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🚀Introducing AnonyPost: A Social Media App for Anonymous Sharing

#javascript #react #socialmedia #opensource

Hello, DEV community! 👋

I'm excited to introduce Anonypost, a social media app where users can share their thoughts anonymously without login or personal details. This project is built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), offering a secure and simple way to post, read, and interact anonymously.

🌟 Features

  • 📝 Post & Messages anonymously
  • 🔄 Real-time updates
  • 👍 Like and engage with posts
  • ⚡ Simple and lightweight UI

📦 Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React.js
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js
  • Database: MongoDB
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS.
  • Hosting: Vercel.

🚀 Try Anonypost Now

🔗 Live Demo: Anonypost Test App

🛠️ Installation & Setup

Want to run Anonypost locally? Follow these steps:

1️⃣ Clone the Repository 

git clone https://github.com/mahmud-r-farhan/AnonyPost
cd AnonyPost
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2️⃣ Install Dependencies

Backend 

cd server
npm install
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Frontend 

npm install
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3️⃣ Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the server directory and add:

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
PORT=5000
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4️⃣ Run the App

Start Backend Server 

cd server
npm run dev
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Start Frontend 

npm start
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Now, visit http://localhost:3000 to access the app!

💡 Contribute

I’d love your feedback and contributions! Feel free to fork the repo, submit PRs, or report issues.

🔗 GitHub Repository: Anonypost GitHub

anonypost-app.vercel.app

GitHub logo mahmud-r-farhan / AnonyPost

AnonyPost is a secure platform for anonymous posting social media, built with a React frontend and a Node.js backend. It ensures privacy, encryption, and moderation to create a safe and open space for users to share thoughts without revealing their identity.

Annoy Post - Post Anonymous

Overview

A secure platform for anonymous message posting, built with React frontend and Node.js backend.

Frontend (React)

Modern UI for anonymous messaging.

Tech Stack

  • React + Redux
  • Axios
  • CSS Modules

Core Features

  • Anonymous posting
  • Message feed
  • Responsive design

Setup Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm start
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Backend (Node.js)

RESTful API server with MongoDB storage.

Tech Stack

  • Node.js + Express
  • MongoDB + Mongoose

Core Features

  • Secure API endpoints
  • Data validation
  • Error handling

Setup Backend

cd backend
npm install
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Create .env:

MONGO_URI=<mongodb_connection>
PORT=5000

Start server:

npm start
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Development

  • License: MIT
  • Contributions: Via pull requests



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Top comments (2)

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edralyn ocana •

do you even think sometimes that life is really getting ouut of hand

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Mahmud Rahman •

Maybe. Because they influence our lives and thinking in many ways. From social media scrolling to news or last activity.