Circle Up!
Privacy-focused community communication platform for groups who value both connection and data protection.
Key Features
Privacy-First Directory
Connect with members through a secure directory with friend-based visibility controls
Friends System
Build connections with a friend-request system that respects boundaries
Private Mailing Lists
Topic-based groups with built-in privacy protection
Shared Calendar
Community event tracking and coordination
Messaging System
Announcements and updates with granular privacy settings
Granular Privacy Controls
Users control who sees their information
Design Philosophy
Combines serious privacy protection with a fun, approachable UI featuring playful animations, retro-inspired design elements, and an emphasis on user delight. The custom "groovy" design system makes community engagement enjoyable while never compromising on data security.
Tech Stack
Core Framework
- Next.js 15.2.6
App Router with React 19
- TypeScript
Type-safe development
- React 19
Latest React features
Database & Auth
- Supabase
PostgreSQL + Auth
- Row Level Security
Database-level privacy
Styling & UI
- Tailwind CSS v4
Custom 'groovy' design system
- Radix UI
Accessible primitives
- shadcn/ui
Component library
- Geist
Typography
Forms & Validation
- React Hook Form
Form state management
- Zod
Schema validation
Additional
- Lucide React
Icons
- date-fns
Date utilities
- Recharts
Data visualization
- next-themes
Theme switching
Deployment
- Vercel
Hosting & CI/CD