Penny is a cutting-edge personal finance app designed to empower users with financial knowledge and tools, all for free. Built using Flutter for a smooth cross-platform experience, Penny harnesses the power of Gemini AI to deliver personalized insights and assistance.

Feature demo of Penny just got released! you can view it on YouTube

FEATURES

Feature	Description	Key Benefits
Course Page	Learn budgeting basics to advanced investing, all personalized with AI-powered lessons. Master finance at your pace, with content that evolves with you, and enjoy the convenience of Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology, making learning accessible anytime, anywhere.	Personalized AI-powered lessons Learn at your own pace Text-to-Speech technology
Chatbot	Penny's RAG-powered Chatbot, built on Gemini's natural language processing, is your 24/7 financial advisor. From clarifying course content to providing real-world financial advice, get instant, accurate answers tailored to your unique situation.	24/7 financial advice Instant, accurate answers Tailored to your situation
Practice	Penny's Practice section generates real-time, interactive questions using the Gemini API. These tailored challenges reinforce your learning, ensuring you're not just memorizing facts, but truly understanding financial concepts.	Real-time, interactive questions Reinforces learning Ensures true understanding
Expense Tracker	This handy tool allows you to keep a close eye on your income and expenses. Track your spending, set budgets, and get insights into your financial habits, so you can stay on top of your money game.	Track income and expenses Set budgets Get financial insights
Stock Emulator	Ever wanted to dabble in the stock market without any risk? The Stock Emulator lets you do just that! See live stock data, invest faux money, and hone your investing skills in a risk-free environment. It's a great way to learn the ropes before diving into the real market.	Risk-free investing practice Live stock data Hone investing skills
News	Stay informed with Penny's News section. Get live updates on the latest financial news, trends, and insights. Whether it's market movements, economic policies, or personal finance tips, you'll never miss a beat.	Live financial updates Latest trends and insights Comprehensive coverage

📝 THINGS TO DO

🐧 PREREQUISITES

1. Flutter SDK
2. Android Studio
3. Python
4. Google Cloud Platform Account
5. Firebase

💿 STEPS

1. Clone the Repo

git clone https://github.com/wreckage0907/Penny.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

 cd Penny

3. Navigate to the backend directory and run

 pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Navigate to the mobile directory and run

 flutter pub get

5. Update .env in both /mobile & /backend
6. Ensure you get the serviceAccountKeys from firebase for /backend & /mobile
7. Run this in one terminal at the backend directory

   python3 main.py

8. Run this in another terminal at the mobile directory

flutter run

🔮 Minimum Requirements

• 2GB Storage
• 8GB RAM
• Intel Pentium +
• Windows 7+ (or) Mac OSX 8+

💻 TECH STACK

🦄 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Important

Special Thanks to Anirudh for the UIUX Tips

Note

🛠️ Made by Girish Raghav, Chandani Parachuri,Pavithran M,Allen Joseph & C R Sairam for Gemini API Developer Competition