shikshaVault is a comprehensive digital resource repository built with Laravel, designed to manage and share academic materials seamlessly. It features a robust file management system, integrated PDF viewer, and a structured curriculum management interface.

• Resource Management: Upload, categorize, and manage digital files (PDFs, etc.).
• Curriculum Structure: Organize resources by Institutional levels, Program Streams, and Subjects.
• Integrated PDF Viewer: View documents directly in the browser with a secure wrapper.
• Bookmarks & Favorites: Save important resources for quick access.
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive tools for managing users, files, and the academic hierarchy.
• User Profiles: Track uploads, downloads, and personal activity.
• Search & Filter: Easily find resources based on academic levels and fields.

• Backend: Laravel 12.x
• Frontend: Livewire 3.x, Bootstrap 5, Tailwind CSS 4
• UI Components: Tabler, SweetAlert2, Dropzone.js
• PDF Processing: FPDF, FPDI, PDFParser
• Database: MySQL / SQLite (configurable)

• PHP ^8.2
• Composer
• Node.js & NPM
• MySQL or Laragon/XAMPP environment

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TheRealSamkit/shikshaVault.git cd shikshaVault

2. Install dependencies:

   composer install npm install

3. Environment Setup:

   cp .env.example .env # Update your DB_DATABASE, DB_USERNAME, and DB_PASSWORD in .env

4. Generate App Key:

   php artisan key:generate

5. Database Migration:

   php artisan migrate

6. Build Assets:

   npm run build

7. Run the Application:

   php artisan serve

   Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

• app/Models: Contains the core logic for Academic levels, Programs, Subjects, and Files.
• app/Http/Controllers: Handles file uploads, access control, and user profiles.
• resources/views: Blade templates for the frontend UI.
• routes/web.php: Defines public, authenticated, and admin-only routes.

This project is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license.