Geminotes

Geminotes is a Chrome extension and web application designed to help users save notes alongside their URLs in the browser and manage them easily. The notes are stored in Firestore and can be accessed via the web app, where users can interact, chat, and collaborate on their notes using Firebase Cloud Functions and the Gemini model.

Links

• Chrome Extension Repository: https://github.com/StoicBug/Geminotes-web-application
• Web Application Repository: (This repo)
• Blog Post: https://blog.mlnomads.com/aisprint-geminotes
• Youtube Video Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmNjNefigCE

Features

Chrome Extension

• Save Notes with URLs: Easily capture and save notes while browsing, with the URLs automatically saved alongside the note.
• Firestore Integration: Notes are securely stored in Firestore for easy retrieval across devices.

Web Application

• Notes Dashboard: Access all saved notes in a structured and organized dashboard built with Angular.
• Chat and Collaboration: Users can chat and interact with their notes and collaborate with others via Firebase Cloud Functions.
• Gemini Model Integration: Utilize the Gemini model for enhanced interaction with your notes, allowing intelligent suggestions and insights.

Technologies Used

Frontend

• Angular: The web app is built using Angular for a dynamic and responsive user experience.
• Tailwind CSS: For styling and responsive design.

Backend

• Firebase Firestore: Stores the notes with their associated URLs.
• Firebase Cloud Functions: Manages backend logic and provides real-time communication between users.
• Gemini Model: Adds AI-powered capabilities to enhance note interaction and collaboration.

Chrome Extension

• JavaScript: Implements the logic for capturing notes and URLs.
• Chrome API: Enables interaction with the browser and integrates with Firestore.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• Angular CLI
• Chrome Browser (for extension installation)

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/geminotes.git
   cd geminotes

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up Firebase:

   • Create a Firebase project in the Firebase Console.
   • Enable Firestore and Cloud Functions.
   • Replace the placeholders in src/environments/environment.ts with your Firebase credentials.

4. Set up Google API:

   • Obtain your Google API Key from the Google Cloud Console.
   • Replace the placeholder in functions/src/index.ts with your Google API Key.

5. Run the application:

   ng serve

6. For the Chrome extension, follow the instructions in the chrome-extension directory to load the extension in your browser.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.