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64 lines
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# ⛪ ChurchTube
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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.
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## ✨ Features
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- **Premium UX**: Modern, responsive design with glassmorphism and smooth animations.
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- **Dual Video Sources**: Upload videos directly or link them from external sources (NAS, Google Drive, Cloud).
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- **Smart Google Drive Support**: Automatically converts Google Drive links for seamless embedding.
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- **Interactive Community**:
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- AJAX-based commenting (no video reloads).
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- 5 reaction types (👍, ❤️, 🙏, 💡, 👏).
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- Automated Profanity Filter with auto-reporting.
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- **Robust Moderation**:
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- Role-Based Access Control (Admin, Moderator, Editor, User).
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- Dedicated Admin/Moderator dashboard for reports and users.
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- **Custom Branding**: Real-time control over site title, colors, logo, and footer.
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- **Search & Discovery**: Tag-based categorization, search, and intelligent recommendations.
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- **Analytics**: Engagement-based view counting (only counts when video is played).
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## 🛠️ Technology Stack
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- **Backend**: PHP 7.4+ (PDO for database security)
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- **Database**: MySQL / MariaDB
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- **Frontend**: Vanilla HTML5, CSS3 (Modern Flexbox/Grid), Javascript (ES6+)
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- **Icons**: FontAwesome 6+
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## 🚀 Installation
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1. **Clone the repository**:
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```bash
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git clone https://git.linology.tech/michael/churchtube.git
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```
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2. **Configure Permissions**:
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Ensure the `uploads/` and `includes/` directories are writable by the web server:
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```bash
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chmod -R 775 uploads/ includes/
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chown -R www-data:www-data uploads/ includes/
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```
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3. **Run the Wizard**:
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Navigate to `http://yourdomain.com/install.php` in your browser. The First-Run Wizard will guide you through:
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- PHP environment checks (upload limits, extensions).
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- Database connection setup.
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- Creating the primary Admin account.
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4. **Security Hardening**:
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After installation, it is recommended to delete `install.php` or set its permissions to `000`.
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## 📁 Storage Recommendations
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- **Local Storage**: Best for high performance if your server has ample space.
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- **NAS/Cloud**: Perfect for large libraries. Simply provide the direct link to the MP4 file or a Google Drive "view" link.
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## 📄 License
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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.*
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