WebcamGPT-Vision

WebcamGPT-Vision is a lightweight web application that enables users to process images from their webcam using OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API. The application captures images from the user's webcam, sends them to the GPT-4 Vision API, and displays the descriptive results.

There are three versions of this project: PHP, Node.js, and Python / Flask.

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Features

• Webcam integration for live image capture.
• Processing of images with OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API.
• Display of AI-generated image descriptions.
• Simple and intuitive user interface.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have a modern web browser.
• For the PHP version: You have a server with PHP support and cURL enabled.
• For the Node.js version: You have Node.js and npm installed.
• For the Python/Flask version: You have Python and Flask installed.
• You have obtained an API key from OpenAI for GPT-4 Vision API usage.

Installation

To install WebcamGPT-Vision, follow these steps for the correct version (all are included):

PHP Version

1. Clone the repository to your local machine or server:

   git clone https://github.com/bdekraker/webcamgpt-vision.git

2. Navigate to the php-version directory.
3. Replace YOUR_DEFAULT_API_KEY in the process_image.php file with your actual OpenAI API key.
4. Upload the code to your PHP-enabled server.
5. Open the index.html in your web browser to start using the application.

Node.js Version

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bdekraker/webcamgpt-vision.git

2. Navigate to the js-version directory.
3. Run npm install to install the dependencies.
4. Create a .env file in the root of js-version directory and add your OpenAI API key:

   OPENAI_API_KEY=YOUR_DEFAULT_API_KEY
   

5. Start the server with node server.js.
6. Access the application through your web browser at http://localhost:3000 (or the port you configured).

Python/Flask Version

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bdekraker/webcamgpt-vision.git

2. Navigate to the python-version directory.
3. Run pip install -r requirements.txt to install the dependencies.
4. Set your OpenAI API key as an environment variable:

   export YOUR_DEFAULT_API_KEY='your_actual_api_key_here'

5. Start the Flask server with python process_image.py.
6. Access the application through your web browser at http://localhost:5000.

Usage

For both versions, the usage is as follows:

1. Ensure that you have a working webcam connected and allowed for use by the browser.
2. Open the index.html page in your web browser.
3. Click the "Capture" button to take a snapshot from your webcam.
4. The application will process the image and display the description below the webcam feed.

Contributing

Contributions to WebcamGPT-Vision are welcome. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Fork the repository and create a new branch for your feature or fix.
• Write clear and concise commit messages.
• Ensure your code adheres to the existing style.
• Open a pull request with a detailed description of your changes.

Support

If you have any questions or feedback, please open an issue in the repository, and a maintainer will get back to you.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to OpenAI for providing the GPT-4 Vision API.
• This project was inspired by the capabilities of AI in image processing and understanding.

Contact

If you need to contact the maintainer of this project, please reach out to Benjamin De Kraker.

Disclaimer

This application is not affiliated with OpenAI, and the GPT-4 Vision API usage is subject to OpenAI's terms and conditions. Ensure that you follow OpenAI's usage guidelines and have appropriate permissions to use the API.