Shadow Secret 🔐

Shadow Secret is a secure, encrypted text-sharing tool designed to ensure that your secrets remain confidential during conversations. With advanced encryption and customizable message expiration, it provides a reliable way to share sensitive information securely.

Features ✨

• AES-256 Encryption: Messages are encrypted using strong AES-256 encryption for top-level security.
• User-Provided Password Protection: Users provide a password to encrypt and decrypt messages, ensuring only authorized access.
• Message Expiration: Set expiration times for messages to auto-delete after a specified duration.
• Secure Storage: Messages are stored securely using the Crypto module for encryption and an expiration mechanism for timely deletion.

Technologies Used 🛠️

• Next.js: Fast and efficient server-side rendering and static site generation.
• TypeScript: Ensures type safety and enhanced code quality.
• MongoDB: Database for secure storage of encrypted messages.
• Prisma: ORM for seamless database interaction.
• Crypto Module: Implements AES-256 encryption for message security.

Getting Started 🚀

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ShreyashPG/Shadow-Secret.git 
   cd shadowsecret

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install  
   # or  
   yarn install  

3. Configure Environment Variables:
   Create a .env file and add the following variables:

   DATABASE_URL=<your-mongodb-connection-string>  
   NODE_ENV=development
   BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev  
   # or  
   yarn dev  

5. Access the app at http://localhost:3000.

Usage Instructions 📘

1. Enter your message.
2. Provide a password to encrypt the message.
3. Set an expiration time (e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day).
4. Share the generated link securely.
5. The recipient enters the provided password to decrypt the message.

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Shadow Secret: Share secrets, securely. 🔒