and ShadcnUI.
- Supports both light and dark modes.
- **Websocket Fallback**:
- Fallback to polling with alerts when WebSocket connection fails.
- **Authentication**:
- Authentication and authorization managed by Clerk.
- **ORM with Prisma**:
- Uses Prisma as the ORM for database management with MySQL hosted on PlanetScale.
## Tech Stack
### Frontend & Backend:
- **Next.js v13**: A React framework for server-side rendering and generating static websites.
- **Socket.io**: A library for real-time web applications.
- **ReactJS**: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- **TailwindCSS**: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
### Database:
- **MySQL**: A relational database hosted on PlanetScale.
- **Prisma**: An ORM for Node.js and TypeScript for interacting with the database.
### Other Tools:
- **Prisma Studio**: A GUI for managing the MySQL database.
- **Clerk**: Authentication and user management service.
- **UploadThing**: Service for handling file uploads.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- **Node.js** (v14.x or higher)
- **MySQL** database (via PlanetScale)
- **Clerk** account for authentication
- **UploadThing** account for managing file uploads
### Installation
1. **Clone the repository**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/ravindramohith/discord-clone.git
cd discord-clone
```
2. **Install dependencies**:
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Set up environment variables**:
- Create a `.env` file in the root directory with the following variables:
```env
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_FRONTEND_API=your_clerk_frontend_api
CLERK_API_KEY=your_clerk_api_key
DATABASE_URL=your_planetscale_mysql_url
NEXT_PUBLIC_UPLOADTHING_API_KEY=your_uploadthing_api_key
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your_nextauth_secret
```
4. **Run the development server**:
```bash
npm run dev
```
5. **Access the application**:
- Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000`.
## Project Structure
### **App Directory (`app/`)**
- **`globals.css`**: Global styles for the application.
- **`layout.tsx`**: Main layout wrapping all pages.
- **`(auth)/`**: Contains routes for sign-in and sign-up.
### **Middleware (`middleware.ts`)**
- Handles request processing and authentication.
### **Types (`types.ts`)**
- TypeScript types used across the project for strong typing.
### **Components Directory (`components/`)**
- Reusable UI components for building the user interface.
## Key Features
- **Real-Time Communication**: Chat, call, and share media in real-time with other users.
- **Custom Channels**: Create and manage custom text, audio, and video channels.
- **Member Management**: Control access and permissions for each member in your server.
- **Authentication**: Secure user authentication with Clerk.
- **ORM with Prisma**: Manage database operations seamlessly with Prisma and PlanetScale.
- **Responsive Design**: Enjoy a seamless experience across devices with a responsive UI.
## Deployment
### Deployment on AWS EC2
This project is deployed on an **AWS** EC2 instance using **GitHub Actions** through **CI/CD pipeline**. The deployment pipeline is triggered on every push to the `production` branch. The workflow includes building a Docker image, pushing it to DockerHub, and then pulling and running it on the EC2 instance.
You can view the details of the workflow and its execution [here](https://github.com/ravindramohith/discord-clone/actions).
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.