Find your flock. A mobile app that connects commuters through matchmaking and chat—whether you're looking for shared hobbies or a commute buddy.
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- Commute matching — Get matched with people on your route (transit or walking) by time window and preferences.
- Group or 1:1 — Choose individual buddies or group commutes; queue-based or suggestion flow.
- Chat & intros — In-app chat with AI-generated introductions (Gemini) and conversation prompts.
- Stay connected — Add commute friends and keep in touch after the ride.
| Layer | Tech |
|---|---|
| Mobile | React Native, Expo, TypeScript |
| Backend | FastAPI (Python), MongoDB (Beanie) |
| Auth | Auth0 — secure login, JWT validation, and user identity across API and app |
| Matching, Maps, routing | Custom matching algorithm, OpenStreetMap mapping, custom transit rendering |
| AI | Google Gemini (intros, conversation boost, icebreaker questions) |
Auth0 is used for sign-in and API protection: the app authenticates with Auth0, and the FastAPI backend validates JWTs and uses the token claims for user-scoped data (commutes, matches, chat rooms).
api/— FastAPI backend, Auth0 integration, MongoDB, matching & chat services.mobile/— Expo app, screens, and build scripts.
npm run setup # one-time: API venv + pip install, mobile npm install
npm run run:api # API at http://localhost:8000 (separate terminal)
npm start # Expo dev serverrm -rf api/venv
find . -type d -name node_modules -exec rm -rf {} + 2>/dev/null || true
find . -type d -name __pycache__ -exec rm -rf {} + 2>/dev/null || true