ChalkBox — Job & Workshop Platform

A peer-to-peer platform connecting students with jobs and workshops using AI recommendations, Web3 contracts, and a token-based incentive system.

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🚀 Features

• AI-Based Matching: Matches users to jobs/workshops based on skills.
• Peer Learning: Workshops organized by students, for students.
• Open Source Projects: Hands-on learning after workshops.
• Token System: Earn tokens for engagement and growth.
• Smart Contracts: Web3-based job agreements between students and employers.
• Decentralized Voting: Resolve disputes via proof-based voting.

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⚙️ Tech Stack

Backend

• Node.js + Express
• TypeScript
• MongoDB
• Prisma ORM

Frontend

• React
• TypeScript
• Vite
• React Router

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🧪 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js v14+
• MongoDB
• pnpm or npm

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Clone & Install

git clone https://github.com/nischaljs/chalkbox.git
cd chalkbox

# Install backend & frontend deps
cd backend && pnpm install
cd ../frontend && pnpm install

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Setup Environment

Backend .env

DATABASE_URL="mongodb://localhost:27017/chalkbox"
JWT_SECRET="your-secret"
PORT=5000

Frontend .env

VITE_API_URL="http://localhost:5000"

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DB Setup

cd backend
pnpm prisma generate
pnpm prisma db seed

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Run Dev Servers

# Backend
cd backend && pnpm dev

# Frontend
cd frontend && pnpm dev

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👥 Seeded Users

Name	Email	Role	Badge	Tokens
Admin	admin@chalkbox.com	ADMIN	N/A	1000
Tech Employer	employer@chalkbox.com	EMPLOYER	GURU	500
Startup Founder	startup@chalkbox.com	EMPLOYER	SIKSHA_SEVI	300
Ram Sharma	ram@chalkbox.com	STUDENT	UTSAAHI_INTERN	100
Sita Thapa	sita@chalkbox.com	STUDENT	UTSAAHI_INTERN	50

Passwords: password123

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🏁This is a much improvised project Built By Our Team Trionerd @ IICQuest 3.0

Role: Backend & Blockchain + AI Integration

Made with ❤️ during a 36-hour hackathon!