Gere-M/timret

AI-powered Ethiopian matchmaking platform — ጥምረት # Timret — ጥምርት > **AI-Powered Ethiopian Matchmaking Platform** Timret (ጥምርት — meaning *hope* in Tigrinya) is a serious, culturally-aware matchmaking platform built specifically for Ethiopians and the Tigrayan community. It is not a swipe app — it is a structured platform for people seeking meaningful relationships and marriage, deeply respecting Ethiopian culture, family values, and religious traditions. --- ## Screenshots | Landing Page | Profile Wizard | Match Feed | |---|---|---| | | | | --- ## Features ### Core - **Deep 8-Step Profile Wizard** — name, appearance, faith, family, education, lifestyle, values, partner requirements - **AI Matching Engine** — 100-point compatibility scoring across 8 dimensions using OpenAI embeddings + ChromaDB vector search - **Real-time Chat** — WebSocket messaging with typing indicators, read receipts, voice notes - **Virtual Gifts** — roses, coffee, rings and more - **Family Portal** — family members can browse and suggest matches with the member's permission ### Auth & Security - Register and login with **phone or email** - **JWT access + refresh tokens** stored in localStorage (survives page refresh) - No OTP required in development — instant account activation - bcrypt password hashing - Rate limiting on all sensitive endpoints ### Profile - 8-step guided profile wizard - Photo upload (local disk in dev, AWS S3 in production) - Privacy controls — photos blurred until mutual match - Completion percentage tracking ### Matching - AI semantic matching using OpenAI embeddings - Hard filter system (deal-breakers) - Compatibility score with explanation - Interest system — send / accept / decline - Structured relationship stages: Matched → Chatting → Video Call → Meeting → Dating → Decision ### Admin Dashboard - User management (approve, suspend, ban) - Profile verification review (ID documents) - Reports and moderation - Platform analytics ### Public Pages - Landing page with features, social proof, CTAs - Success …