AI Image Generator (Local Version)

This is a locally running AI Image Generator built using Hugging Face Inference API and Node.js/Express.
The project is designed for learning purposes, so you can explore how AI image generation works, practice frontend-backend integration, and understand responsive design — all without deploying anything online.

It's perfect for anyone who wants to experiment locally and learn how to run a full-stack AI project on their own machine.

⚡ How It Works

1. User enters a text prompt or selects a random example prompt.
2. User chooses a model, image count, and aspect ratio.
3. Frontend sends a POST request to the backend /api/generate endpoint.
4. Backend uses Hugging Face API to generate images.
5. Generated images are returned as Base64 and displayed in the gallery.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js, Express, dotenv, CORS
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• AI API: Hugging Face Inference API (Nebius provider)
• Others: Font Awesome icons for UI, responsive CSS grid

Features & Learning Highlights

• AI Image Generation: Generate images from text prompts using Hugging Face models.
• Local Server: Express server (server.js) handles API requests locally.
• Responsive Frontend: Dynamic gallery, image cards, and grid layout adapt to any screen size.
• Interactive UI: Select model, image count, and aspect ratio; click "Generate" to see results instantly.
• Light/Dark Mode: Toggle themes and persist preference using localStorage.
• Image Download: Download generated images directly from the gallery.
• Learning-Oriented: Designed to help you practice and understand:
  • Local API setup with Express
  • Frontend-backend communication
  • Handling base64 images in JavaScript
  • Responsive CSS grids and interactive UI elements
  • Managing state, async operations, and error handling in JS

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💻 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/username/ai-image-generator.git