Videoparty

A watch party platform that allows users to create rooms and watch videos together without requiring login or passwords.

Features

• Create and join watch party rooms with simple room codes
• Auto-detect streaming platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch)
• Playlist mode for queuing multiple videos
• AI-powered content recommendations
• Real-time video synchronization
• No authentication required

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, React Router DOM, Axios
• Backend: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, SQLite
• Database: SQLite (development)

Quick Start

Backend Setup

cd backend_python
pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m uvicorn app.main:app --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8000 --reload

Frontend Setup

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

API Endpoints

• POST /api/rooms - Create a new room
• GET /api/rooms/{code} - Get room details
• POST /api/rooms/{code}/join - Join a room
• PUT /api/rooms/{code}/state - Update room state
• POST /api/video/analyze - Analyze video URL
• GET /api/recommendations/smart - Get smart recommendations
• GET /api/recommendations/trending - Get trending content
• GET /api/recommendations/mood - Get mood-based recommendations

Usage

1. Create a room by entering a room name and optional video URL
2. Share the generated room code with others
3. Join rooms using the room code
4. Add videos to the playlist
5. Use AI recommendations to discover new content

Development

The backend uses FastAPI with SQLite for development. The frontend is a React application with a black and white theme.

License

MIT License