👋 Welcome to Flow-API!

Tired of juggling multiple API keys and navigating complex documentation for different services? Flow-API is here to streamline your workflow! We provide a powerful API aggregation platform that acts as a central hub for all your third-party API needs.

Imagine managing APIs for cloud storage, payment processing, AI models, and communication services – all through one consistent interface and one set of credentials. Flow-API makes this a reality, simplifying integration, reducing complexity, and saving you valuable development time.

Whether you're a solo developer, a startup, or a large enterprise, Flow-API empowers you to connect, manage, and monitor your essential services effortlessly.

✨ Key Features

• 🔑 Unified API Access: Say goodbye to provider-specific SDKs and authentication methods. Interact with diverse services (like OpenAI, Stripe, AWS S3, Twilio, etc. - examples) using a single, standardized Flow-API endpoint.
• 🔐 Centralized Key Management: Securely store and manage your API keys from various providers within your Flow-API account. No more scattering sensitive credentials across different projects or environments.
• 📊 Intuitive Dashboard: Get a clear overview of your connected services, monitor API call usage, track spending, and manage your account settings through a clean and modern web interface.
• 💰 Wallet & Token System: Manage your Flow-API balance, purchase credits (tokens), and monitor costs associated with your API usage across all connected services.
• 📚 Integrated Documentation: Access clear, concise documentation not only for the Flow-API platform itself but also for the specific endpoints of the integrated third-party services, all in one place.
• 👤 Secure User Authentication: Robust login and registration system to protect your account and API keys.
• 🔌 Extensible Architecture: Designed with future growth in mind, allowing for easy integration of new API providers.

🏗️ Project Structure

The Flow-API project is organized into two main components:

• ./frontend: The sleek and responsive user interface built with Next.js, allowing users to manage their accounts, keys, and services.
• ./backend: (Coming Soon!) The core engine built with Go. This service will handle the actual API request routing, authentication with third-party providers, data persistence, and the main business logic.

💻 Technology Stack

Frontend (Current)

• Framework: Next.js (v15+ with Turbopack) - For a fast, modern web experience.
• Language: TypeScript - For robust, type-safe code.
• UI Library: React (v19) - The foundation for our interactive components.
• Styling: Tailwind CSS (v4) - Utility-first CSS for rapid UI development.
• Components: Radix UI Primitives & shadcn/ui style - Accessible, unstyled components brought to life.
• State Management: Zustand - Simple, lightweight state management.
• Icons: Lucide React - Beautiful and consistent icons.
• Theming: next-themes - Seamless light/dark mode switching.

Backend (Planned)

• Language: Go (Golang) - Chosen for its performance, concurrency, and strong standard library, ideal for building scalable backend services.
• (Specific libraries/frameworks TBD)

🚀 Getting Started (Frontend)

Want to run the frontend locally? Follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites: Make sure you have Node.js (v20 or newer is recommended) and npm installed on your system.

2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Luorivergoddess/Flow-API.git
   cd Flow-API

3. Navigate to the Frontend Directory:

   cd frontend

4. Install Dependencies: Let npm fetch all the necessary packages.

   npm install

5. Run the Development Server: Start the Next.js app in development mode (with Turbopack for speed!).

   npm run dev

6. Open Your Browser: Navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Flow-API frontend running!

🛠️ Backend Development

The Go backend is currently under active development. Setup instructions and details will be added here once the initial version is ready. Stay tuned!

🤝 Contributing (Optional)

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to help improve Flow-API, please check out our CONTRIBUTING.md guide (link to be added) for details on how to submit pull requests, report issues, and suggest features.

📄 License (Optional)

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details. (You'll need to create a LICENSE file if you choose this).