This repository provides a demonstration of a chatbot application, showcasing integrations with various backend services. It is intended for developers looking to understand how to build real-time, AI-powered conversational interfaces with multiple external APIs.

How It Works

The demo orchestrates interactions between a frontend chat interface and several backend services. It leverages Pinecone for vector search, OpenAI for natural language processing and response generation, Ably for real-time communication, FingerprintJS for user identification, and CockroachDB for data persistence. This multi-service architecture allows for a robust and scalable chatbot experience.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary install / run command: npm install followed by npm run dev.
• Prerequisites: Pinecone, OpenAI, Ably, FingerprintJS, and CockroachDB accounts with associated API keys. A Pinecone index must also be created.
• Setup: Requires cloning the repository, installing Node.js dependencies, and configuring API keys in a .env file.

Highlighted Details

• Integrates Pinecone for efficient similarity search.
• Utilizes OpenAI for advanced language understanding and generation.
• Employs Ably for real-time, bidirectional communication.
• Incorporates FingerprintJS for user fingerprinting.
• Uses CockroachDB for data storage.

Maintenance & Community

No information on maintainers, community channels, or roadmap is provided in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository's license is not specified in the README.

Limitations & Caveats

This is a demo project and may not be production-ready. It requires accounts and API keys from multiple third-party services, which may incur costs. The setup process involves integrating several distinct services.