kaushik54git / ventory_certificate_generator

Certificate Generator

Overview

The Certificate Generator is a web-based application built with Python Flask that allows users to generate personalized certificates. Users can input their name and email, and the application will create a customized certificate, store it in Google Firebase Storage, and keep the metadata in Firestore. The generated certificate can be accessed and viewed through a unique URL.

Features

• Personalized Certificate Generation: Users can input their name and email to generate a custom certificate.
• Certificate Search: Users can input their name or certificate ID to retrive their certificate.
• Firebase Integration: The application uses Firebase Cloud Storage for storing certificate images and Firestore for storing metadata.
• Web Interface: A simple and intuitive web interface for users to generate and view their certificates.
• Secure Storage: All certificates are securely stored in Firebase's Cloud Storage with public URLs for easy access.

Technologies Used

• Flask: Python-based micro web framework for handling the backend.
• OpenCV: Library for adding text to the certificate image.
• Pillow: Python Imaging Library (PIL) for image processing.
• img2pdf: Tool for converting images to PDF format.
• Firebase: Google Firebase for backend as a service, including Firestore and Cloud Storage.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or above
• Firebase Account with Firestore and Cloud Storage setup
• Firebase Admin SDK Service Account Key

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kaushik54git/ventory_certificate_generator.git
   cd ventory_certificate_generator

2. Create and Activate Virtual Environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Firebase Setup:

   • Obtain your Firebase Admin SDK Service Account Key and save it as serviceAccountKey.json in the keys directory.
   • Update the Firebase project ID and storage bucket in main.py.

5. Run the Application:

   flask run

6. Access the Application: Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/.

Usage

1. Generate Certificate:

   • Open the application in your browser.
   • Enter your name and email in the form.
   • Click "Generate Certificate".
   • The application will create a personalized certificate and display a link to view it.

2. View Certificate:

   • After generating the certificate, a unique URL will be provided.
   • Click the link to view your certificate.

3. Certificate Search:

   • Go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/search.
   • Enter your name or Certificate ID in the form.
   • Click "Search".
   • The application will retrieve your certificate and display to view it.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact:

Kaushik Kumbhat
GitHub