# Grocery Receipt Tracker

A database application to track your grocery receipts (PDF/email format) and monitor price evolution over time.

## Overview

This project helps you:
- Import and store your grocery receipts from email attachments or PDF files
- Extract item details and prices from receipt images/PDFs
- Track price changes for the same items across different stores and over time
- Analyze spending patterns and identify price trends
- Compare costs to find the best deals and optimize your shopping habits

## Features

- Import receipts from email attachments or PDF files
- Extract item details and prices using OCR technology
- Store receipt details (date, store, items, prices, total)
- Track price evolution for the same items over time
- Compare prices for the same items across different stores
- Visualize price changes with charts and graphs
- Generate reports on spending patterns and savings opportunities

## Getting Started

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt`
3. Set up the database: `python manage.py migrate`
4. Start the application: `python manage.py runserver`
5. Import your first receipt by uploading a PDF or forwarding an email receipt

## Usage

- Upload your grocery receipts (PDF or email attachments)
- The system will extract item details and prices using OCR
- View your receipt history and price tracking dashboard
- Use the comparison tools to analyze price changes over time
- Export reports for analysis or sharing

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests.

## License

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