Media Search Application

Overview

A web-based media search and download interface using Google Custom Search API. This application allows users to search for images and videos, view results, and download them directly.

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• Google Custom Search API credentials:
  • Google API Key
  • Custom Search Engine ID

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:
   • Create a .env file in the root directory
   • Add your Google API credentials:

     GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
     SEARCH_ENGINE_ID=your_search_engine_id_here
     

Running the Application

1. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000

Usage

1. Enter your search term in the search bar
2. Select media type (Images, Videos, or Both)
3. Choose the number of results (1-20)
4. Click Search to view results
5. Use individual download buttons or select multiple items for batch download

Notes

• Image downloads work directly
• Video downloads support various formats including YouTube videos
• Maximum 20 results per search
• Supports both single and batch downloads