OurDiary is a free, modern web app for journaling and memory keeping. Create and organize unlimited diary entries, securely attach photos and files, and access your memories from anywhere—always private, always yours.

Features

• Unlimited diary entries
• Secure sign up and login
• Attach images and files to notes
• Search by keyword, tag, or date
• Responsive and mobile-friendly interface
• Cloud-based, automatic backup
• Free, fast, and easy to use

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React / Next.js
• Authentication: Firebase Auth
• Database: Firebase Firestore
• File Storage: Firebase Storage
• Hosting: Vercel or Firebase Hosting

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js & npm
• Git
• VS Code (or another code editor)
• Free Firebase account (firebase.google.com) for Auth, Firestore, and Storage

Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ourdiary.git cd ourdiary

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables Copy .env.example to .env Add your Firebase config values
   (Get these from your Firebase Project Settings)

4. Start Development Server

   npm run dev
   

   Visit http://localhost:3000 to use the app locally.

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Deployment

• Recommended: Deploy to Vercel or Firebase Hosting
• Connect your GitHub repository and set the same environment variables in your hosting dashboard

Contributing

1. Fork the repo
2. Create a branch: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Commit your changes
4. Push and open a Pull Request

License

MIT License — see LICENSE for details.

Support

Questions or suggestions?
Open an issue or contact: [email protected]

Start capturing your moments today with OurDiary — your private, unlimited cloud diary!