ScanSave.In

ScanSave.in is an innovative AI-powered application that revolutionizes how users track their diet and spending habits through intelligent barcode scanning technology. This project secured 1st place at the prestigious IBM x LeicesterCS Hackathon 2025, competing against dozens of talented development teams.

The application leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to provide instant, comprehensive insights when users scan food or drink barcodes. Beyond basic nutritional information, ScanSave.in analyzes environmental impact, health implications, and spending patterns to deliver personalized recommendations that help users make more informed purchasing decisions.

Built with a modern tech stack featuring Next.js 14 for optimal performance and user experience, Supabase for real-time database management and authentication, and Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model for advanced natural language processing and data analysis. The application showcases efficient full-stack development practices and seamless AI integration.

The rapid development timeline of just one weekend demonstrates exceptional project management skills and the ability to deliver production-ready applications under pressure. The user interface is intuitive and responsive, ensuring accessibility across all device types while maintaining fast loading times and smooth interactions.

Key features include real-time barcode scanning, AI-powered nutritional analysis, environmental impact assessment, spending tracking with visual charts, personalized health recommendations, and social sharing capabilities. The application also includes offline functionality for areas with poor connectivity.