📦 Memory Haven

Memory Haven is a full-stack web application where users can securely store personal memories (text, images, audio, or video) that are only accessible after a future unlock date. Think of it as a digital time capsule platform!

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Live Demo

https://memory-haven-two.vercel.app/

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

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🚀 Features

• ✅ User Registration and Login
• ✅ Protected Routes with JWT Authentication
• ✅ Create Time Capsules with:
  • Future Unlock Date
  • Optional media uploads (images, audio, video)
• ✅ View Your Capsules
• ✅ Capsules stay private until the unlock date
• ✅ Responsive & clean UI

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⚙️ Setup Instructions

📦 Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory: cd backend
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Create a .env file: PORT=5000 MONGO_URI=mongodb+srv://user1:user1%40mongo@cluster-mh.pjjo2.mongodb.net/memory_haven?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=Cluster-mh JWT_SECRET=HIDDEN
4. Start the backend server: node index.js

💻 Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory: cd frontend
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the frontend app: npm start

🔐 Authentication

• JWT token is stored in `localStorage` after login.
• Protected routes (like profile and capsule creation) require the token in the `Authorization` header.

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📤 File Uploads

• Media files are stored in a local `/uploads/` folder.
• Uploaded files are linked directly in capsules.

🧠 Future Ideas

• Email reminders when capsule opens
• Share capsule access with friends
• Password-protected capsules
• AI-generated memory summaries
• Timeline view of capsules

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👤 Author

Khushbu Sharma
📧 khushbu.sharma7105@gmail.com
💻 https://github.com/Khushbu710

Open to suggestions and improvements

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