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An open-source interactive television application designed to transform passive screen time into an active educational experience.
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Pairs parent-curated video with timed in-stream quizzes and activities synced in real time through Supabase.
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An open-source interactive television application designed to transform passive screen time into an active educational experience. By seamlessly blending parent-curated video content with real-time activities and quizzes, KangarooTV ensures that children aren't just watching—they’re participating.
README excerpt
# 🦘 KangarooTV The Interactive "Leap-and-Learn" Streaming Platform for Kids KangarooTV is an open-source interactive television application designed to transform passive screen time into an active educational experience. By seamlessly blending parent-curated video content with real-time activities and quizzes, KangarooTV ensures that children aren't just watching—they’re participating. ## Tech Stack - **React 18** - Modern React with hooks and Context API - **TypeScript** - Type-safe JavaScript - **Vite** - Fast build tool and dev server - **Tailwind CSS** - Utility-first CSS framework - **shadcn/ui** - Re-usable component utilities (cn helper) - **Supabase** - Authentication, database, and real-time features - **React Router** - Client-side routing ## Features - 📚 Activity library browser - 🎥 YouTube and local video support - 🎤 Text-to-speech with customizable voices - 📝 CSV-based activity imports - 🏃 Workout timers - 🧠 Multiple choice questions - ⚡ Flash cards - ⏱️ Time limits and penalties - 🎯 Score tracking ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js (v18 or higher recommended) - npm or yarn ### Quick Start 1. **Install dependencies** ```bash npm install ``` 2. **Set up Supabase** Follow the detailed instructions in [setup.md](./setup.md) to: - Create a Supabase project - Set up the database schema - Configure authentication providers - Get your API credentials 3. **Configure environment variables** ```bash cp .env.example .e