recipe_app 0.1.0

A recipe management CLI application

Recipe Manager CLI

A robust command-line application for managing your personal recipe collection. Built with Python and the Rich library, this tool provides a visually appealing interface for searching, editing, and organizing your culinary data.

Features

• List All Recipes: View your entire collection in a formatted list.
• Detailed View: Display full recipe details, including ingredients and instructions.
• Smart Search: Search recipes by name or specific ingredients.
• Management: Add new recipes, edit existing entries, or archive recipes you no longer use.
• Data Persistence: Automatically loads and saves your collection to a JSON database.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone github.com
   cd recipe-manager
   

2. Install dependencies: This project requires the rich library for the terminal UI.

   uv sync
   

3. Setup storage: Ensure a recipes.json file exists in the root directory (or let the init() function create it upon first launch).

Project Structure

• main.py: The entry point and control loop of the application.
• services.py: Contains business logic for searching, adding, and editing recipes.
• ui.py: Handles terminal formatting, menus, and data display using Rich.
• storage.py: Manages JSON serialization and deserialization.

Usage

Run the application using Python:

uv run main.py