Connect - Empowering Artisans, Enriching Lives

🚀 Project Overview

Connect is an innovative platform designed to bridge skilled artisans and craftsmen with potential buyers and learners. Through AI-powered engagement, commission-free transactions, and skill-enhancement tools, Connect ensures that talented individuals receive the recognition, exposure, and opportunities they deserve.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Swiper, React Icons
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose
• AI Features: Chatbot(llama-3.1-8b-instant), Vision Model(llama-3.2-11b-vision-preview)
• Authentication: Clerk

📦 Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• npm (v7+)
• Python (v3.9+)

🔧 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/connect.git
   cd connect

2. Install dependencies

   # Frontend
   cd frontend
   npm install
   
   # Backend
   cd ../backend
   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure Environment Variables

   • Create a .env file in both frontend and backend directories.
   • Add necessary configuration details:

   API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
   DATABASE_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
   FIREBASE_AUTH_CONFIG=your_firebase_config

4. Run the Application

   # Start frontend
   cd frontend
   npm run dev
   
   # Start backend
   cd ../backend
   python app.py

👥 Team Members

1. Priyanshu Agarwal
2. Keerthana Reddy
3. Harshitha L
4. Anthony Pinto

❤️ Made with passion at Beachack 6.0