A modern Lost & Found management system built with Python Tkinter. This application provides an intuitive interface for managing lost and found items with advanced search functionality, dark/light mode support, animated effects, and comprehensive database integration.

• Dark/Light Mode Toggle: Switch between dark and light themes for better user experience across all interfaces
• Modern Dashboard: Clean, professional interface with customizable color schemes and gradient backgrounds
• Animated Effects: Typewriter text effects, blinking text animations, and smooth color transitions
• Responsive Design: Modern GUI that adapts to different themes with consistent styling

• Secure Login System: Role-based authentication distinguishing between users and administrators
• User Registration: Complete registration form with validation for new user accounts
• Admin Panel Access: Separate administrative interface for system management
• Database Integration: SQLite database for secure user credential storage

• Lost Item Reporting: Comprehensive forms for reporting lost items with detailed information
• Found Item Submission: Easy-to-use interface for submitting found items
• Advanced Search: Multi-criteria search functionality (item type, category, keywords, location)
• Quick Search: Fast search from main interface with instant results
• Category Support: Multiple predefined categories including Electronics, Bags, Books, Personal Items, and more

• Advanced Search Window: Detailed search functionality with filters for item type and category
• Quick Search Bar: Fast search from main interface with real-time results
• Modal Windows: Professional popup windows for forms and searches
• Intuitive Navigation: Easy-to-use interface with clear button layouts and color coding

• Admin Control Panel: Complete administrative interface with tabbed navigation
• User Management: Edit user accounts, delete users, manage permissions, and view user data
• Item Management: Add lost/found items directly through admin interface
• Reports & Statistics: View comprehensive statistics including total items, active items, and claimed items
• Dark Mode Support: Theme switching available in admin panel
• User Type Management: Distinguish between admin and regular users
• Database Oversight: Complete CRUD operations for all data tables

• SQLite Database: Lightweight and efficient database for storing all application data
• Multiple Tables: Separate tables for users, lost items, found items, and claimed items
• Data Validation: Form validation and error handling throughout the application
• CRUD Operations: Complete Create, Read, Update, Delete functionality
• Automatic Table Creation: Database initialization with proper schema setup
• User Authentication: Secure credential storage with role-based access (admin/user)
• Phone Number Support: Complete user profile management including contact information

1. Login System (main.py):

   • User authentication interface with gradient background
   • Animated typewriter effects and blinking text
   • User registration functionality with validation
   • Admin panel access for authorized users
   • Secure database integration

2. User Interface (user_page.py):

   • Report lost/found items with detailed forms
   • Advanced search functionality with multiple filters
   • Dark/light mode toggle with theme persistence
   • Clean table display with sortable columns
   • Modal windows for enhanced user experience

3. Admin Panel (admin_page.py):

   • Administrative controls with tabbed interface
   • Item management (add lost/found items)
   • User management (edit accounts, view details)
   • Reports and statistics dashboard
   • Dark mode support with consistent theming

4. Database Connection (db_connection.py):

   • Centralized database connection management
   • Automatic table creation and schema management
   • Error handling and connection security

• Theme Switching: Dark and light mode support across all interfaces
• Color-coded Interface:
  • Red for "Report Lost Item"
  • Green for "Report Found Item"
  • Blue for "Search Items"
  • Orange for administrative functions
• Animated Effects: Typewriter animations, text blinking, and color transitions
• Modal Dialogs: Professional popup windows for forms and data entry
• Form Validation: Comprehensive input validation with user-friendly error messages
• Responsive Design: Consistent layout across different window sizes
• Modal Window Management: Prevents multiple instances of the same window
• Error Handling: Robust database error handling throughout the application
• Responsive Tables: Automatic table refresh and data synchronization
• Sequential ID Display: User-friendly ID numbering in table displays
• Window Centering: All windows automatically center on screen
• Gradient Backgrounds: Beautiful gradient effects in login and registration windows

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Tkinter (usually included with Python installation)
• SQLite3 (included with Python)

1. Clone or download the repository
2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Ensure all Python files are in the same directory
4. Run the application

Main Entry Point (Recommended):

python main.py

Direct Access Options:

# Access user interface directly
python user_page.py

# Access admin panel directly (requires authentication)
python admin_page.py

1. Start with Login (main.py) - Main entry point with authentication and registration
2. User Authentication - Login with username/password or register new account
3. User Interface - Report lost/found items, search database, and view results
4. Admin Panel - Administrative controls, user management, and system reports

• Users Table: Stores user accounts with authentication and profile information (username, password, full_name, email, phone, user_type)
• Lost Items Table: Records of reported lost items with detailed descriptions
• Found Items Table: Records of submitted found items with location data
• Claimed Items Table: Tracking of successfully reunited items

• Multi-field search across item names, categories, locations, and descriptions
• Filter by item type (Lost, Found, or All)
• Category-based filtering with predefined options
• Real-time results display with sequential ID numbering

• Consistent dark/light mode across all application windows
• Automatic theme application to modal windows and forms
• Professional color schemes optimized for readability

• Automatic database initialization on first run
• Comprehensive error handling and user feedback
• Data validation for all form inputs
• Secure database operations with proper connection management

Developed by TEAM DOBERMAN
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