PyCam - Webcam Capture with Telegram Integration

A Flask web application that captures images from the user's webcam and sends them to a Telegram chat via a bot. Built with Flask, JavaScript, and the Telegram Bot API.

Features

• 📷 Real-time webcam access in the browser
• ⏱️ Automatic image capture every 5 seconds
• 🖼️ Image compression and resizing (800x800 max)
• ✈️ Instant delivery to Telegram via bot
• 🔒 Secure HTTPS implementation
• 📝 Activity logging

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Python 3.7+
• Telegram account with a bot token

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/gerryaudityaa/pycam.git
   cd pycam
   

2. Install Dependencies

   pip install flask python-dotenv requests
   

3. Environment Configuration

   Create a .env file in the project root with:
   TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
   TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID=your_chat_id_here
   

4. Run the Application

   python app.py
   

The application will be available at https://localhost:5000 (you may need to accept the self-signed certificate or use ngrok).

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Note: This project is intended for personal/educational use. Ensure compliance with privacy laws in your jurisdiction when deploying.