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+ + CoC Inheritance 2025 + +
+ MindLink+: Your Personal Peer Support & Wellbeing Platform +

+ +
+By smitbhoir20 +
+
+ +
+Table of Contents + +- [Description](#description) +- [Links](#links) +- [Tech Stack](#tech-stack) +- [Progress](#progress) +- [Future Scope](#future-scope) +- [Applications](#applications) +- [Project Setup](#project-setup) +- [Team Members](#team-members) +- [Mentors](#mentors) + +
+ +## Description + +MindLink+ is a modern, student-friendly mental wellbeing platform designed to provide a safe space for anonymous peer support. The platform addresses the critical need for accessible mental health resources, offering themed chat rooms, an AI-powered wellness companion (MoodBot), and daily self-care challenges. Built with a focus on privacy and community, it helps students navigate stress, anxiety, and loneliness together. + +## Links + +- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/smitbhoir20/Mind-Link) +- [Demo Video](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZF4nDWSZp99R-2eETPNnloso3zFWdA_8) +- [Project Screenshots](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZF4nDWSZp99R-2eETPNnloso3zFWdA_8) +- [Hosted Website](https://mind-link-steel.vercel.app/) + +## Tech-Stack + +### System Architecture + +```mermaid +graph TD + User([User/Source]) --> Frontend[Next.js Frontend] + Frontend <--> Backend[Express.js Backend] + Backend <--> Socket[Socket.io Real-time] + Backend <--> DB[(SQLite/MySQL)] + Backend <--> AI[Groq / OpenAI / Google AI] + Socket <--> User +``` + +### Front-end +- **Next.js**: Modern React framework for the interface. +- **Tailwind CSS**: Utility-first CSS for responsive design. +- **Lucide React**: Clean and consistent iconography. +- **Socket.io-client**: Real-time communication for chat rooms. + +### AI & Backend +- **Framework**: Express.js +- **Database**: SQLite (local development) / MySQL (production) +- **AI Integration**: Groq SDK for lightning-fast AI responses +- **Communication**: Socket.io for real-time anonymous chat + +## Screenshots + +| | | +|:---:|:---:| +| ![Landing Page](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170656.png)
*Landing Page* | ![Feature Categories](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170706.png)
*Support Categories* | +| ![Get Started](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170723.png)
*Get Started Section* | ![Buddy Chat](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170751.png)
*Buddy Chat (P2P)* | +| ![Chat Rooms](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170805.png)
*Anonymous Chat Rooms* | ![MoodBot](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170816.png)
*AI MoodBot* | +| ![Self-Care](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170825.png)
*Daily Self-Care* | ![About Page](ss/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20170836.png)
*About MindLink+* | + +--- + +## Progress + +### Fully Implemented Features + +* **Anonymous Peer Chat Rooms**: Real-time themed rooms (Exam Stress, Career Talk, Focus Zone) with identity protection. +* **AI MoodBot**: 24/7 AI wellness companion for instant support and coping strategies. +* **Daily Self-Care Challenges**: Interactive wellness habits and daily challenges. +* **Safe Space Moderation**: Environment designed for empathy and anonymity. + +--- + +### Partially Implemented Features / Work in Progress + +* **Enhanced AI Personality**: Further refining MoodBot for more nuanced emotional responses. +* **Expanded Room Categories**: Adding more niche support groups based on student feedback. + +## Future Scope + +* **Specialized AI Modules**: Integration of specific CBT-based AI therapy paths. +* **Mobile Application**: Porting the platform to React Native for cross-platform accessibility. +* **Voice Support**: Adding voice-to-text and voice chat capabilities for better accessibility. + +## Applications + +1. **Academic Institutions** - Providing students with an immediate, low-barrier support network. +2. **Student Counseling Services** - Acting as a supplementary tool for mental health professionals to reach more students. + +## Project Setup + +### 1. Clone the GitHub repo + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/smitbhoir20/Mind-Link.git +``` + +### 2. Install Dependencies + +**Frontend:** +```bash +cd frontend +npm install +``` + +**Backend:** +```bash +cd ../backend +npm install +``` + +### 3. Environment Configuration + +Create a `.env` file in the `backend` directory based on `.env.example`: +```env +PORT=5000 +OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here +GROQ_API_KEY=your_key_here +DB_HOST=localhost +DB_USER=root +DB_PASSWORD=your_password +DB_NAME=mindlink +``` + +### 4. Start the Application + +**Run Backend:** +```bash +cd backend +npm start +``` + +**Run Frontend:** +```bash +cd frontend +npm run dev +``` + +## Team Members + +* **Smit Bhoir**: [https://github.com/smitbhoir20](https://github.com/smitbhoir20) +* **Nihal Nayak**: [https://github.com/nihalnayak45](https://github.com/nihalnayak45) +* **Abhinav Patil**: [https://github.com/pluss3446](https://github.com/pluss3446) +* **Debojyoti Ghoshal**: [https://github.com/debojyotighoshal](https://github.com/debojyotighoshal) + + +## Mentors + +* **[Mentor Name]**: [https://github.com/smitbhoir20](https://github.com/smitbhoir20)