NatureNode is a professional biodiversity research and identification tool. Designed for field researchers and nature enthusiasts, it leverages state-of-the-art AI to transform simple photos into comprehensive ecological dossiers.
- Botanical Precision UI: A high-density, research-oriented design system using Tailwind CSS v4 and the OKLCH color model for superior visual clarity.
- AI-Driven Identification: Powered by Google Gemini 3 Flash for instant, high-accuracy recognition of plants, animals, insects, and fungi.
- Specimen Journal: A persistent, local history of all your discoveries, allowing you to build your own personal biodiversity database.
- 📱 PWA & Offline Support: Fully installable as a Progressive Web App. Designed to work in the field with robust offline capabilities.
- 🗺️ Manual Location Mapping: Easily log observation points by town or area name.
- 📍 Google Maps Integration: One-click navigation and mapping of find locations directly in Google Maps.
- Ecological Insights: Detailed data on conservation status (IUCN), habitats, native ranges, and protection guidelines for every specimen.
- Privacy First: Your Gemini API key and discovery history are stored safely in your local browser storage—never on a server.
- Core: React 19 (App Router patterns) + TypeScript
- Build Tool: Vite 8 (Rolldown)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 + Lucide Icons
- PWA: Vite PWA Plugin + Workbox
- AI: Google Generative AI SDK
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/johnnylemonny/naturenode.git cd naturenode -
Install dependencies:
pnpm install
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Launch the lab:
pnpm dev
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Configuration: The application requires a Gemini API key. Obtain a free key from Google AI Studio and enter it in the app settings.
NatureNode was built to foster a deeper connection between technology and the natural world. By making biodiversity data accessible and engaging, we aim to inspire conservation efforts and ecological awareness globally.
MIT
Developed with ❤️ by John.
