David Healey

I use the search all the time, I don't think it's that bad. Sometimes the data isn't quite right but that's the same when you scan a barcode. I agree...

> * The typeahead feature could interfere with searching for local food items. When I'm just typing in the search field to look for an item from the local foodslist,...

> MyFitnessPal apocalypse @teolemon Tell me more

That's a crazy move, I expect they'll make a u-turn on it. Hopefully more users will move to free alternatives like Waistline.

> FYI, the new search API is now live at https://search.openfoodfacts.org/docs Is this a breaking change for existing apps?

> P.S.: Have you considered having a support link on your project page? So that people can donate and support your effort? There used to be one in the readme,...

Use the meals or recipes features for this.

Ah I see. Seems like a reasonable suggestion.

> If you want your sandwich to be listed in the diary as a single entry, you should use a recipe instead of a meal. Yeah I think you're right...

> easily implemented I don't think so. I'm used to working with APIs, how does a scraper work?