"We all cry in the same language."

The Invisible Thread is an empathetic AI-powered web application designed to connect people through shared emotional experiences. It creates a safe, atmospheric space where users can find solace in knowing they are not alone, or offer hope to others who are struggling.

• Emotional Resonance: Share your burden, and the AI (powered by Google Gemini) analyzes your core emotion.
• Global Connection: The app simulates a search across the globe to find 3 unique personas who are feeling exactly what you are feeling right now.
• Empathetic Chat: Connect with one of these personas in a deep, meaningful conversation. They respond in character, offering validation and understanding.
• Holographic Visualization: A beautiful 3D globe visualizes the search for connection.

• Swipe to Heal: Switch to "Give Hope" mode to see cards of people (simulated personas) going through difficult times.
• Send Light: Swipe Right to write a message of kindness and hope to them.
• Future Flash: After sending a message, the AI generates a "Future Flash"—a vision of how your specific words positively impacted that person's day or life path.

• Emotional Color Adaptation: The background gradient shifts dynamically based on the detected emotion (e.g., Deep Blue for sadness, Amber for hope, Red for frustration).
• Premium UI: Built with Glassmorphism, smooth Framer Motion animations, and a custom "Aurora" aesthetic.

• Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS v4
• Animations: Framer Motion
• AI Intelligence: Google Gemini 1.5 Flash API
• Utilities: html2canvas for capturing chat snapshots.

• Node.js 18+
• A Google Gemini API Key

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/invisible-thread.git
   cd invisible-thread

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add your API key:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here

4. Run the development server

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser.

The application is designed to be "Anti-Social Media". Instead of likes, infinite scrolls, and comparison, it focuses on:

• Slowness: Deliberate pacing to encourage reflection.
• Depth: Conversations that go below the surface.
• Anonymity: No profiles, no avatars, just souls connecting.

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

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.