LinkNest: Real-Time Video Conferencing Platform

LinkNest is a modern, real-time video conferencing application built with React, WebRTC, and Socket.IO. It enables seamless video meetings, instant messaging, and collaborative features in a clean, intuitive interface.

🚀 Features

• Real-Time Video Conferencing: High-quality video calls with multiple participants
• Instant Chat: Built-in chat functionality during meetings
• Screen Sharing: Share your screen with meeting participants
• Meeting Controls:
  • Mute/unmute audio
  • Toggle video on/off
  • Toggle screen sharing
  • View participants list
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices
• No Sign-up Required: Quick join with just a meeting ID

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Material-UI, Redux
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Real-Time Communication: WebRTC, Socket.IO
• Build Tool: Vite

🚦 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nesarw/LinkNest.git
   cd LinkNest

2. Install dependencies:

   # Install server dependencies
   cd server
   npm install
   
   # Install client dependencies
   cd ../client
   npm install

3. Start the development servers:

   # Start the backend server (from server directory)
   npm start
   
   # Start the frontend development server (from client directory)
   npm run dev

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

📝 License

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

🤝 Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check issues page.