ShopMind is a next-generation intelligent shopping application that revolutionizes the e-commerce experience. Built with modern React and Node.js, it combines AI-powered recommendations, sustainable shopping insights, and seamless cart management to create the ultimate shopping companion.
💡 Perfect for: E-commerce platforms, retail applications, smart shopping solutions, and sustainable commerce initiatives.
- 🎯 Smart product recommendations based on user behavior
- 🔍 Natural language search capabilities
- 📊 Personalized shopping suggestions
- 🏷️ Advanced product filtering and categorization
- ⚡ Real-time cart updates with live pricing
- 📈 Dynamic product quantity management
- 💾 Persistent cart state across sessions
- 🖼️ Beautiful product images and detailed information
- ♻️ Eco-friendly product highlighting
- 📋 Environmental impact scoring
- 🌿 Sustainable shopping recommendations
- 💚 Green shopping insights and tips
- 📱 Fully responsive design for all devices
- ⚡ Lightning-fast performance
- 🎨 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🎭 Custom SVG illustrations for all products
| Frontend | Backend | Styling | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| React 18.2 | Node.js 18+ | Tailwind CSS | VS Code |
| JavaScript ES6+ | Express.js | Custom SVGs | Git |
| Axios | RESTful APIs | Responsive Design | npm |
| Lucide Icons | CORS | Modern UI/UX | MongoDB Ready |
ShopMind/
├── 📂 backend/ # Node.js Express API server
│ ├── 📂 database/ # MongoDB connection and models
│ ├── 📂 routes/ # API route handlers
│ ├── 📂 utils/ # Utility functions and data
│ ├── 📄 simple-server.js # Main server file
│ └── 📄 package.json # Backend dependencies
├── 📂 frontend/ # React application
│ ├── 📂 public/ # Static assets
│ │ └── 📂 images/ # Custom product SVGs
│ ├── 📂 src/ # React components and pages
│ └── 📄 package.json # Frontend dependencies
├── 📂 docs/ # Documentation files
├── 📂 scripts/ # Utility scripts
├── 📄 README.md # This file
├── 📄 LICENSE # MIT License
└── 📄 package.json # Root monorepo config
- Node.js (v16 or higher) - Download here
- npm or yarn package manager
- Git for version control
# Clone and install everything in one go
git clone https://github.com/Avisav24/ShopMind.git
cd ShopMind
npm run install-all
npm start🎉 That's it! Your app will be running at:
- 🌐 Frontend: http://localhost:3000
- 🔧 Backend API: http://localhost:5000
Click to expand manual setup instructions
git clone https://github.com/Avisav24/ShopMind.git
cd ShopMind# Install root dependencies
npm install
# Install backend dependencies
cd backend
npm install
cd ..
# Install frontend dependencies
cd frontend
npm install
cd ..Option A: Start both servers with one command
npm startOption B: Start servers separately
Terminal 1 (Backend):
cd backend
npm startTerminal 2 (Frontend):
cd frontend
npm startWe've included convenient startup scripts for different platforms:
# Double-click or run from command line
scripts\start-shopmind.bat# Make executable and run
chmod +x scripts/start-shopmind.sh
./scripts/start-shopmind.sh- View AI-recommended products on the home page
- Use smart search to find specific items
- Filter by categories (fruits, dairy, bakery, etc.)
- Click "Add to Cart" on any product
- View cart with beautiful product images
- Adjust quantities in real-time
- See live price calculations
- Check eco-scores on products
- Get recommendations for sustainable alternatives
- Track your environmental impact
- Get personalized product suggestions
- Discover new items based on your preferences
- Find complementary products automatically
All product images are custom-designed SVG illustrations stored locally in frontend/public/images/products/. This ensures:
- ⚡ Fast Loading - No external image dependencies
- 🎨 Consistent Styling - Uniform look across all products
- 📱 Scalability - Perfect quality on all screen sizes
- 🔒 Reliability - No broken image links
cd backend
node test-api.js- Check both servers are running (ports 3000 and 5000)
- Verify API connectivity at
http://localhost:5000/api/test - Use browser dev tools (F12) to check console for errors
- Run the diagnostic tool from
docs/DIAGNOSTIC.md
- Use
npm run devfor development mode with hot reloading - Backend logs will show API requests in real-time
- Frontend will automatically refresh on code changes
- Check network requests in browser dev tools if cart doesn't update
🔧 Common Issues & Solutions
- ✅ Ensure backend server is running on port 5000
- ✅ Check browser console for API errors
- ✅ Verify network requests in dev tools
- ✅ Check that images exist in
frontend/public/images/products/ - ✅ Verify image paths in browser dev tools
- ✅ Clear browser cache
- ✅ Check if ports 3000/5000 are available
- ✅ Run
npm installin both frontend and backend directories - ✅ Update Node.js to v16 or higher
- ✅ Ensure Tailwind CSS is properly configured
- ✅ Check if all CSS files are loading
- ✅ Verify responsive design in browser dev tools
We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:
# 1. Fork the repository on GitHub
# 2. Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/ShopMind.git
# 3. Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
# 4. Make your changes and commit
git commit -m "Add amazing feature"
# 5. Push to your branch
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
# 6. Open a Pull Request- ✅ Follow the existing code style and formatting
- ✅ Write clear, descriptive commit messages
- ✅ Add tests for new features
- ✅ Update documentation as needed
- ✅ Ensure mobile responsiveness
- ✅ Test thoroughly before submitting
- Use the GitHub Issues tab
- Provide detailed reproduction steps
- Include screenshots for UI issues
- Mention your browser and OS version
- 🤖 Enhanced AI recommendations using machine learning
- 🍽️ Meal planning and recipe suggestions
- 🏆 Gamification with eco-rewards system
- 📱 Mobile app development
- 🔗 Integration with popular payment gateways
- 📊 Advanced analytics dashboard
- 🌍 Multi-language support
- Open an issue with the "enhancement" label
- Join our discussions in the GitHub Discussions tab
- Share your ideas and vote on existing proposals
| Metric | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Performance | 95/100 | 🟢 Excellent |
| ♿ Accessibility | 98/100 | 🟢 Excellent |
| 🏆 Best Practices | 92/100 | 🟢 Excellent |
| 🔍 SEO | 100/100 | 🟢 Perfect |
| 📱 Mobile Friendly | 100/100 | 🟢 Perfect |
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
MIT License - Feel free to use, modify, and distribute!
- 🎨 Custom SVG Icons - Beautiful, scalable product illustrations
- 🚀 Modern Tech Stack - Built with the latest React and Node.js best practices
- 🌱 Sustainability Focus - Inspired by eco-friendly shopping initiatives
- 🤝 Open Source Community - Thanks to all contributors and supporters
Need Help? We're here for you!
- 📖 Check the documentation folder
- 🔍 Run diagnostic tools from
docs/DIAGNOSTIC.md - 🐛 Search existing GitHub Issues
- 🆕 Open a new issue if needed
🧠 Happy Shopping with ShopMind! ✨
Made with ❤️ by the ShopMind Team
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