Startup Directory Platform

A Next.js 15 platform where entrepreneurs can submit their startup ideas for virtual pitch competitions, browse other pitches, and gain exposure through a clean, minimalistic design for a smooth user experience.

Features

• Dynamic Homepage: Displays the latest startup ideas using Sanity's Content API.
• User Authentication: Easy login with GitHub.
• Submit Startup Ideas: Title, description, category, and multimedia links (images),content.
• Browse and Filter: Browse submitted ideas and filter by category.
• Detailed Pitch View: View full pitch details, including multimedia.
• User Submissions: View the list of pitches submitted by the user.
• View Tracking: Track the number of views for each pitch.
• Search Functionality: Efficient pitch loading and viewing with search capabilities.
• Minimalistic Design: Clean and essential UI for a great user experience.

Tech Stack

• React 19
• Next.js 15
• Sanity
• TailwindCSS
• ShadCN
• TypeScript

Screenshots

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your local machine:

• git
• Node.js (v16 or later)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Local Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/kundusubrata/yc-directory.git
   cd yc-directory

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables Create a new file named .env.local in the root of your project and add the following content:

   AUTH_SECRET="="  
   AUTH_GITHUB_ID=""
   AUTH_GITHUB_SECRET=""
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_PROJECT_ID=""
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_DATASET="production"
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_API_VERSION="vX"
   SANITY_WRITE_TOKEN=""

   Replace the placeholder values with your actual Sanity credentials and add the necessary environment variables. To obtain these values, sign up and create a new project on the Sanity website. For GitHub integration, go to GitHub Developer Settings and obtain the required credentials.

4. Run the Development Server

   npm run dev

   This will start the development server at http://localhost:3000.

5. Access the Application Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the application in action.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository, create a branch, and submit pull requests for any improvements or fixes.