An alternative frontend for OpenFoodFacts, made with SvelteKit
The Open Food Facts Explorer is an innovative frontend application designed to enhance user interaction with food-related data. Built with a modern JavaScript framework, it aims to provide a mobile-friendly experience by reaching feature parity with its predecessor while improving the overall usability. This experimental platform is part of a broader initiative to leverage the capabilities of AI tools and community contributions, ensuring that the software evolves effectively over time.
As we navigate through the intricacies of food data management, the Open Food Facts Explorer stands out with its unique features and collaborative ethos. With a strong focus on enhancing productivity, it invites both developers and designers to contribute, making it a community-driven project that promises to redefine how users engage with food information.
Responsive User Interface: Prioritizes mobile accessibility, ensuring a seamless experience for over 80% of users who access via mobile web.
Official Open Food Facts NodeJS SDK: Utilizes the official SDK, providing reliable integration with existing Open Food Facts databases.
Basic Editing Capabilities: Allows users to make straightforward edits to product information, enhancing data quality and accuracy.
Product Page Display: Features support for Knowledge Panels, showcasing comprehensive product data in a user-friendly layout.
Search Functionality: Implements a user-friendly search feature, enabling quick access to food items while keeping login simple (although not deemed secure).
Folksonomy Engine Support: Introduces a way to collaboratively categorize products, enhancing the overall shopping experience for end users.
Roadmap for Future Enhancements: Plans for future support of image editing, product additions, and more advanced features such as Open Prices and Nutri-Patrol.
Community-Driven Development: Actively encourages contributions and participation from the community through structured meetings and collaborative channels.
