🏠 LocalHands – Home Service Application

🌟 Overview

LocalHands is a scalable and secure home service mobile application built using Flutter and Firebase. It connects users with verified local workers through a trusted platform, enabling seamless service booking, real-time tracking, and secure job completion.

The application is designed with a multi-role architecture including Admin, User, and Worker modules, ensuring efficient service management and enhanced user experience.

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🚀 Key Features

• 🔐 Secure Authentication & Verification

  • Firebase Authentication
  • Worker document verification

• 📲 Role-Based Modules

  • Admin | User | Worker functionalities

• 📍 Location-Based Services

  • Google Maps integration for navigation and tracking

• 🔔 Real-Time Updates

  • Live job status tracking using Firebase

• 🔑 OTP-Based Job Completion

  • Ensures secure and fraud-free service completion

• 💬 Communication System

  • Real-time chat between users and workers
  • AI chatbot for instant support 🤖

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• 📱 Frontend: Flutter (Dart)
• 🔥 Backend: Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage)
• 🗂️ Local Database: Sqflite
• 🌐 APIs: Google Maps API
• 🤖 AI Integration: Chatbot system

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🏗️ Project Architecture

• Admin Module: Manage users, workers, and services
• User Module: Book services, track jobs, chat with workers
• Worker Module: Accept jobs, update status, verify completion

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🚀 Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK
• Android Studio / VS Code
• Firebase Project Setup

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Step 1: Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/localhands.git
cd localhands

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Step 2: Install Dependencies

flutter pub get

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Step 3: Firebase Setup

• Create project in Firebase Console
• Enable Authentication & Firestore
• Download google-services.json
• Place inside:

android/app/

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Step 4: Run the App

flutter run

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📱 Usage

1. Register/Login as User or Worker
2. Browse and book services
3. Track worker location in real-time
4. Communicate via chat or AI chatbot
5. Complete job using OTP verification

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🔐 Security Features

• OTP-based job verification
• Secure authentication
• Data validation and role-based access

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🚀 Future Enhancements

• ⭐ Ratings & Reviews system
• 💳 Online payments integration
• 📊 Analytics dashboard for admin
• 🌐 Multi-language support

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👥 Team – PixelPulse

• Chaitrali Wagh
• Anushree Vaidya
• Sejal Patil
• Mayuri Unawane

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🙏 Acknowledgement

Special thanks to mentors and guides for their continuous support and encouragement throughout the project.

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📄 License

This project is for educational purposes.