build_chatbot_for_your_data

Build Chatbot for Your Data

A project to create a customizable AI-powered chatbot that can answer questions based on your own data sources.

Features

• Upload and index your documents (PDF, TXT, CSV, etc.)
• Ask questions in natural language
• Get accurate, context-aware answers
• Easy integration with web applications
• Extensible backend for custom data connectors

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• Node.js (for frontend)
• [Optional] Docker

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/build_chatbot_for_your_data.git
   cd build_chatbot_for_your_data

2. Backend Setup:

   cd backend
   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Frontend Setup:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4. Start the application:

   • Backend: python server.py
   • Frontend: npm start

Using Docker

docker-compose up --build

Usage

1. Upload your data files via the web interface.
2. Ask questions in the chat window.
3. Receive answers based on your uploaded data.

Configuration

• Edit config.yaml to set data directories, model parameters, and API keys.

Technologies Used

• Python (FastAPI, LangChain)
• JavaScript (React)
• OpenAI API (or other LLM providers)
• Vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open issues or submit pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

• LangChain
• OpenAI
• FAISS