ConvoMate

ConvoMate is a modern conversational chatbot that combines real-time chat capabilities with AI-powered image generation. Built using Next.js 15, TypeScript, and ShadCN, it leverages the Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, and OpenRouter to provide an engaging and intuitive user experience.

Features

• Real-Time Conversations: Powered by OpenAI models for responsive and accurate replies.
• AI Image Generation: Generate stunning images from simple prompts.
• User Privacy: Ensures all interactions and data remain secure.
• Modern Tech Stack: Developed with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and ShadCN for scalability and performance.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 15, ShadCN, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, OpenRouter
• Programming Language: TypeScript

Installation Instructions

To set up ConvoMate on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/c-w-d-harshit/convomate.git
   cd convomate

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory of the project.
   • Copy the contents of .env.example into .env and fill in the required values:

   OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
   SYSTEM_MESSAGE=your_system_message
   

4. Run the Development Server:

   npm run dev

5. Open Your Browser:

   • Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the application in action.

You should now have ConvoMate running locally on your machine.