SkyNotes

SkyNotes is a modern, collaborative cloud-based note-taking platform. It allows users to create, edit, and organize notes with real-time collaboration, drawing tools, and customizable themes. The app supports user authentication, subscription plans, and integrates with AWS DynamoDB for scalable cloud storage.

Features

• Rich Note Editing: Create and edit sticky notes with text, colors, and drag-and-drop positioning.
• Drawing Tools: Draw and annotate directly on your notes with pencil and eraser tools.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration with Firebase Auth.
• Subscription Plans: Multiple plans (Free, Stars, Orbit, Boost) with different note and word limits.
• Cloud Storage: All notes are saved in AWS DynamoDB for reliability and scalability.
• Responsive UI: Beautiful, mobile-friendly interface built with React and Tailwind CSS.
• Chat: Real-time chat sidebar for team communication (in collaborative mode).

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, SweetAlert2, FontAwesome
• Backend: Node.js, Express.
• Database: AWS DynamoDB
• Authentication: Firebase Auth

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• AWS account (for DynamoDB)
• Firebase project (for Auth)

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/llcxmn/SkyNotes.git SkyNotes
   cd SkyNotes

2. Install dependencies:

   cd client
   npm install
   cd ../server
   npm install

3. Configure environment variables:
   • Copy .env.example to .env in both client and server folders.
   • Fill in your AWS, DynamoDB, and Firebase credentials.
4. Run the app:
   • Start the backend server:

     cd server
     npm run devStart

   • Start the frontend:

     cd ../client
     npm start

   • The app will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Folder Structure

• client/ - React + NextJS frontend
• server/ - Node.js backend
• client/src/lib/dynamoDB.js - DynamoDB integration
• client/src/pages/ + client/src/component/ + client/src/components/- Main app pages (Notes, Billing, Profile, etc.)

Subscription Plans

Plan	Notes/Day	Words/Note
Free Plan	5	100
Stars	15	250
Orbit	50	500
Boost	Unlimited	Unlimited

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

MIT

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