echidna

Overview

Image Cataloger is a Python-based tool designed to organize and search through a local collection of abstract images. It utilizes advanced image processing techniques to catalog images based on features like color, texture, and semantic content extracted from EXIF data. The tool supports a command-line interface for easy interaction. It's named for the goddess Echidna, sort of.

Features

• Color and texture analysis for image cataloging
• EXIF data extraction for semantic content analysis
• Local SQLite database for efficient data management
• Command-line interface for searching and organizing images

Prerequisites

• Anaconda or Miniconda
• Python 3.11 or higher
• Pip for Python package installation

Setup Instructions

Clone the Repository

You got this.

Setting Up the Environment with Conda

conda env create -f environment.yml
conda activate echidna

Initialize the Database

python initialize_database.py

Importing Images from Command Line

python import.py <path-to-image-directory>

Running the Application

python app.py

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.