EddieHubCommunity / LinkFree

Connect to your audience with a single link. Showcase the content you create and your projects in one place. Make it easier for people to find, follow and subscribe.

What is LinkFree?

A platform where people in tech can have a single hub to showcase their content in order to accelerate their career, whilst contributing to an Open Source project and being part of a community that has a say in where the project is going.

Your profile will have links to your social media and content. You can also add your timeline, testimonials, and upcoming events that you are participating in.

Here is an example of a LinkFree Profile https://linkfree.io/eddiejaoude

Tech Stack

LinkFree is built using the following technologies:

• Next.js - a framework for building server-rendered React applications
• MongoDB - a NoSQL database
• Tailwind CSS - a utility-first CSS framework

Quickstart

You have 4 options to contribute to the repo, please pick your favourite from:

1. GitHub UI (recommended for adding/editing your profile)
2. Gitpod
3. Local development
4. Local development with Docker Compose

Brief documentation is below, but full documentation can be found here https://linkfree.io/docs

Warning: Your DB will be empty, you will need to load the data into the database! You can do this by visiting the url /api/system/reload?secret=development

GitHub UI

This is great if you only want to add your Profile or make changes to it.

Here is the QuickStart guide to add your profile

• With JSON https://linkfree.io/docs/quickstart-json
• With Forms https://linkfree.io/docs/quickstart-forms

Note: give extra attention to JSON formatting and the GitHub Action after you create the Pull Request

Read more in the official documentation - https://linkfree.io/docs/environments/github-ui

Gitpod

In the cloud-free development environment which will have all the dependencies you need (for example MongoDB).

You can use Gitpod in the cloud

Read more in the official documentation - https://linkfree.io/docs/environments/gitpod

Local development

This environment is fully on your computer and requires each dependency (for example MongoDB) to be installed and set up, but it gives you the most flexibility for customisation.

Prerequisites

Before contributing or adding a new feature, please make sure you have already installed the following tools:

• NodeJs (Works with Node LTS version v18.16.1)
• MongoDB
• Optional NVM: Switch Node version by using nvm use (on Windows, use nvm use v18.16.1). If this is not installed, run nvm install v18.16.1.

Commands

You can set this up locally with the following steps:

1. copy the .env.example file to .env and update any details required
2. MongoDB is required, it is possible to use docker compose up to start the MongoDB service
3. npm ci
4. npm run dev

Read more in the official documentation https://linkfree.io/docs/environments/local-development#local-development

Local development with Docker Compose

This will allow you to run your favourite IDE but not have to install any dependencies on your computer like NodeJS and MongoDB.

Prerequisites

• Git
• Docker and Docker Compose V2. or Docker Desktop

Commands

1. git clone https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity/LinkFree

2. cd LinkFree

3. docker compose up

4. In your browser on localhost:3000 you should now see the project up and running.

5. Now you need to upload the data in your mongoDB instance. localhost:3000/api/system/reload?secret=development

6. Recheck localhost:3000 to confirm data is uploaded, you should see current amount of active users.

Note
If you wanna look at the database, you can use MongoDB Compass with connection string as mongodb://localhost:27017/linkfree

Read more in the official documentation - https://linkfree.io/docs/environments/local-development#docker-compose

How to add YOUR Profile

Step by step quickstart guide can be found in the full docs here

• With JSON https://linkfree.io/docs/quickstart-json
• With Forms https://linkfree.io/docs/quickstart-forms

Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from individuals who have used LinkFree:-

Francesco Ciulla

"I had another similar (paid) service. I tried LinkFree for a week and I got almost double the clicks on the links in the same period, redirecting from the same link. I decided to start using it regularly. I am very satisfied. It's not just a list of links but it's backed by a great Open Source community."

• Name : Francesco Ciulla
• Bio : Developer Advocate at daily.dev, Docker Captain, Public Speaker, Community Builder
• Username : Francesco Ciulla

Amanda Martin

"Where LinkFree really stands out is the ability to make meaningful connections and find collaborators due to thoughtful features that are not simply about chasing ways to build your audience. The fact that it's also Open Source really makes it the tool I was waiting for in this space."

• Name : Amanda Martin
• Bio : Developer Advocate | Always Curious | Always Silly
• Username : Amanda Martin

Pradumna Saraf

"LinkFree is very close to me because I have seen it evolve. With LinkFree, I have discovered so many amazing people in tech. Some of my favorite features are the barcode for profiles and testimonials. If you are reading this and don't have a profile, I highly recommend doing that. Thank you, Eddie and EddieHub community, for building this incredible app."

• Name : Pradumna Saraf
• Bio : Open Source | DevOps | Golang Developer | EddieHub Ambassador
• Username : Pradumna Saraf

GitHub Accelerator

LinkFree was accepted into the GitHub Accelerator program... https://accelerator.github.com

Support

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Our Pledge

We take participation in our community as a harassment-free experience for everyone and we pledge to act in ways to contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse and inclusive community.

If you have experienced or been made aware of unacceptable behaviour, please remember that you can report this. Read our Code of Conduct for more details.