RepoRadar is a full-stack web application that provides AI-powered analysis of GitHub repositories. The platform helps users discover, analyze, and compare repositories based on key metrics including originality, completeness, marketability, monetization potential, and usefulness. Built with a modern React frontend and Express.js backend, it leverages Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model to provide comprehensive repository insights.
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Feature 12: API Access & Developer Tools
- Built comprehensive Developer API page with API key management
- Implemented RESTful API endpoints for programmatic access
- Created webhook configuration system
- Added detailed API documentation with code examples
- Enabled rate limiting based on subscription tiers
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Feature 13: Advanced Analytics Dashboard
- Created sophisticated analytics visualization with multiple chart types
- Implemented time series analysis and trend predictions
- Added language distribution and performance metrics
- Built AI-powered insights generation
- Created activity heatmaps and correlation analysis
- Added export functionality for analytics data
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Feature 14: Integration Hub
- Developed comprehensive integration platform supporting 8+ services
- Built connectors for GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Discord, Jira, and CI/CD tools
- Implemented secure OAuth and webhook-based integrations
- Created categorized integration management interface
- Added real-time integration activity monitoring
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Feature 15: AI-Powered Code Review
- Built AI code review system with comprehensive analysis
- Implemented security vulnerability detection
- Added code quality metrics and complexity analysis
- Created issue categorization with severity levels
- Built suggestions for improvements and best practices
- Added support for both repository and snippet analysis
- Fixed routing issue where analyzing repositories redirected to home page
- Implemented "Find Similar" functionality with AI-powered similarity matching
- Added direct repository ID passing to avoid re-analysis of existing repos
- Made all analysis features available to both authenticated and non-authenticated users
- Enhanced error handling and debugging for better user experience
- Added comprehensive documentation section with 6 detailed sections (Overview, Analysis Metrics, Features Guide, API Reference, FAQ, Changelog)
- Implemented AI Assistant with unique holographic interface design
- Created floating AI help button with animated holographic popup
- Integrated AI assistant trained on documentation for context-aware help
- Added Docs navigation to header for easy access
- Built comprehensive monetization system with tiered subscription plans
- Implemented Stripe payment integration for Pro ($19/month) and Enterprise ($99/month) plans
- Added user subscription management with database schema updates
- Created pricing page with feature comparison and upgrade flows
- Built checkout system with Stripe Elements integration
- Added payment success page with subscription confirmation
- Completed Intelligent User Profiles for Pro/Enterprise users:
- Added database schema with 7 new tables (bookmarks, tags, collections, etc.)
- Implemented comprehensive profile management with tabbed interface
- Built AI-powered repository recommendations using Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Created bookmarks system for quick repository access
- Added custom tags for repository categorization
- Implemented collections for organizing related repositories
- Built preferences system for personalized experience
- Added activity tracking for better recommendations
- Protected all profile features with subscription tier checks
- Enhanced Analysis Display (July 2025):
- Added detailed explanations for all metrics with reasoning
- Implemented WHY explanations for scores with supporting evidence
- Added impact analysis for weaknesses and recommendations
- Created expected outcomes for all recommendations
- Built backwards-compatible enhanced analytics display
- Fixed all TypeScript compilation errors in PDF export functionality
- Implemented Advanced Search Functionality:
- Added comprehensive filtering system with language, stars, date range filters
- Created advanced sorting options (best match, stars, forks, updated, created)
- Implemented license filtering and topic-based search
- Added toggles for archived/forked repositories and open issues
- Built collapsible filter panel with intuitive UI
- Created star range slider with min/max controls
- Created Batch Analysis Feature:
- Built batch processing for analyzing multiple repositories simultaneously
- Added CSV and PDF export functionality for batch results
- Implemented progress tracking with real-time status updates
- Created queue management with add/remove capabilities
- Added tier-based limitations (3 repos for free users, unlimited for Pro)
- Built comprehensive statistics dashboard for batch operations
- Updated Comprehensive Documentation (July 2025):
- Enhanced overview section with new advanced search and batch analysis features
- Added detailed features guide sections for advanced search and batch analysis
- Updated API reference with new endpoints for batch operations and enhanced search
- Created version 2.3.0 changelog entry documenting all recent improvements
- Integrated navigation links for batch analysis in header
- Completed Feature 7: Export Functionality (July 2025):
- Created comprehensive export utilities supporting PDF and CSV formats
- Implemented export for individual analysis results with full metrics
- Added batch export capability for multiple analysis results
- Fixed all TypeScript compilation errors related to scoreExplanations
- Updated batch analysis page to use new centralized export utilities
- Added export buttons to analysis results component with proper error handling
- Implemented Interactive Onboarding Tour (Feature 8 - July 2025):
- Added 5-step guided tour covering essential features
- Auto-starts for new users with localStorage tracking
- Restart option available in profile preferences
- Smart targeting with fallback for missing elements
- Added Micro-interactions (Feature 9 - July 2025):
- Button scaling and ripple effects on all interactive elements
- Input focus animations with subtle shadow effects
- Pulse animation on notification badges
- Card lift effects with fade-in transitions
- Created skeleton loader components for loading states
- Added various animations: bounce, shake, spin, slide-in
- Improved Navigation UX (July 2025):
- Replaced flat navigation with organized dropdown menus
- Grouped related features under "Discover", "Workspace", and "Resources"
- Added descriptive icons and explanations for each menu item
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness with collapsible navigation
Preferred communication style: Simple, everyday language.
