Pantry Management App

Overview

The Pantry Management App is a comprehensive tool designed to help users keep track of their food items and efficiently manage their pantry. With features like barcode scanning, image-based food item recognition, AI-powered food analysis, and recipe generation, this app makes it easier to reduce food waste and organize your pantry.

Features

• Barcode Scanning: Quickly add items to your pantry by scanning their barcodes.
• Image Recognition: Use the camera to capture images of food items, and the app will analyze and categorize them using AI.
• AI-Powered Analysis: The app provides detailed information about food items, including their name, category, and estimated expiration date.
• Recipe Generation: Automatically generate random recipes based on the food items available in your pantry.
• User Authentication: Secure login using Google Authentication or email and password.
• Firebase Integration: Real-time data synchronization using Firebase for a seamless experience.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure that you have Node.js installed on your machine.
• Firebase Account: Set up a Firebase project and obtain your configuration details.
• Google Gemini API Key: Obtain an API key from Google to enable AI features.

Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/pantry-management-app.git
   cd pantry-management-app

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Firebase: Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add your Firebase configuration:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

4. Configure Google Gemini API: Add your Google Gemini API key to the .env.local file:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key

5. Run the Application:

   npm run dev

   Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the app.

Usage

Logging In

• Google Authentication: Click on the "Login with Google" button.
• Email and Password: Enter your credentials to log in.

Adding Items

• Barcode Scanning: Tap the barcode icon and scan the barcode of the item.
• Image Recognition: Tap the camera icon, take a picture of the food item, and let the AI analyze it.
• Manual Entry: Click "Add New Item" and manually enter the details.

Viewing the Pantry

Go to the Pantry List to view all your stored items, their categories, and expiration dates.

Generating a Recipe

Click the "Get Cookin'" button at the bottom of the screen to generate a random recipe using the items in your pantry.

Logging Out

Click the logout button to securely end your session.

AI Integration

The app utilizes Google's Gemini API for image recognition and AI-powered analysis. The AI provides a full analysis of a food item, including its name, category, and estimated expiration date. Additionally, the AI generates random recipes based on the available items in your pantry.

Testing

Testing the App

To test the app:

• Login: Ensure that the authentication process works as expected.
• Add Items: Test barcode scanning, image recognition, and manual entry.
• Generate Recipes: Verify that the AI generates relevant recipes using pantry items.
• Logout: Confirm that the logout functionality works correctly.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add YourFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. You are free to fork and modify the repository for personal use but not for commercial purposes.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• Email: nzenwatasinclair@gmail.com