International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

Abstract: The rapid growth of digital communication has increased the need for secure and reliable real-time video and chat applications with effective recording capabilities. Many existing platforms support live communication but lack integrated recording, organized storage, and easy retrieval of recorded sessions. This paper presents LiveNest, a web-based real-time video calls and chat application with built-in video call recording as a core feature. LiveNest enables users to securely authenticate, perform real-time messaging, conduct one-to-one and group video calls, share screens, and automatically record video sessions for future reference. The system is developed using React and Tailwind CSS for the frontend, Node.js and Express for backend services, and MongoDB for data storage. Real-time communication and recording are powered using Stream services to ensure low latency and scalability. Secure authentication is implemented using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). The modular architecture supports performance, security, and future enhancements, making LiveNest suitable for online collaboration, learning, and professional communication.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IJARCCE.2026.151110