intrst is a premium, AI-powered social platform designed specifically for college campuses. It goes beyond proximity friends to find your true tribe based on deep compatibility and niche interests.
- AI-Powered Matching: Our proprietary matching engine analyzes your interests and personality to find your most compatible campus connections.
- Anonymous Discovery: Connect with matches using codenames and voice messages. Reveal your identity only when you both feel ready.
- Campus Pulse: Real-time updates on canteen ratings, professor reviews, events, and community discussions.
- Verified Network: Access restricted to verified institutional email domains (@gitam.in, etc.).
- Frontend: Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Anime.js
- Backend: Node.js, Express, Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage)
- State Management: Zustand, UserContext
git clone https://github.com/Sampath04x/hmu-platform.git
cd hmu-platform# Install frontend dependencies
npm install
# Install backend dependencies
cd backend
npm install
cd ..Create a .env.local in the root and a .env in the backend/ directory based on the .env.example files provided.
# Root directory (Frontend)
npm run dev
# backend directory (Backend)
cd backend
npm start- Super Admins: Defined in backend environment.
- Institutional Lock: Verification required via campus email domains.
- Data Privacy: Encrypted profiles and anonymous interaction layers.
Built with ❤️ for the campus community.