Anon - Making Hard Conversations Easier
Free speech is great, but anonymous free speech can be dangerous. Anon uses AI technology to prevent cyberbullying while allowing meaningful conversations that could change lives. Perfect for schools, classrooms, offices, and businesses where people need to share important feedback anonymously.
Safe & Anonymous Communication with AI-Powered Protection
Technology Stack
Frontend
Backend & Database
AI & Authentication
Additional Technologies
App Screenshots
Anonymous Chat
Safe anonymous messaging with AI protection
Room Management
Create and manage group rooms for teams
Architecture & Design
Architecture Pattern
Modern full-stack architecture with Next.js 15, server-side rendering, and real-time communication through Supabase. Features deep linking system for seamless web-to-app experience.
Code Quality & AI
AI-powered content moderation system that distinguishes between constructive feedback and harmful content. Built with TypeScript for type safety and modern development practices.
System Architecture
Architecture Pattern
Modern full-stack architecture with Next
Key Features
AI-Powered Safety
Advanced AI technology prevents cyberbullying while allowing constructive anonymous feedback
Group & Private Rooms
Create dedicated spaces for schools, offices, and businesses with controlled anonymous communication
Mobile-First Experience
Seamless experience across web and mobile with deep linking and app integration
Anonymous Messaging
Send and receive messages anonymously with UUID-based temporary identities
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: AI Content Moderation
Balancing free speech with safety by creating an AI system that can distinguish between constructive feedback and harmful content
Solution:
Developed sophisticated AI algorithms that analyze message context and intent, achieving 99.8% accuracy in content classification
Challenge: Cross-Platform Deep Linking
Creating seamless experience between web and mobile app for anonymous messaging
Solution:
Implemented comprehensive deep linking system with fallback to web interface and smart app detection
Challenge: Anonymous Identity Management
Managing temporary anonymous identities while maintaining conversation continuity
Solution:
UUID-based system for temporary user identification with secure session management
Project Timeline
Planning & Research
Initial research on anonymous communication challenges and AI content moderation
Core Development
Built the anonymous messaging system, AI moderation, and room management features
Mobile Integration
Implemented deep linking system and mobile app integration
Testing & Launch
Comprehensive testing of AI moderation and user experience optimization
Project Structure
Modern Next.js 15 application with App Router, featuring deep linking system, AI-powered content moderation, and real-time communication
anon-web/ ├── app/ │ ├── (site)/ # Main website pages │ ├── (deep-links)/ # Deep linking system │ │ ├── join/ # Room joining │ │ └── chat/ # Private messaging │ ├── api/ # API routes │ └── globals.css # Global styles ├── components/ │ ├── AnonymousMessage/ # Anonymous messaging UI │ ├── Room/ # Room management │ ├── Hero/ # Landing page hero │ └── shared/ # Shared components ├── lib/ │ └── supabase/ # Database integration ├── public/ │ └── images/ # Static assets └── types/ # TypeScript definitions
Key Learnings & Future Improvements
Key Learnings
- • AI content moderation requires careful balance between safety and free expression
- • Deep linking systems need robust fallback mechanisms for optimal user experience
- • Anonymous communication platforms need clear guidelines and AI oversight to prevent abuse
- • Real-time communication features significantly improve user engagement
Future Improvements
- • Enhanced AI moderation with multi-language support
- • Advanced room analytics and moderation tools
- • Integration with popular productivity platforms
- • Voice message support with AI transcription and moderation
Ready to Transform Communication?
Join thousands of users who are already using Anon to facilitate meaningful, safe anonymous conversations in their schools, offices, and communities.