Threads

Description

Threads is a simple anonymous discussion tool.

To discuss current or potential uses, see our new Threads forum.

Dev environment

Stack

• Ruby on Rails 5.2
• Ruby 2.4.1
• Puma
• Redis
• Postgresql 9.6.x

Docker

• cp .env.example .env
• docker-compose up
• docker-compose exec website sh
• bundle exec rake db:create
• bundle exec rake db:migrate
• The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

Tests

• bundle exec rspec spec

License

MIT

Modern Firebase v1

A parallel Firebase/GCS implementation lives in the apps/web, firebase, and functions directories. Rails remains unchanged.

Local quickstart

1. Install dependencies:

   cd functions && npm install
   cd ../apps/web && npm install

2. In firebase/, start the Emulator Suite (auth, firestore, functions):

   firebase emulators:start

3. In another terminal run the Next.js client:

   cd apps/web
   cp .env.example .env
   npm run dev

4. Visit http://localhost:3000, sign in anonymously, create/join rooms, and chat in real time. The callable ensureNymProfile sets your deterministic nym identity; Firestore rules enforce cloak mode and membership.

See docs/modernization_v1.md for architecture details, rules, and seeding helpers.