Title: Building LUMEN: A High-Contrast, AI-Powered Archival Network with Next.js & Supabase

Intro I've always been obsessed with minimalist design—the kind that gets out of the way and lets the content breathe. Most blogging platforms today feel like social media: noisy, colorful, and distracting. So, I built LUMEN . An archival publishing network where thoughts are preserved in a strict monochrome "Clean Canvas." Live Demo: https://lumen-archive.vercel.app/ GitHub: https://github.com/Shyamkano/LUMEN 🛠 The Architecture To keep the site fast and scalable, I went with a modern full-stack approach: Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router) using the latest Turbopack for lightning-fast development. Database & Auth: Supabase (PostgreSQL). I leveraged Row Level Security (RLS) heavily to ensure user data is private and secure. Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 + Vanilla CSS for that crisp, brutalist look. AI Engine: Mistral AI API for the "Editorial Co-pilot" which helps writers refine their work. Rich Text: TipTap for a seamless, distraction-free writing experience. What makes LUMEN different? 1.