EmberChat

EmberChat is a minimal, zero-complexity chat application built with SvelteKit, Firebase, Tailwind CSS, and DaisyUI. It features authentication, real-time global chat, and user profile management.

Features

• 🔥 Real-time global chat using Firebase Firestore
• 🔐 User authentication (sign up, login, email verification)
• 👤 User profile management (display name, email)
• 🎨 Responsive UI with Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI
• ⚡ Fast, modern SvelteKit app structure

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+ recommended)
• Firebase Project with Authentication and Firestore enabled

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Oded2/emberchat.git
   cd emberchat
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Set up Firebase:

   • Create a new Firebase project in the Firebase Console.

   • Enable Firestore and Authentication (Email/Password) in the Firebase Console.

   • Create a .env file in the root of the project and add your Firebase config:

     VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
     VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
     VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
     VITE_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
     VITE_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
     VITE_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id
     

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   

   Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5173 (or the URL shown in the terminal).

Usage

• Sign up / Log in: Use the authentication form to sign up or log in.
• Global chat: Access the global chat from the navigation menu.
• User profile: Manage your profile and view other users' profiles.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Made by Oded