PDF Utils

This project provides utilities for merging and splitting PDF files. It's built with Next.js version 14.

Functionality

This project offers the following features:

• Merge PDFs: Combine multiple PDF files into a single document.
• Split PDFs: Divide a PDF file into multiple smaller files.

Backend API

This frontend interacts with the pdf_utils_api backend, available at https://github.com/peluza/pdf_utils_api. Ensure the API is running before using this frontend.

Environment Variables

• NEXT_PUBLIC_IP_API=localhost
• NEXT_PUBLIC_PORT_API=3002

These environment variables configure the frontend to connect to the API running on localhost:3002.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/peluza/pdf_utils.git](https://github.com/peluza/pdf_utils.git)

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd pdf-utils

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set environment variables (if needed):

   NEXT_PUBLIC_IP_API=localhost
   NEXT_PUBLIC_PORT_API=3002

5. Start build project:

   npm run build

6. Start the project:

   npm run start

7. Access the application: Open http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Usage

The application will provide a user interface for uploading PDF files and performing merge or split operations.

Development

This project uses Next.js version 14. You can find more information about Next.js in the official documentation:

• Next.js Documentation:

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Key improvements:

• Backend API Link: Clearly mentions the backend repository and emphasizes the need for it to be running.
• Environment Variables: Explains the purpose of the environment variables and how to set them if different values are required.
• Clearer Instructions: Streamlined the getting started steps.

Feel free to suggest any further refinements or additions!