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This page describes how the site is made, with what tools, supporting what technologies.

Commonhood is a web application designed and developed using a modern, open-source technology stack, with a focus on modularity, scalability, and user experience.

Contributors
Technology

  • Frontend Framework

    • Next.js (React-based, App Router, likely v13+), providing server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes for a seamless full-stack experience.

  • Programming Languages

    • TypeScript (primary language for both frontend and backend code)
    • JavaScript (for scripts and some backend utilities)

  • Styling & UI

    • CSS Modules and global stylesheets
    • Custom UI components (see src/components/ui/)
    • Font integration with custom and web fonts (see public/fonts/)

  • Backend & API

    • Next.js API routes (in src/app/api/) for server-side logic and data handling
    • MongoDB for data persistence, accessed via custom service modules (src/lib/mongodb-service.ts)

  • Authentication

    • Clerk (as referenced in documentation) for user authentication and management

  • AI & Semantic Search

    • Integration with OpenAI APIs for embeddings and semantic search (see src/lib/api/openai-embeddings.ts and related docs)

  • Data Import & Scripting

    • Node.js scripts for data import, classification, and repair (see scripts/ directory)
Design frameworks & principles

  • Component-Driven Design

    • Modular React components for reusable UI elements
    • Design documentation and analysis in /docs/Concept/ReactComponents/

  • User Experience

    • Focus on accessibility, clarity, and responsive design
    • Custom overlays and dialogs for asset creation, user profiles, and reasoning

  • Information Architecture

    • Semantic asset search and classification
    • Structured documentation for user flows and UI concepts
Hosting & deployment

  • Hosting Platform

    • Vercel for seamless deployment, serverless functions, and CDN-backed static assets

  • Containerization

    • Docker support for local development and production builds (Dockerfile, Dockerfile.minimal)
Documentation

  • Extensive internal documentation in the /docs/ directory, covering

    • Authentication strategies
    • Component concepts and UI analysis
    • Data import and semantic search implementation
    • User flows and feature guides

Let’s begin a
conversation

Commonhood is currently inviting collectives, cooperatives, and community groups to explore setting up a constellation. If you’re interested in using Commonhood as an infrastructure for your shared practice, let’s talk.