ChatBot Project

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Google Gemini API Key

Setup

1. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. API Key:

   • Open chatbot.py and replace the placeholder with your actual Gemini API key.
   • Note: It is recommended to use environment variables for security.

Running the Application

Option 1: Using the Batch Script (Windows)

Double-click run.bat or run it from the terminal:

run.bat

Option 2: Manual Execution

1. Activate the virtual environment:

   env\Scripts\activate

2. Run the Flask app:

   python app.py

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000.