GPT-4-Vision: Convert Screenshots to Code Instantly

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through setting up and using the Screenshot-to-Code project, which leverages the GPT-4 Vision API to convert screenshots into HTML code styled with Tailwind CSS classes. You'll learn how to install the necessary tools, run the project locally, and generate code from your screenshots.

Step 1: Install Python and Poetry

To get started, ensure you have Python and the Poetry package management tool installed.

1. Download Python

   • Visit the Python Downloads page and download the latest version suitable for your operating system.

2. Install Poetry

   • Follow the installation guide on the Poetry documentation site.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Next, you will need to clone the Screenshot-to-Code repository from GitHub.

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/abi/screenshot-to-code
   

3. Navigate into the cloned directory:

   cd screenshot-to-code
   

Step 3: Set Up API Key

You will need an OpenAI API key to use the GPT-4 Vision functionalities.

1. Go to the OpenAI API Keys page.
2. Create a new API key if you don't have one.
3. Store the API key securely, as you will need it to run the server.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

You will now install the necessary dependencies for the project.

1. Ensure you are in the backend directory of the repository:

   cd backend
   

2. Run the following command to install dependencies using Poetry:

   poetry install
   

Step 5: Run the Backend Server

With the dependencies installed, you can now run the backend server.

1. Start the server with the following command:

   poetry run python app.py
   

Step 6: Run the Frontend

In a new terminal window, you will run the frontend of the application.

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend
   

2. Start the frontend server using Yarn:

   yarn dev
   

Step 7: Taking Screenshots

You can now take screenshots for conversion. Here are the shortcuts for various operating systems:

• Windows 10 and later: Press Windows + Shift + S to activate Snip & Sketch and select the portion of the screen to copy.
• macOS: Press Command + Shift + 4, then hold Control to copy the selected area to the clipboard.
• Linux (GNOME desktop): Use Shift + PrintScreen to select and copy the screen area.

Step 8: Generate HTML Code

Now that both the backend and frontend servers are running, you can generate code from your screenshots.

1. Paste your screenshot into the designated area on the Screenshot-to-Code interface.
2. The application will process the image and generate HTML code with Tailwind CSS classes.

Step 9: Refine the Output

If the generated code requires adjustments:

1. Take a new screenshot of the updated UI element.
2. Paste it again into the application, or refine your previous input to improve the output.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully set up the Screenshot-to-Code project and learned how to convert images into usable HTML code. Explore further by tweaking your screenshots and refining the generated outputs. For ongoing development, keep an eye on the project's GitHub repository for updates and enhancements.