⛪ ChurchTube

ChurchTube is a premium, self-hosted video platform designed specifically for churches to share sermons and media with their congregation. It features a modern, "YouTube-like" interface with advanced moderation and branding tools.

✨ Features

• Premium UX: Modern, responsive design with forced Dark Mode and glassmorphism.
• Dual Video Sources: Upload videos directly or link them from external sources (NAS, Google Drive, Cloud).
• Smart Google Drive Support: Automatically converts Google Drive links for seamless embedding and mobile-friendly controls.
• User Identity:
  • Custom User Avatars for a more personal community experience.
  • Profile management for passwords and identity.
• Timestamped Bookmarks: Save the exact second of a sermon and jump back to it later from your profile.
• Interactive Community:
  • AJAX-based commenting (no video reloads).
  • 5 reaction types (👍, ❤️, 🙏, 💡, 👏).
  • Automated Profanity Filter with auto-reporting.
  • Users can delete their own comments.
• Administrative Accountability:
  • System Logs: Track logins, failed attempts, video plays, and comment history with IP address auditing.
  • Role-Based Access Control (Admin, Moderator, Editor, User).
• Custom Branding: Real-time control over site title, colors, logo, and footer.
• Search & Discovery: Keyword search, intelligent recommendations, and pagination.

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.4+ (PDO for database security)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Frontend: Vanilla HTML5, CSS3 (Modern Flexbox/Grid), Javascript (ES6+)
• Icons: FontAwesome 6+

🚀 Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://git.linology.tech/michael/churchtube.git
   

2. Configure Permissions: Ensure the uploads/ and includes/ directories are writable by the web server:

   chmod -R 775 uploads/ includes/
   chown -R www-data:www-data uploads/ includes/
   

3. Run the Wizard: Navigate to http://yourdomain.com/install.php in your browser. The First-Run Wizard will guide you through:

   • PHP environment checks (upload limits, extensions).
   • Database connection setup.
   • Creating the primary Admin account.

4. Security Hardening: After installation, it is recommended to delete install.php or set its permissions to 000.

📁 Storage Recommendations

• Local Storage: Best for high performance if your server has ample space.
• NAS/Cloud: Perfect for large libraries. Simply provide the direct link to the MP4 file or a Google Drive "view" link.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it for your church's needs.

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Built with love for the Church community.