oliyad-chala/kelalshop

# 🛒 KelalShop: The Hybrid Importer Marketplace KelalShop is a premium, high-performance marketplace platform built for the modern Ethiopian economy. It bridges the gap between local buyers and verified international shoppers/importers, combining traditional e-commerce listings with a bespoke "item request" service. *(Note: Add your actual preview image here)* --- ## 🌟 Key Features ### 🏢 Dual-Role Ecosystem - **Shoppers (Importers)**: Create professional storefronts, list imported goods, manage inventory, and provide custom shopping services. - **Buyers**: Browse products, track orders, and interact directly with importers. ### 📦 Item Requests (Concierge Service) - Buyers can post specific items they need (using links from Amazon, AliExpress, Shein, etc.). - Shoppers can respond to these requests, quote prices, and handle the entire import process. ### 💬 Real-time Secure Chat - Built-in negotiation system powered by **Supabase Realtime**. - Direct buyer-to-shopper communication specifically linked to active orders and requests. ### 🛡️ Identity Verification (Trust System) - Robust verification workflow where shoppers upload government-issued IDs. - Verified shoppers receive the **"Verified Importer"** amber badge to build buyer confidence. ### 📊 Comprehensive Dashboard - Dedicated, role-aware dashboards for managing products, incoming requests, and order status. --- ## 🛠️ Technical Stack - **Framework**: Next.js 16 (App Router) - **State Management**: React 19 Server Actions & `useActionState` - **Database & Auth**: Supabase (PostgreSQL + RLS) - **Styling**: Tailwind CSS v4 - **Realtime Services**: Supabase Realtime Channels - **File Storage**: Supabase Storage Buckets (Avatars, Products, ID Documents) --- ## 🚀 Installation & Setup ### 1. Initial Setup ```bash # Clone the repository git clone github.com # Install dependencies npm install ``` ### 2. Configure Environment Variables Copy `.env.example` to `.env.local` a …