Open Journal

A digital safe space for journaling and peer support with AI-guided prompts and inclusive collaborative communities.

Digital Safe Spaces & Mental Health Support

Open Journal creates inclusive platforms for anonymous peer support and guided journaling experiences that align with digital mental health initiatives:

• Safe Journaling Spaces - Private entries with optional AI-powered supportive prompts
• Anonymous Peer Communities - Collaborative spaces for shared experiences and mutual support
• Free-form & Guided Journaling - Write freely or use AI-generated prompts for reflection and wellness
• Moderated Community Spaces - Creator-controlled environments for focused peer support
• Supportive Social Features - Encouraging interactions through comments and positive reinforcement

Features

Personal Journaling

• Private & public entries
• AI-powered writing prompts (Gemini AI)
• Rich text editor with image uploads
• Smart tagging system

Collaborative Spaces

• Create communities around shared interests
• Space-specific posts and discussions
• Member management with invite codes
• Creator controls

Social Features

• Activity feed for public posts
• Comments and stars on entries
• User profiles and achievements

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Auth)
• AI: Google Gemini API
• Build: Vite

Setup

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Environment setup: Get Gemini API key from Google AI Studio

   Create .env.local:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
   

3. Run locally:

   npm run dev

   Open http://localhost:5173

Project Structure

src/
├── components/     # React components
├── services/      # Firebase and AI services
├── types.ts      # TypeScript definitions
└── constants.ts  # App constants