VibeXCode is a modern, collaborative group chat and forum platform built using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Socket.IO, MongoDB, and Appwrite. It supports real-time messaging, image sharing, and authentication with both Appwrite and Firebase (including social login options).

• 🔐 User Authentication with Appwrite & Firebase
• 💬 Real-time group chat using Socket.IO
• 🖼️ Image sharing support
• 🌗 Light and Dark mode UI
• 👤 Editable user profiles (name, email)
• 🧑‍💻 Developer-friendly tech stack
• 📱 Responsive design

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Authentication: Appwrite, Firebase
• Database: MongoDB
• Deployment: Vercel / Netlify / Custom

• Node.js ≥ 18
• MongoDB (local or Atlas)
• Appwrite project & API keys
• Firebase setup (for optional social login)

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/vibexcode.git
cd vibexcode
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Create and configure .env.local
cp .env.example .env.local
# Fill in Appwrite, Firebase, and MongoDB credentials
# Run the development server
npm run dev