Face Recognition System

A Python-based face recognition system using OpenCV (Haar Cascade) and the Face++ API.
Includes a compiled .exe for easy use without requiring Python installation.

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Features

• Detects faces using Haar Cascade classifier
• Performs recognition with Face++ API
• Works as both a Python script and a Windows EXE
• Stores known faces in Faces.json locally
• Configurable securely via config.json (created from example file)

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📥 Installation (Source Code)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/evanpgibi/Face-Recognition.git
   cd Face-Recognition

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

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⚙️ Configuration (Important!)

This project requires a config.json file with your Face++ API credentials. To keep your keys private, the real config.json is ignored by Git.

1. Copy the example config file:

   cp config.example.json config.json

(On Windows: duplicate config.example.json and rename to config.json)

2. Open config.json and add your Face++ keys:

   {
     "FACESET_TOKEN": "YOUR_FACESET_TOKEN",
     "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
     "API_SECRET": "YOUR_API_SECRET_HERE"
   }
   

3. Save the file. The program will now load your credentials without exposing them on GitHub.

▶️ Usage

1. Run the exe (for non-programmers): Download the file from the Releases page and double-click Face_Recognition.exe to run.

2. Run with Python:

   python Face_Recognition.py