PantryEase

Overview

PantryEase is an AI-powered pantry tracker and management application designed to help users efficiently manage their kitchen inventory. By integrating state-of-the-art technologies, PantryEase offers intelligent suggestions, and tracks expiration dates, while providing a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Features

• Smart Inventory Tracking: Automatically track pantry items, including quantities, expiration dates, and categories.
• AI-Powered Suggestions: Get personalized recipe suggestions and restocking reminders based on your pantry's contents.
• Expiration Date Alerts: Receive notifications when items are nearing their expiration date to reduce food waste.

Technologies Used

• Next.js: Leveraged for its powerful features, including server-side rendering and static site generation, ensuring optimal performance and SEO.
• Firebase: Used for real-time database management, authentication, and hosting. Firebase's seamless integration simplified backend development.
• Redux Toolkit: Implemented for state management, allowing efficient and scalable management of the app's state across various components.
• Material UI: Utilized for designing a clean, responsive, and intuitive user interface, ensuring a great user experience across devices.
• OpenAI & Llama 3.1 Model: Integrated AI models to provide intelligent features such as personalized recommendations and predictive restocking suggestions.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• Firebase account (for backend services)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/donkachii/pantry-ease.git
   cd PantryEase
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Set up Firebase:

• Create a Firebase project in the Firebase Console.

• Enable Firestore and Authentication (Google Sign-In or Email/Password).

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

  API_KEY=your_api_key
  AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
  PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
  STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
  MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
  APP_ID=your_app_id
  MEASUREMENT_ID=your_measurement_id
  

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev