Tech Stack
The tools and technologies we use to build and run Kino, and what each one does in the project.
Core
The framework, data layer, and auth that make the app run.
React
You know it. You love it, maybe.
TanStack Start
Our full-stack framework from the one and only.
Convex
Reactive backend and database for our data and server functions.
Better Auth
Our auth solution, technically included with Kitcn.
kitcn
Glue layer (cRPC + ORM + auth) wiring Convex to our app.
UI
The components, primitives, and styling behind the interface.
shadcn/ui
Component patterns our UI primitives are built from.
Base UI
Headless, accessible primitives backing our components.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first styling system for the whole app.
Blobatar
Animated blob avatars power our default profile fallback.
Infrastructure & Analytics
Where the app runs and how we understand usage.
Cloudflare
What don’t we use Cloudflare for?
PostHog
Product analytics for understanding how the app is used.
Bento
Email platform for our transactional sends: verification, password resets, and invites.