Modern Invoice Generator

A sleek, professional invoice generator built with Next.js, TypeScript, and shadcn/ui. Create, preview, and download invoices in real-time with this modern web application.

🌟 Features

Core Functionality

• Real-time Preview: See your invoice update instantly as you type
• Professional Layout: Clean, professional design that follows industry standards
• Download Options: Export invoices as text files (with plans for PDF export)
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices

Invoice Details

• Company Information

  • Company name and logo
  • Business address
  • Contact details (email, phone)
  • Custom branding options

• Client Management

  • Client details storage
  • Multiple billing addresses
  • Client contact information

• Item Management

  • Add multiple items
  • Automatic calculations
  • Description, quantity, and price fields
  • Dynamic total calculation

User Experience

• Split-View Interface
  • Input form on the left
  • Live preview on the right
  • Sticky preview panel while scrolling
• Intuitive Navigation
• Form Validation
• Responsive Design

💼 Real-World Use Cases

1. Freelancers & Independent Contractors

• Generate professional invoices for clients
• Track billable hours and projects
• Maintain consistent branding
• Quick invoice generation for multiple clients

2. Small Businesses

• Create invoices for products and services
• Track sales and payments
• Maintain professional communication with clients
• Streamline billing processes

3. Service Providers

• Bill for recurring services
• Track service details and hours
• Professional documentation of work
• Easy client communication

4. E-commerce Businesses

• Generate invoices for online orders
• Track product sales
• Maintain customer records
• Professional order documentation

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16.8 or later
• pnpm (recommended) or npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/invoice-generator.git

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

3. Run the development server:

pnpm dev

4. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

🛠 Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: shadcn/ui
• Icons: Lucide Icons
• State Management: React Hooks

🎯 Future Enhancements

1. Export Options

   • PDF export functionality
   • Custom template support
   • Multiple currency support

2. Data Management

   • Save invoices to database
   • Client database integration
   • Invoice history tracking

3. Advanced Features

   • Tax calculation
   • Multiple currency support
   • Custom branding options
   • Invoice reminders
   • Payment integration

4. Business Integration

   • QuickBooks integration
   • Payment gateway integration
   • Cloud storage sync
   • Email integration

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the project
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📞 Support

For support, email [email protected] or create an issue in the repository.