We're tired of the ads. We're tired of the blog posts. We just want the recipe!
This is a terminal application that allows you to quickly bypass the junk that plagues most recipe websites. Just run the program and voilà, a pretty-printed recipe is outputted to your terminal. Alternatively, you can save the recipe to a markdown file for later use.
- View recipes directly in your terminal.
- Save recipes to markdown for easy access and sharing.
- Support for a wide range of cooking sites.
- Easy-to-use command-line interface.
Prerequisites:
- Python 3.6 or higher.
Steps:
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Clone the repository or download
pure_recipe.pyandrequirements.txt. -
Install the required Python dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
There are four options: view, save, list, or browse.
Command:
python pure_recipe.py view [RECIPE_URL]
Example:
python pure_recipe.py view https://www.seriouseats.com/potato-wedges-recipe-5217319
Viewing example:
Command:
python pure_recipe.py save [RECIPE_URL]
Example:
python pure_recipe.py save https://www.seriouseats.com/potato-wedges-recipe-5217319
Saves multiple recipes from a list of URLs in a text file. The default location is /home/user/Documents/recipes/. Change this path in the config.yaml file, as described below.
Command:
python pure_recipe.py list [FILE_PATH]
Have a whole bunch of recipes that you want to save? Just create a .txt file with one recipe on each line. Make sure the file is located in your recipe directory denoted in your config file. Default location is /home/user/Documents/recipes/.
Consider an example file called recipes_list.txt:
https://www.seriouseats.com/beef-braciole-recipe-7561806
https://www.seriouseats.com/basque-cheesecake
https://www.seriouseats.com/omelette-souffle-with-cheese
Then, run the program as follows:
python pure_recipe.py list recipes_list.txt
You should see all recipes on the list saved in markdown format.
The default location is /home/user/Documents/recipes/. Change this path in the config.yaml file, as described below.
Command:
python pure_recipe.py browse
Browse and view your saved recipes.
The program will create a config.yaml file upon its first run. The program should create default settings, placing a recipe directory in the user's Documents directory.
If needed, copy and paste the following template into the config file, changing the path to a folder where you want your recipes saved.
---
directory: '/path/to/your/recipes/'
time: true
yield: true
directory: Path where your recipes are saved.time: Include preparation and cooking time in the output.yield: Include the number of servings.
More settings are planned for the future.
Check out the list of supported websites for recipe scraping.
- Dependency Issues: Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed.
- Invalid URLs: Check the URL format and website support.
- File Permissions: Ensure you have write permissions to the specified recipe directory.
There does exist other solutions for bypassing ad-filled recipes --- namely, Paprika. However, you are locked into their ecosystem and exporting the recipes can be troublesome. Plus, there is a subscription fee to use the app on multiple ecosystems/devices.
With Pure Recipe, you can be in charge of your own digital recipe book. By saving the files in Markdown format, you can quickly transfer recipes to a new device. Or, share your well-formatted recipes with family and friends without forcing them to download a propietary app.
- Adding more robust error handling.
- Implementing unit tests for reliability.
- Introducing different color themes.
Ability to pass in a list of URLs to save, all at once.- Searching for recipes directly from the terminal.
Browse your saved-recipes folder in the terminal.
Contributions are welcome! If you have a suggestion or want to contribute code, please feel free to make a pull request or open an issue.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for more information.
