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What is CrumbKit?

CrumbKit is a browser-based recipe collector. You can add recipes from the web, keep them in your browser, browse them later, and export them as JSON.

Do I need an account?

No. CrumbKit does not require an account to use the catalog features.

Where are my recipes stored?

Your recipes are stored in this browser using browser storage. They stay here until you clear them or clear your browser data.

Will I lose my recipes if I click Clear Session?

Yes. Clear Session removes the saved catalog from this browser. Export your catalog first if you want to keep a backup.

What does Export Catalog do?

It downloads your full CrumbKit catalog as a JSON file that you can import later or keep as a backup.

What does Import Catalog do?

It loads a previously exported CrumbKit JSON file back into the app and merges or replaces matching recipes by id.

How do I add a recipe with AI?

Open Add Recipe, paste a recipe URL, copy the AI prompt, run it in your AI tool, then paste the returned JSON back into CrumbKit.

How do I add a recipe manually?

Open Add Recipe, switch to Manual Form, and paste the title, ingredients, steps, image URLs, and notes yourself.

Can I edit a recipe after adding it?

Yes. Open the recipe, click Edit Recipe, update the fields, and save the changes.

Why do some recipes have missing images?

Some sites hide images behind JavaScript or anti-bot systems. In those cases the AI may miss them, and manual correction or a pasted image URL list works better.

Why does the AI sometimes return bad JSON?

Different AI tools follow instructions with different reliability. Stronger models usually do better, while weaker ones may simplify the schema or miss images.

What format should ingredients use in Manual Form?

Use the ingredient rows in Manual Form. Each row has its own quantity field, unit dropdown, and ingredient name field.

How should I enter steps manually?

Use one step card per cooking step. Each step can contain multiple lines of instructions and its own list of linked ingredients with quantity, unit, and free text.

Why is there a human check when I add a recipe?

It helps protect the app and server-side integrations from automated abuse.

Does CrumbKit send my recipes to a server?

The catalog itself is stored in your browser. Some configured server-side actions can still run when recipes are added, such as archiving or webhook delivery, depending on your setup.

Can I use CrumbKit on mobile?

Yes. The UI is responsive and the core catalog workflow works on both desktop and mobile browsers.

What is the Catalog page for?

The Catalog page gives you a cleaner full-library view with search, category filter, and sorting, without the homepage hero section.

Why do I see different results from different AIs for the same recipe URL?

Because models differ in browsing ability, schema obedience, and image extraction quality. Some infer, some hallucinate, and some extract more faithfully.

Can I trust the AI result without checking it?

Not completely. CrumbKit works best when you quickly sanity-check ingredients, servings, steps, and image URLs before relying on a recipe.

What should I do if a recipe page is weird or badly formatted?

Try the AI prompt first. If that fails, use Manual Form. For difficult sites, copy the website text manually and clean it up into the form.

Can I keep multiple exported catalogs?

Yes. Export as often as you want and keep several JSON files for backup, organization, or testing.

Does Clear Session delete my exported files too?

No. It only clears the recipes stored in this browser. Files you already exported stay on your device.

What if I am confused and just want the simplest workflow?

Use Add Recipe, paste a URL, copy the prompt, paste the AI JSON back in, then open Catalog to browse everything in one place.