Snapai

Abstract

1. Introduction

Generate app icon artwork and Google Play feature graphics from the terminal with OpenAI or Google Gemini. SnapAI is built for React Native and Expo developers, but the generated assets work with any mobile stack.

SnapAI requires Node.js 18 or newer and an API key from OpenAI or Google AI Studio.

2. Objective

AI-powered icon generation CLI for React Native & Expo developers. Generate stunning app icons in seconds using OpenAI's latest models.

This project demonstrates how TypeScript, Expo, OpenAI API can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Node.js (LTS) and npm / yarn / pnpm
• VS Code or any code editor
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/Code-with-Beto/snapai.git
cd snapai

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by Code-with-Beto and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.