🚀 OpenHR

MVP Built for a Hackathon Project.

Open-source platform connecting founders with technical co-founders through intelligent skill matching.

🎯 Problem

Finding the right technical co-founder is one of the hardest challenges for founders.

💡 Solution

OpenHR uses AI-powered skill-based matching to connect founders with developers who have aligned interests and expertise.

✨ Features

• 🎯 Smart Matching Algorithm - AI-powered compatibility scoring
• 🔍 Find The One - Search founders by skills, interests, or project area
• 👤 Founder Mode - Create and manage your profile
• 💼 Skills-Based Matching - Match based on technical expertise
• 🌐 Open Source - Fully transparent, community-driven platform
• 🎨 Modern UI - Dark theme with purple gradient design

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend:

• Node.js + Express
• In-memory storage (PostgreSQL coming soon)
• RESTful API
• CORS enabled

Frontend:

• React 18
• Vite 7.2.2
• React Router DOM
• Axios for API integration
• Custom CSS with responsive design

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Backend Setup

cd backend && npm install && npm run dev

Backend runs at http://localhost:5001

Frontend Setup

cd frontend && npm install && npm run dev

Frontend runs at http://localhost:5173

📡 API Endpoints

• POST /api/profiles - Create a new profile
• GET /api/profiles - Get all profiles
• GET /api/profiles/:id - Get profile by ID
• GET /api/matches/:id - Get matches for a profile
• GET /api/skills - Get all available skills
• GET /api/health - Health check endpoint

🗺️ Roadmap

• ✅ Backend API with Express
• ✅ React frontend with Vite
• ✅ Profile management
• ✅ Smart matching algorithm
• ✅ Dark theme UI
• 🔄 PostgreSQL integration
• 🔄 User authentication
• 🔄 Real-time messaging
• 🔄 Production deployment

👨‍💻 Author

Arjun Francis

• GitHub: @ArjunFrancis
• Website: openhr.work

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

⭐ Show Your Support

Give a ⭐️ if this project helped you find your perfect co-founder!