What is SmidgenAI?
SmidgenAI is a community-driven recipe platform powered by artificial intelligence. You can generate unique recipes from ingredients you have at home, publish them, follow other users, like and save recipes, and interact through comments. It's designed for home cooks who want to reduce food waste and discover new dishes.
How does the AI recipe generator work?
Our AI (powered by Groq's LLaMA model) takes your list of ingredients, along with your dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, etc.) and your cooking level (beginner, amateur, master). It then generates a complete recipe with title, description, ingredients list, and step-by-step instructions. The AI also estimates cooking time and calories, which are shown as badges.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes, to publish recipes, follow others, save favorites, and comment, you need to sign in. We offer login with Google, GitHub, X (Twitter), and Yahoo. Your profile is saved in the cloud so you can access it from any device.
Is SmidgenAI free?
Absolutely! SmidgenAI is completely free to use. We have an optional donation system (via Buy Me a Coffee) to help cover server and AI costs, but it never unlocks any paywalled features. All users enjoy the same experience.
How do I publish a recipe?
First, use the AI Chef to generate a recipe from your ingredients. Once you're satisfied, click the "Publish" button. Your recipe will appear on the Wall, where other users can like, save, comment, and remix it. You can also delete your own recipes at any time from your profile.
Can I follow other users?
Yes! On the Users page, you can search for other cooks by name. Click on a profile to see their recipes and follow them. You'll receive notifications when someone follows you, likes your recipe, or comments on your posts.
What are the dietary and allergy settings?
In your profile, you can set your diet (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, keto) and allergies (e.g., gluten, dairy, nuts). These preferences are used by the AI to generate recipes that match your needs. You can update them anytime.
How do I save a recipe I like?
On any recipe card, click the bookmark icon. Saved recipes can be accessed later via the "Saved" filter on the Wall. You can also like a recipe with the heart button.
Can I remix someone else's recipe?
Yes! Every recipe has a "Remix AI" button (sparkle icon). Click it, describe what you'd like to change (e.g., "make it vegan", "add more garlic", "for 5 people"), and the AI will generate a new version based on the original. You can then publish it as your own.
What data does SmidgenAI collect?
We collect only what's necessary for the app to function: your profile information (name, avatar, bio), your published recipes, and interactions (likes, follows, comments). We use cookies for essential functionality and, with your consent, analytics to improve the app. We do not sell your personal data.
How do I change my username?
Go to your profile, edit your "Display Name", and click "Save Profile". You can change it once every 3 days to prevent abuse. The name must be unique across all users.
Can I delete my recipes or account?
Yes. In your profile, there's a "Delete all recipes" button. To delete your entire account, please contact support via email. Deleting your account will remove all your data from the platform.
Is the app available as a mobile app?
SmidgenAI is a progressive web app (PWA). You can install it on your phone or tablet directly from the browser – look for the "Install App" prompt or the "Add to Home Screen" option in your browser menu. Once installed, it works like a native app.
I have a feature idea / I found a bug.
We'd love to hear from you! Please send an email to smidgenai@gmail.com. We read every message and do our best to improve the app based on user feedback.