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# NostrCount
A decentralized life milestone tracker built on the Nostr protocol. Track your progress, celebrate achievements, and share your journey with the world.
## Features
- **Censorship Resistant**: Built on Nostr for decentralized data storage
- **Lightning Zaps**: Support creators with Bitcoin Lightning Network payments
- **Private or Public**: Choose to keep counters private or share them publicly
- **Two Counter Types**: Track "days since" achievements or "days until" events
- **Real-time Updates**: Automatic syncing across devices through Nostr relays
- **Modern UI**: Beautiful, responsive design with Tailwind CSS
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- npm or yarn
- A Nostr extension (like Alby, nos2x, or Flamingo) for signing events
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/nostrcount.git
cd nostrcount
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Create environment file:
```bash
cp .env.example .env
```
4. Start the development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
5. Open your browser to `http://localhost:3000`
## Usage
### Creating a Counter
1. Connect your Nostr extension by clicking "Login"
2. Go to your Dashboard
3. Click "Create Counter"
4. Fill in the details:
- **Title**: What you're tracking (e.g., "Quit Smoking")
- **Date**: The reference date
- **Type**: "Days Since" or "Days Until"
- **Visibility**: Public or Private
### Sharing Counters
Public counters can be shared with a direct link. Each counter has a unique URL that others can view and even zap (tip) if they have Lightning Network setup.
### Zapping
Support others on their journey by sending Lightning Network tips. Click the "Zap" button on any public counter to send sats!
## Architecture
### Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: React 18 + TypeScript + Vite
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS
- **Nostr Integration**: NDK (Nostr Development Kit)
- **Date Handling**: Day.js
- **Routing**: React Router
- **Icons**: Lucide React
### Nostr Implementation
- **Event Kind**: 30078 (Parameterized Replaceable Events)
- **Event Tags**:
- `d`: Unique identifier/slug
- `type`: "since" or "until"
- `title`: Human-readable counter name
- `date`: ISO date string
- `visibility`: "public" or "private"
### Data Storage
All counter data is stored on Nostr relays as events. No centralized database is required, making the app fully decentralized and censorship-resistant.
## Development
### Project Structure
```
src/
├── components/ # React components
│ ├── CounterCard.tsx # Individual counter display
│ ├── CounterFormModal.tsx # Counter creation/editing
│ ├── Header.tsx # Navigation header
│ ├── LoadingSpinner.tsx # Loading component
│ └── ZapButton.tsx # Lightning zap functionality
├── contexts/ # React contexts
│ └── NDKContext.tsx # Nostr connection management
├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks
│ └── useCounters.ts # Counter data management
├── pages/ # Page components
│ ├── CounterDetail.tsx # Individual counter view
│ ├── Dashboard.tsx # User dashboard
│ └── Home.tsx # Landing page
├── types/ # TypeScript types
│ └── index.ts # Type definitions
├── utils/ # Utility functions
│ ├── date.ts # Date calculation helpers
│ └── nostr.ts # Nostr event helpers
└── App.tsx # Main app component
```
### Available Scripts
- `npm run dev`: Start development server
- `npm run build`: Build for production
- `npm run preview`: Preview production build
- `npm run lint`: Run ESLint
### Adding New Features
1. **New Counter Types**: Modify the `Counter` type in `src/types/index.ts`
2. **New Relays**: Update `DEFAULT_RELAYS` in `src/utils/nostr.ts`
3. **Styling**: Use Tailwind CSS classes or extend the theme in `tailwind.config.js`
## Deployment
### Build for Production
```bash
npm run build
```
The built files will be in the `dist` directory, ready for deployment to any static hosting service.
### Recommended Hosting
- **Vercel**: Zero-config deployments with automatic HTTPS
- **Netlify**: Simple drag-and-drop deployments
- **GitHub Pages**: Free hosting for open source projects
- **IPFS**: Decentralized hosting matching the decentralized nature of Nostr
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
3. Commit your changes: `git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`
4. Push to the branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
5. Open a Pull Request
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Support
- **Issues**: Report bugs or request features on GitHub
- **Discussions**: Join the community discussion
- **Zaps**: Support the project with Lightning Network tips
## Acknowledgments
- [Nostr Protocol](https://nostr.com) for the decentralized foundation
- [NDK](https://github.com/nostr-dev-kit/ndk) for the excellent Nostr development kit
- [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com) for the amazing styling framework
- All the Nostr relay operators keeping the network running
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**Built with ⚡ by the Nostr community**