GlobalPad

A simple note-taking and file sharing application built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB Atlas.

Features

• User-based note management and file sharing
• Real-time note saving and editing
• File upload support (up to 10MB)
  • PDF documents
  • Microsoft Word documents (.doc, .docx)
  • PowerPoint presentations (.ppt, .pptx)
  • Images (jpg, png)
  • Text files
• File management (download, delete)
• Simple and modern UI
• No account required - just use an access code

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas account
• npm or yarn package manager

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/VishwaVikas2006/WindPad.git
cd globalpad

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with your MongoDB connection string:

MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://vishwavikas4444:Vishwa@cluster0.lrhrsuf.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority&appName=Cluster0
PORT=3000

4. Start the server:

npm start

For development with auto-reload:

npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Usage

1. Enter an access code to start using GlobalPad
2. Write and save notes in the text editor
3. Upload files (max 10MB) using the upload button
4. View, download, or delete your files from the list
5. Use Save & Close or Close to return to the home page
6. Use the same access code to access your notes and files later

API Endpoints

• POST /api/note - Save a note
• GET /api/notes/user/:userId - Get notes for a user
• POST /api/upload - Upload a file
• GET /api/files/user/:userId - Get all files for a user
• GET /api/download/:fileId - Download a file
• DELETE /api/delete/:fileId - Delete a file

License

MIT