COOKSY is a full-stack project with a Python backend and a NEXT JS frontend app.
This guide helps you get it running on your local machine quickly.

Currently live at - cooksy.curr.xyz

• Generate recipes from ingredients you already have
• Set cuisine and dietary preferences before generating
• View a dedicated recipe result page after generation
• Clean, responsive UI with light and dark theme support
• Uses the openrouter/free api for backend

git clone <your-repo-url>
cd chef-ai

cd backend

# Create and activate virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Create local env file
cp .env.example .env

# Start backend server
python main.py

cd frontend
npm install

# Create local env file if needed
cp .env.example .env

# Start frontend app
npm run dev

• Frontend: http://localhost:3000
• Backend: check backend terminal logs for host/port