Your Local Chat, Wherever You Go!
- Introduction
- Features
- Screenshots
- Installation & Setup
- Usage
- Roadmap
- Contributing
- Support
- License
- Contact
- Supabase Local Development
Pijin App is a local chat platform that connects you with people in your area instantly. Whether you're chatting with neighbors on your street, staying updated on neighborhood events, or meeting new friends across the city, Pijin makes local communication fast, fun, and effortless.
Connect. Chat. Discover your community.
- Local Chats: Engage in street-level conversations and exchange recommendations right on your block.
- Neighborhood & City-Wide Groups: Stay in the loop with local events and discover hidden spots as you move about.
- Auto-Syncing: As you travel, Pijin updates your channels automatically, ensuring you're always connected with nearby communities.
- Fun & Fast Communication: Send "Pijins" – short, preset question prompts with emoji, GIF, or image responses.
- Secure & Ad-Free: Enjoy a privacy-focused chat experience with no intrusive ads.
iOS Users:
Download Pijin App for free on the App Store.
Android Users:
Coming Soon! Stay tuned for the Android release.
If you're interested in contributing to the project or setting it up locally for development, please refer to our CONTRIBUTING.md file for instructions.
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Sign Up or Log In:
Create an account with your valid US phone number. -
Create or Join a Chat:
- Start a new "Coop" (group chat) by inviting friends.
- Join channels for your street, neighborhood, or across the city.
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Send a Pijin:
Send quick, preset questions to spark conversation. Your friends can reply using emojis, GIFs, or images. -
Stay Connected:
As you move about, Pijin automatically syncs with new local channels so you never miss a conversation.
- New Feature: Multi-language support for even broader local connections.
- UI Enhancements: More customization options for chat themes.
- Platform Expansion: Android version and web client coming soon.
- Additional Integrations: Improved media sharing and event discovery tools.
Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to help improve Pijin App, please check out our contribution guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md.
When submitting issues or pull requests, kindly adhere to our code of conduct.
If you have any questions, encounter issues, or would like to share feedback, please visit our Support Page.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Pijin App
Website: www.pijin.app
Email: support@pijin.app
© 2024 Pijin. All rights reserved.
Thank you for choosing Pijin App – where local connections come alive!
- Docker and Docker Compose
- Supabase CLI (
npm install -g supabase) - Node.js 18+
- Start the local Supabase stack:
docker-compose up -d- Initialize the database:
supabase db reset- Set up your environment variables:
cp .env.development .env.local- Start the development server:
npm run devThe local Supabase stack will be available at:
- Studio: http://localhost:54323
- API: http://localhost:54321
- Database: postgresql://postgres:postgres@localhost:54322/postgres
Create a new migration:
supabase migration new <migration-name>Apply migrations:
supabase db pushThe project uses GitHub Actions for CI/CD. The following secrets need to be set in your GitHub repository:
SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN: Your Supabase access tokenSUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD: Database password for your Supabase projectPROD_PROJECT_ID: Production project reference IDSTAGING_PROJECT_ID: Staging project reference ID
The pipeline will:
- Run tests on pull requests
- Apply migrations on merge to staging/main
- Deploy edge functions on merge to staging/main
- Development: Local Supabase instance
- Staging: Staging project on Supabase Platform
- Production: Production project on Supabase Platform