Custom Chatbot

Since API usage is usually cheaper than monthly subscription, why not make it mysef????

Setup

1. Ensure you have Python 3.x and Node.js installed
2. Run the setup script: ./setup.sh

Development

• Backend code goes in backend/app.py
• Frontend code goes in frontend/src/App.jsx

Running the Application

1. Navigate to the project directory: cd chatbot
2. Run the start script: ./start.sh

Environment Variables

Backend (.env)

• FLASK_APP=app.py
• FLASK_ENV=development
• PORT=5001
• OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"

Frontend (.env)

• VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5001

Dependencies

Backend

• Flask
• Flask-CORS

Frontend

• React
• Vite
• Lucide React
• Tailwind CSS