Welcome to EchoRoom!
Popular rooms you can choose from!
Having trouble picking a room? Let Echo, the ConvoAI powered by ElevenLabs help you!
Have an anonymous name generated for you or enter a custom name
Get welcomed into your space by pre-recorded Tavus avatars
Each room with it's own pre-recorded Tavus avatar with a custom message
Welcome to your room! Feel seen and feel heard!
A dashboard page showing your session summary and other rooms to choose from.
Have a chat with people in your room!
Talk to a Tavus AI video avatar or ElevenLabs ConvoAI
Private video call with a Tavus avatar in the rooms
Voice call with ElevenLabs ConvoAI agent

💫 EchoRoom ✨

Inspiration

EchoRoom was created to provide a safe, supportive, and anonymous space for authentic group conversations. In a world where digital communication can feel isolating, we set out to build a platform that prioritizes emotional well-being, empathy, and meaningful connection—while protecting user privacy. Our mission: make it easy for anyone to find a community that matches their mood, and empower users with innovative AI tools for deeper engagement—whether through text, video, or voice.

What it does

EchoRoom is a next-generation, anonymous chat platform for emotional connection and mental wellness. Users join mood-based chat rooms (Hopeful, Lonely, Motivated, Calm, Loving, Joyful, Books) for real-time, text-based group conversations. Key features include:

Anonymous Participation: No registration required—users join instantly, choose anonymous identities, and control their participation.
Mood-Based Chat Rooms: Instantly join rooms that match your feelings, each with its own supportive community.
Tavus-Enabled Video Sessions: Have private video calls with Tavus AI avatars, who offer guidance, prompts, and empathetic engagement.
ElevenLabs ConvoAI: Opt for voice-only sessions powered by ElevenLabs, with conversational AI that responds naturally and empathetically.
Mistral AI: Advanced language understanding for smarter, more context-aware interactions.
Moderation & Safety: Automatic detection and handling of inappropriate language, with @mod for instant moderator calls. Row Level Security (RLS) in Supabase ensures privacy and safety.
Live Features: Typing indicators, message reactions, real-time participant updates, and persistent chat history.
Mobile-Optimized: Touch-friendly design and quick reactions for mobile users.
Analytics Dashboard: Post-session summaries and user analytics for reflection and growth.

How we built it

EchoRoom is built significantly on Bolt.new and leverages a modern, scalable stack:

Frontend: Vite + React 18 + TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS and a custom design system. UI uses Radix UI, Framer Motion, and Lucide React. State is managed with React Context API and useReducer.
Real-Time Chat: WebSockets (Socket.IO) for instant messaging and updates.
Tavus Integration: Video sessions with AI avatars for private conversations.
ElevenLabs Integration: Voice-only sessions with conversational AI.
Mistral Integration: Enhanced language understanding and smart responses.
Backend: Node.js + Express REST API for session, participant, and message management.
Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL) with Row Level Security (RLS) for privacy and safety.
Project Structure:
- src/components/: UI, chat, video, layout, dashboard
- src/pages/: Home, Welcome, Room, Dashboard
- src/hooks/, src/context/, src/lib/, src/types/, src/styles/
DevOps: Vite for fast builds, TypeScript for type safety, ESLint and Biome for code quality.

Challenges we ran into

Real-Time Sync: Ensuring seamless synchronization between chat, video, and AI participants across mood-based rooms.
AI Avatar Engagement: Making Tavus avatars feel natural and supportive in video calls and allowing multiple users in one call.
Conversational AI Voice: Integrating ElevenLabs for genuine, empathetic voice participation.
Privacy & Safety: Balancing anonymity with persistent session state and robust moderation.
Scalability: Architecting for high concurrency and future growth.
Mobile Experience: Delivering a beautiful, production-ready UI on all devices.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Seamless Multi-Modal Experience: Smooth integration of chat, video, and AI-powered voice with instant updates.
AI-Driven Engagement: Robust Tavus and ElevenLabs integrations for real-time private sessions.
Production-Ready UI: Visually stunning, accessible, and mobile-optimized interface.
Scalable, Secure Backend: RLS, audit trails, and extensible APIs.
User Empowerment: A platform where users feel safe, heard, and able to express themselves anonymously.
Analytics & Insights: Dashboards and summaries for user reflection and growth.

What we learned

Emotional Design Matters: UI/UX choices deeply impact user comfort and engagement.
AI as a Social Participant: Careful design is needed for AI to enhance, not disrupt, group dynamics.
Real-Time Complexity: Reliable, real-time systems require robust handling of edge cases and state sync.
Privacy by Design: Anonymity and safety can coexist with persistent, meaningful experiences.
Iterative Development: User feedback and rapid prototyping were key to refining features and emotional resonance.

What's next for EchoRoom

Advanced AI Moderation: More sophisticated real-time moderation and sentiment analysis.
Voice-to-Text & Accessibility: Live transcription and translation for inclusivity.
Expanded Mood Rooms: More moods, themed events, and community-driven spaces.
Deeper Analytics: Personal growth insights and conversation highlights.
Mobile App: Native apps for iOS and Android.
Integrations: Connections to mental health resources and wellness partners.
Open API: Third-party integrations and community plugins.
Gamification: Badges and achievements for positive participation.

EchoRoom is more than just a chat app—it's a movement to make the digital world a kinder, more connected, and anonymous place. Join us and find your voice.