resQ

Safety at the speed of sound.

resQ is an open-source emergency dispatch application designed to bridge the gap between a crisis and an accurate response. When every second counts, resQ turns your voice into a lifeline, instantly providing first responders with both the context of your situation and your precise location.

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It Features

• One-Tap Emergency Dispatch: A minimal interface designed for rapid interaction in high-stress situations.
• Voice Intelligence: Captures high-quality audio recordings to provide crucial context to emergency services.
• Precision GPS Tracking: Synchronously fetches high-accuracy coordinates (Location.Accuracy.High) the moment recording begins.
• Reliability First: Integrated guards ensure coordinates are locked before dispatch, so help never flies blind.
• Minimalist Feedback: A professional "breathing" ring animation provides immediate confirmation that the signal is active.
• Secure by Design: Integrated identity management powered by Clerk.

Build Stack

• Mobile Framework: React Native with Expo (SDK 54)
• State Management: React Hooks
• Styling: NativeWind (Tailwind CSS)
• Animations: React Native Reanimated v4
• Authentication: Clerk Expo
• Backend (External): Elysia server (Bun runtime)
• Infrastructure: EAS (Expo Application Services)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• Bun (Recommended package manager)
• Expo Go app on your device for testing

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/knextkoder/resQ.git
   cd resQ

2. Install dependencies:

   bun install

3. Setup Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add your keys:

   EXPO_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_key
   EXPO_PUBLIC_SERVER_URL=your_api_url
   EXPO_PUBLIC_VERCEL_DEPLOYMENT_BYPASS_SECRET=your_secret

4. Start the development server:

   bun start

Building for Production

This project is configured for EAS Build.

• To build an installable APK (Android):

  npx eas build --platform android --profile preview

• To build for iOS:

  npx eas build --platform ios

📄 License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

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Dispatched with resQ — help arrives when it counts the most.