GMeet Alternative

Welcome to our hackathon project! This platform is designed to revolutionize online meetings by integrating advanced features such as AI-powered summarization and transcription. We have built the entire WebRTC infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring seamless real-time video and audio communication.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Tech Stack
• Usage
• Contributors

Introduction

GMeet Alternative is an online meeting platform created during a hackathon. The platform offers several innovative features, including AI-powered summarization and transcription, to enhance user productivity and collaboration. Built with a robust WebRTC infrastructure, our solution ensures seamless real-time video and audio communication.

Features

• AI Summarization: Get concise summaries of your meetings.
• Realtime Video Conferencing: Seamless video communication with low latency.
• Screen Sharing: Share screens during meetings.

Screenshots

Homepage

Meeting Interface

WebRTC Implementation

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• AI Services: Text summarization, Speech-to-Text APIs
• Database: MongoDB
• Realtime Communication: WebRTC, Socket.io

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your machine
• MongoDB installed and running
• Git installed on your machine

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GmeetAlternative/GmeetAlternative.git
   cd GmeetAlternative

2. Install backend dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following:

     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     PORT=4000
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     HUGGING_FACE_API_KEY=your_hugging_face_api_key

5. Run the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm run build
   npm run start

6. Run the frontend server:

   cd ../frontend
   npm run dev

Usage

1. Start a meeting: Login and navigate to the dashboard and enter a roomid click on "Start Meeting".
2. Join a meeting: Enter the room ID and join an existing meeting.
3. AI Features: After the meeting, the AI summarization and transcription features enhance the experience.

Contributors

• Mohit Verma - emvee - GitHub
• Tanisha Dixit - rhapsody - GitHub