CHAT

the store for chat components

theunpartychat

A modern, intelligent chat interface for the UNPARTY ecosystem

Overview

theunpartychat is a Next.js-based conversational interface designed to facilitate meaningful interactions within the UNPARTY ecosystem. This application provides a modern, responsive chat experience that embodies UNPARTY's core values of creator ownership, privacy, and cost-sensitivity.

Repository Information

Location: https://github.com/unparty-app/theunpartychat
Status: Active Development
Primary Purpose: Conversational interface and chat experience for UNPARTY users

Tech Stack

Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
Language: TypeScript 5
UI Library: React 19
Styling: Tailwind CSS 4
Linting: ESLint 9 (with Next.js config)
Deployment: Vercel (recommended)
Package Manager: npm

Key Features

Modern Chat Interface: Clean, responsive design built with React 19 and Next.js 15
UNPARTY Brand Integration: Custom color palette reflecting UNPARTY's visual identity
Type-Safe Development: Full TypeScript implementation for reliability
Optimized Performance: Next.js App Router for fast navigation and loading
Dark Mode Support: Built-in light/dark theme support
Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach using Tailwind CSS 4

Architecture

Code

Chat Application (Next.js 15)
├── App Router Structure
│   ├── page.tsx (Home/Chat Interface)
│   ├── layout.tsx (Root Layout)
│   └── globals.css (Global Styles)
├── Constants
│   └── colors.ts (UNPARTY Brand Colors)
├── Public Assets
│   └── Static files and icons
└── Configuration
    ├── next.config.ts (Next.js config)
    ├── tsconfig.json (TypeScript config)
    ├── eslint.config.mjs (Linting rules)
    └── postcss.config.mjs (CSS processing)

UNPARTY Brand Colors

The application uses a carefully curated color palette that reflects the UNPARTY brand identity:

typescript

{
  unparty: "#f9c22e",    // Primary brand color
  electric: "#3b82f6",   // Vibrant blue
  mint: "#10b981",       // Fresh green
  coral: "#f97316",      // Warm orange
  lavender: "#8b5cf6",   // Purple accent
  sunset: "#ef4444",     // Bold red
  ocean: "#06b6d4",      // Cyan blue
  forest: "#059669"      // Deep green
}

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 20+ installed
npm package manager

Installation

Clone the repository:

bash

git clone https://github.com/unparty-app/theunpartychat.git
cd theunpartychat

Install dependencies:
bash
npm install
Run the development server:
bash
npm run dev
Open your browser: Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the application.

Available Scripts

npm run dev - Start development server with hot reload
npm run build - Create production build
npm start - Start production server (requires build first)
npm run lint - Run ESLint to check code quality

Development Guidelines

Code Style

TypeScript: All code must be fully typed
React Conventions: Use functional components with hooks
CSS: Utilize Tailwind CSS utility classes
Imports: Use absolute imports from src/

Linting

Run ESLint before committing:

bash

npm run lint

The project uses the Next.js ESLint configuration with strict TypeScript rules.

File Structure

Place React components in src/app/ using the App Router convention
Store constants and utilities in src/constants/ and src/utils/
Keep static assets in public/
Configuration files remain at the root level

Integration Points

Current Integrations

Vercel: Deployment platform (recommended)
Next.js: Core framework with automatic optimizations
Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling system

Potential Future Integrations

Authentication: Clerk or similar service
Database: PostgreSQL via Prisma ORM
Real-time: WebSockets or Server-Sent Events for live chat
AI Services: Integration with Claude or other LLMs
Analytics: User interaction tracking

Business Value

ABOUT → BUILD → CONNECT Framework

ABOUT (Understanding)

Provides users with an intuitive chat interface to learn about UNPARTY
Facilitates conversations that help users understand the ecosystem
Creates a welcoming entry point for new users

BUILD (Creation)

Enables users to express themselves through natural conversation
Supports the creation of meaningful interactions and connections
Provides a platform for users to share their thoughts and ideas

CONNECT (Sharing)

Facilitates real-time communication between users and the UNPARTY system
Creates opportunities for community engagement
Enables seamless integration with other UNPARTY products

Relationship to Ecosystem

theunpartychat serves as a conversational interface within the broader UNPARTY ecosystem:

Integration with Other Repositories

theunpartyapp: Potential integration for web-based chat features
theunpartyunppp: May provide conversational features for the native app
theunpartycrawler: Could analyze chat conversations for insights
theunpartyrunway: Development workflow and cost tracking

Data Flow

Code

User → Chat Interface → Processing → Response
  ↓
UNPARTY Ecosystem Integration
  ↓
Analytics & Insights (theunpartycrawler)

Privacy & Security

UNPARTY is committed to protecting creator ownership, privacy, and cost-sensitivity:

Data Privacy: User conversations are handled with care
Cost Awareness: Efficient architecture to minimize operational costs
Creator Control: Users maintain ownership of their content
Transparent Operations: Clear communication about data usage

Deployment

Vercel Deployment (Recommended)

Push your code to GitHub
Connect your repository to Vercel
Vercel will automatically deploy on push to main branch

Manual Deployment

bash

npm run build
npm start

The production server will run on port 3000 by default.

Contributing

Development Workflow

Create a feature branch from main
Make your changes with clear, focused commits
Run npm run lint to ensure code quality
Test your changes locally with npm run dev
Submit a pull request with a clear description

Commit Message Guidelines

Use clear, descriptive commit messages
Reference issue numbers when applicable
Follow the pattern: type: description (e.g., feat: add chat history, fix: resolve styling issue)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Build fails with font loading errors:

This is typically due to network restrictions accessing Google Fonts
For local development, this won't affect the application functionality
In production on Vercel, fonts will load correctly

Port 3000 already in use:

bash

# Kill the process using port 3000
npx kill-port 3000
# Or use a different port
PORT=3001 npm run dev

TypeScript errors:

Ensure all dependencies are installed: npm install
Check TypeScript version compatibility
Review tsconfig.json for configuration issues

Resources

Next.js Documentation - Learn about Next.js features and API
React Documentation - Official React documentation
Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
TypeScript Handbook - TypeScript guide

Project Status

Current Phase: Active Development
Version: 0.1.0
Last Updated: 2025-10-29

Roadmap

Implement core chat interface
Add message history and persistence
Integrate with UNPARTY authentication
Add real-time messaging capabilities
Implement AI-powered responses
Create comprehensive test suite
Add analytics and usage tracking
Optimize performance and loading times

Support

For questions, issues, or contributions, please:

Open an issue on GitHub
Contact the UNPARTY development team
Review the UNPARTY ecosystem documentation

License

Part of the UNPARTY Ecosystem - Measurable user progress through ABOUT → BUILD → CONNECT while protecting creator ownership, privacy, and cost-sensitivity.