💸 BillBuddy

BillBuddy is a smart receipt-splitting app built with React + Node.js and powered by the Google Cloud Vision API. Upload any restaurant or store receipt, and BillBuddy automatically scans, itemizes, and helps you split the bill fairly among friends — no more math, confusion, or awkward moments.

🪄 P.S. Hover my name in the footnotes for a cool surprise.

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✨ Features

• 🧾 Receipt OCR — Upload photos and extract item details automatically
• 👥 Smart Split — Divide totals evenly or assign custom items per person
• 💬 Item Notes & Adjustments — Add tips, discounts, or shared extras
• ☁️ Google Cloud Vision Integration — Accurate, fast text recognition
• 🚀 Continuous Deployment via Vercel

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🚀 Getting Started

Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/rxshellg/bill-buddy.git
cd bill-buddy 

Install dependencies

npm install

Set up environment variables

Create an .env file in the project root and add your credentials:

GOOGLE_VISION_CREDENTIALS=your_api_key_here

Run locally

npm run dev

Build for production

npm run build

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🖼️ Screenshots / Demo