Subscription Tracker

A REST API backend for tracking and managing subscriptions, with automated renewal reminders via email.

Built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Upstash QStash for workflow scheduling.

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Features

• User authentication (Sign Up, Sign In, Sign Out) with JWT
• Create and manage subscriptions
• Automated email reminders before renewal dates (7, 5, 2, 1 days)
• Rate limiting and bot protection with Arcjet
• Workflow scheduling with Upstash QStash

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Tech Stack

• Runtime: Node.js
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (Mongoose)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Security: Arcjet (rate limiting, bot detection)
• Workflow/Scheduling: Upstash QStash
• Email: Nodemailer (Gmail)
• Rate limiting: Arcjet

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Setup & Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Vishesh1110/subscription-tracker.git
cd subscription-tracker

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Create environment files

Create .env.development.local for development:

# PORT
PORT=5500
SERVER_URL='http://localhost:5500'

# ENVIRONMENT
NODE_ENV='development'

# DATABASE
DB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

# JWT AUTH
JWT_SECRET='your_jwt_secret'
JWT_EXPIRES_IN='1d'

# ARCJET
ARCJET_KEY=your_arcjet_key
ARCJET_ENV='development'

# UPSTASH
QSTASH_URL="http://127.0.0.1:8080"
QSTASH_TOKEN="your_qstash_token"

# EMAIL
EMAIL_USER=your_gmail@gmail.com
EMAIL_PASSWORD=your_gmail_app_password

4. Run QStash locally (for development)

npx @upstash/qstash-cli dev

5. Start the server

npm run dev

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