About

Collab-X is a modern, Google Docs-style collaborative text editor that enables multiple users to create and edit documents simultaneously in real-time. Built with a focus on seamless collaboration and robust performance, the application provides a rich text editing experience alongside secure user authentication and highly optimized real-time data synchronization.

Tech Stack

Next.js 15
Tailwind CSS
Tiptap Editor
Liveblocks
Clerk
Convex

Features

Real-Time Collaboration

Synchronized document editing across multiple active users using Liveblocks.

Rich Text Editing

Comprehensive formatting options including text styling, lists, and image support powered by Tiptap.

Secure Identity Management

Seamless authentication and user session management handled securely via Clerk.

High-Performance Backend

Optimized real-time data updates, efficient retrieval, and scalable storage utilizing Convex.

Responsive Design

A mobile-friendly and intuitive user interface styled with Tailwind CSS.

Future Improvements

Document Version History

Implement a snapshot system to allow users to view past versions and restore previous states of their documents.

Inline Comments and Mentions

Enable users to leave contextual comments on specific text blocks and tag collaborators using @ mentions for better communication.

Offline Support

Introduce local caching mechanisms to allow users to continue editing without an internet connection, automatically syncing their changes once reconnected.

Export and Sharing Options

Allow users to export documents to PDF or Markdown formats and generate granular permission-based sharing links.