🚀 Live Demo: https://showrunner-beta.vercel.app/

Showrunner is a live streaming auction platform that combines the excitement of traditional auctions with cutting-edge AI technology. The platform features Luna, an advanced AI host that manages auctions 24/7, providing real-time authentication, market analysis, and engaging bidder interactions. Built with Next.js and powered by OpenAI, Showrunner transforms how collectibles, art, and unique items are bought and sold online.

The platform creates an immersive auction experience where AI vision technology authenticates items instantly, intelligent algorithms prevent bid sniping, and natural language processing enables seamless voice bidding. Whether you're a collector looking for rare Pokemon cards, vintage items, or unique collectibles, Showrunner's AI-powered marketplace provides a trusted, engaging, and technologically advanced auction environment.

• 24/7 Autonomous Hosting: Luna manages auctions around the clock, providing consistent engagement and professional auction management
• Real-time Authentication: Advanced AI vision capabilities instantly verify item authenticity and condition
• Market Intelligence: Provides accurate market value estimates and condition grading based on extensive data analysis
• Natural Conversation: Responds to bidder questions about items, conditions, and auction details in real-time
• Voice Integration: Supports voice commands and announcements through ElevenLabs text-to-speech technology

• WebRTC Streaming: Real-time video streaming with ultra-low latency for live auction experiences
• Interactive Chat: Live chat system with AI moderation and real-time bidder communication
• Viewer Analytics: Track viewer engagement, bid patterns, and auction performance metrics
• Mobile Optimized: Fully responsive design for seamless mobile auction participation

• Voice Bidding: Revolutionary voice-controlled bidding system powered by speech-to-text technology
• Anti-Snipe Protection: Intelligent algorithms extend auction time when last-second bids are placed
• Real-time Updates: Instant bid notifications and live price updates across all connected devices
• Secure Payments: Stripe integration for secure payment processing and fraud protection

• Computer Vision Analysis: Automated condition assessment and authenticity verification
• Condition Grading: AI-powered condition scoring with detailed analysis reports
• Image Recognition: Identify items, brands, and authenticity markers automatically
• Market Comparison: Real-time price comparison with historical sales data

• Next.js 16 - React framework for production-grade applications
• TypeScript - Type-safe development with enhanced developer experience
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
• Framer Motion - Smooth animations and interactive UI components
• Lucide React - Beautiful, customizable icon library

• OpenAI API - GPT-powered conversational AI for Luna's intelligence
• ElevenLabs - Advanced text-to-speech for voice announcements
• Supabase - Real-time database with authentication and real-time subscriptions
• Stripe - Secure payment processing and financial transactions

• WebRTC - Live video streaming with minimal latency
• WebSocket Connections - Real-time bidding and chat functionality
• Supabase Realtime - Live database updates and synchronization

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn package manager
• Supabase account and project
• OpenAI API key
• ElevenLabs API key (optional, for voice features)
• Stripe account for payments (still in development, not implemented just yet)

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/showrunner.git
   cd showrunner

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Environment Setup Copy ENV_TEMPLATE.txt to .env.local and fill in your API keys:

   cp ENV_TEMPLATE.txt .env.local

4. Database Setup Run the database setup script:

   chmod +x setup-database.sh
   ./setup-database.sh

5. Start Development Server

   npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 to see Showrunner in action!

showrunner/
├── app/                    # Next.js 14 app directory
│   ├── api/               # API routes for all backend functionality
│   │   ├── ai-host/       # Luna AI host endpoints
│   │   ├── auction/       # Auction management API
│   │   ├── livestream/    # Live streaming functionality
│   │   ├── payments/      # Stripe payment integration
│   │   └── speech/        # Voice recognition & TTS
│   ├── stream/[id]/       # Dynamic auction stream pages
│   ├── marketplace/       # Browse active auctions
│   └── start-streaming/   # Create new auction streams
├── components/            # Reusable React components
├── hooks/                 # Custom React hooks
├── lib/                   # Core utilities and integrations
│   ├── aiEngine.ts        # Luna AI engine
│   ├── supabase.ts        # Database configuration
│   └── stripe.ts          # Payment processing
└── contexts/              # React context providers

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Built with ❤️ by the Showrunner team. Transforming auctions through AI innovation.