# UseUp - Personal Expiry Date Tracker & Inventory Manager

> UseUp is a privacy-first, zero-cloud personal inventory and expiration date tracking application for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.

## Core Value Proposition
- Visual Expiry Cues: Three-tier adaptive color warnings (Safe Green > 5 days, Warning Orange 0-5 days, Expired Red < 0 days).
- Multi-Size Desktop Widgets: Live home screen widgets in 4 sizes (1x1 circular progress, 1x2 compact capsule, 2x2 classic quadrant grid, 2x3 deep statistics kanban).
- Privacy & Local-First: 100% core features remain free forever. Zero mandatory account registrations, zero analytics tracking, fully offline functional.
- Zero-Cloud P2P Sync: Bidirectional synchronization across family devices over local Wi-Fi via mDNS and WebSocket protocol.
- SmartLens OCR & Barcode: Instant expiry derivation and barcode template association with local ML Kit.
- Embedded LAN MCP Server: Model Context Protocol server running locally on device, allowing direct integration with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and DeepSeek.
- Theme Studio: Dynamic Morandi palettes, dynamic shaders, and customizable card frames.

## Quick Links
- Official Website: https://algieba-dean.github.io/useup_site/
- Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.algieba.useup
- GitHub Releases & APK Direct Download: https://github.com/Algieba-dean/UseUp-Distribution/releases/latest
- Open Source Repository: https://github.com/Algieba-dean/UseUp-Distribution
- Community Support (QQ Group): 1131683141
- Discord Community: https://discord.gg/wA9U6RhSvZ

## Use Cases
1. Kitchen & Food Inventory: Tracking fresh produce, fridge leftovers, freezer batch meals, and pantry staples.
2. Medicine Cabinet & First Aid: Monitoring expiration of emergency medication, eye drops, ointments, and test strips.
3. Cosmetics & Skincare: Tracking Period-After-Opening (PAO) and beauty products.