Alt Text Generator
A flask API that generates a description for any image using AI.
Overview
The Alt Image Generator is a Flask API that utilizes AI to generate descriptive text for images. It leverages machine learning technology from Salesforce's BLIP on Replicate to provide one-sentence descriptions for images. By feeding the Flask API an image as a query parameter, users can obtain relevant alt text for their images. This tool simplifies the process of creating descriptions for images and can be especially useful for web developers and content creators.
Features
- AI Image Description Generation: Utilizes ML model BLIP on Replicate to generate relevant alt text for images.
- Flask API Endpoint: Images can be input as query parameters to receive one-sentence descriptions.
- Local Deployment: Simple setup process for running the application locally on http://localhost:3000.
Summary
The Alt Image Generator is a Flask API that provides automated image description generation using Salesforce's BLIP on Replicate machine learning model. By inputting images as query parameters, users can receive concise descriptions, making it a valuable tool for simplifying the process of adding alt text to images. The straightforward installation process allows for easy deployment locally, facilitating accessibility for developers and users interested in leveraging AI technology for image descriptions.
