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This is a [Next.js](https://nextjs.org) project bootstrapped with [`create-next-app`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/api-reference/cli/create-next-app).
# AeThex Live
A modern live streaming platform built with Next.js, featuring HLS video playback, real-time chat, and a sleek sci-fi aesthetic.
![AeThex Live](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8c34bf6e-4ca1-40e5-86e8-c7a35f304bb7)
## Features
- 🎥 **HLS Video Player** - Looping video player with hls.js support
- 🎨 **Sci-Fi Dark Theme** - Immersive dark theme with cyan/blue accents
- 👥 **Live Viewer Count** - Real-time viewer count with animated indicator
- 💬 **Chat Sidebar** - Interactive chat interface for viewer engagement
- 🎵 **Now Playing** - Metadata display for current track/content
- 📱 **Responsive Design** - Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile
## Tech Stack
- **Framework**: Next.js 16.1.6 with TypeScript
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS 4
- **Video Player**: hls.js for HLS streaming
- **UI**: React 19.2.3 with modern hooks
## Getting Started
First, run the development server:
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 20.x or higher
- npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev
git clone https://github.com/AeThex-LABS/aethex.live.git
cd aethex.live
```
Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
You can start editing the page by modifying `app/page.tsx`. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
3. Run the development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
This project uses [`next/font`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/optimizing/fonts) to automatically optimize and load [Geist](https://vercel.com/font), a new font family for Vercel.
4. Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser.
## Learn More
### Configuration
To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
To use your own HLS stream, edit `app/page.tsx` and update the `streamUrl` variable:
- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) - learn about Next.js features and API.
- [Learn Next.js](https://nextjs.org/learn) - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
```typescript
const streamUrl = 'YOUR_HLS_STREAM_URL.m3u8';
```
You can check out [the Next.js GitHub repository](https://github.com/vercel/next.js) - your feedback and contributions are welcome!
## Build
Create an optimized production build:
```bash
npm run build
npm start
```
## Scripts
- `npm run dev` - Start development server
- `npm run build` - Create production build
- `npm start` - Start production server
- `npm run lint` - Run ESLint
## Project Structure
```
aethex.live/
├── app/
│ ├── page.tsx # Main page component
│ ├── layout.tsx # Root layout
│ └── globals.css # Global styles
├── components/
│ ├── HLSPlayer.tsx # Video player component
│ ├── ViewerCount.tsx # Viewer counter
│ ├── NowPlaying.tsx # Metadata display
│ └── ChatSidebar.tsx # Chat interface
└── public/ # Static assets
```
## License
© 2026 AeThex LABS - All rights reserved
## Deploy on Vercel
The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme) from the creators of Next.js.
[![Deploy with Vercel](https://vercel.com/button)](https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https://github.com/AeThex-LABS/aethex.live)
Check out our [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.
The easiest way to deploy is using the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme).
Check out the [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.