SHIFT - AI-Powered Browser Extension 🌱

Make your shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle today. SHIFT is a Chrome extension that helps you analyze the sustainability and eco-friendliness of products and discover eco-friendly alternatives. With SHIFT, you can make informed, greener choices effortlessly.

Features

• Instant Text Extraction: Extract product descriptions from any webpage with a single click.
• Comprehensive Analysis: Get a detailed sustainability score and eco-friendliness rating for products.
• Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Discover environmentally friendly alternatives to your current products, complete with purchase options and links.
• User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that makes it easy to access all features and information.

Demo

Installation

From the Chrome Web Store

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store:

   • Go to the SHIFT Extension page on the Chrome Web Store.

2. Add to Chrome:

   • Click on the "Add to Chrome" button.
   • Confirm the installation by clicking "Add extension" in the pop-up dialog.

3. Start Using SHIFT:

   • Click on the SHIFT icon in the Chrome toolbar.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to analyze products and discover eco-friendly alternatives.

Local Setup Instructions

If you want to set up the SHIFT extension locally for development or testing, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

     git clone https://github.com/Ayesha-Imr/SHIFT-Extension.git

2. Navigate to the Extension Directory:

• Change to the extension directory:

  cd SHIFT/extension

3. Load the Extension in Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
   • Enable "Developer mode" by toggling the switch in the top right corner.
   • Click on the "Load unpacked" button.
   • Select the SHIFT/extension directory.

4. Start Using SHIFT:

   • Click on the SHIFT icon in the Chrome toolbar.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to analyze products and discover eco-friendly alternatives.

Backend Setup

The SHIFT extension relies on a backend server for processing product descriptions and providing analysis results. Follow these steps to set up the backend server:

1. Navigate to the Backend Directory:

   • Change to the backend directory:

     cd SHIFT/backend

2. Create a Virtual Environment:

   • Create a virtual environment using the following command:

     python -m venv venv

3. Activate the Virtual Environment:

   • Activate the virtual environment:
     • On Windows:

       venv\Scripts\activate

     • On macOS/Linux:

       source venv/bin/activate

4. Install Dependencies:

   • Install the required dependencies using the following command:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the SHIFT/backend directory and add the following environment variables:

     GITHUB_TOKEN=your-github-token

   • This is required to access Github models.

6. Modify popup.js:

   • Delete the popup.js file in the extension directory, and change the popup.txt file to popup.js instead.

7. Run the Backend Server:

   • Start the backend server using the following command:

     python app.py

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Download SHIFT now and take the first step towards a more sustainable lifestyle!