- Framework: React 18 with TypeScript for type safety and modern development patterns
- Routing: Wouter for lightweight client-side routing
- State Management: TanStack Query (React Query) for server state management and caching
- UI Framework: Radix UI components with shadcn/ui design system for consistent, accessible interfaces
- Styling: Tailwind CSS with CSS variables for theming and responsive design
- Build Tool: Vite for fast development and optimized production builds
- Runtime: Node.js with Express.js framework
- Language: TypeScript with ES modules for modern JavaScript features
- API Design: RESTful API endpoints with structured error handling
- Session Management: Express sessions with PostgreSQL storage for persistent user state
- File Structure: Monorepo structure with shared schema between client and server
- Provider: Replit OIDC (OpenID Connect) for seamless authentication
- Strategy: Passport.js with OpenID Connect strategy
- Session Storage: PostgreSQL-backed sessions with configurable TTL
- Security: HTTP-only cookies, CSRF protection, and secure session handling
- Primary Database: PostgreSQL with Neon serverless deployment
- ORM: Drizzle ORM for type-safe database operations
- Schema Management: Centralized schema definitions in shared directory
- Migration Strategy: Drizzle Kit for database schema migrations
- Connection Pooling: Neon serverless connection pooling for optimal performance
- AI Provider: Google Gemini 2.5 Pro for repository analysis
- Analysis Metrics: Five-factor scoring system (originality, completeness, marketability, monetization, usefulness)
- Response Format: Structured JSON responses with comprehensive insights
- Rate Limiting: Built-in request management for API efficiency
- GitHub API: Repository data fetching, search functionality, and language analysis
- Authentication: Optional GitHub token for increased API rate limits
- Data Enrichment: Real-time repository statistics and metadata retrieval
- Development Server: Concurrent client and server development with Vite HMR
- Type Safety: Shared TypeScript definitions between frontend and backend
- Code Quality: ESLint and TypeScript strict mode for code consistency
- Asset Management: Vite-based asset optimization and bundling
- Build Process: Separate client (Vite) and server (esbuild) build pipelines
- Production Server: Node.js with compiled TypeScript for optimal performance
- Static Assets: Client build served from Express with proper caching headers
- Environment Configuration: Environment-based configuration for different deployment stages
- Google Gemini API: Repository analysis and AI-powered insights generation
- GitHub API v3: Repository search, metadata retrieval, and language statistics
- Neon PostgreSQL: Serverless PostgreSQL database with connection pooling
- Drizzle ORM: Type-safe database operations and schema management
- Replit OIDC: OpenID Connect authentication provider for user management
- Radix UI: Headless, accessible UI component library
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for responsive design
- Lucide React: Consistent icon library for UI elements
- Vite: Frontend build tool with HMR and optimization
- esbuild: Fast TypeScript/JavaScript bundler for server builds
- TanStack Query: Server state management and caching solution
- connect-pg-simple: PostgreSQL session store for Express sessions
- Passport.js: Authentication middleware with OIDC strategy support