My friend runs her supplements shop from WhatsApp voice notes, so I built her a shop helper

Developer Priyanshu Jha has created 'Nivara,' a custom web application designed to streamline operations for a small supplements shop previously managed entirely through WhatsApp voice notes. The application automates order processing, inventory management, and supplier forecasting using a combination of open-source models and robust backend infrastructure. By leveraging Gemma for natural language processing, the tool converts informal voice notes into structured data, while TypeScript-based logic ensures factual accuracy for stock counts and financial calculations. The project integrates MongoDB Atlas for data storage, Tiger Data for sales history, and ElevenLabs for voice interaction. Built as a submission for the Hacktoberfest Weekend Challenge, the project emphasizes data privacy by allowing local deployment and demonstrates how small-scale automation can significantly improve efficiency for solo entrepreneurs. The application is currently live on Render, providing a practical solution for managing real-world retail challenges without relying on expensive, closed-source enterprise software.