IHEC Chatbot

Overview

The IHEC Chatbot is a web-based application designed to provide information about IHEC Carthage. It utilizes advanced natural language processing techniques to answer user queries related to the university's programs, services, events, and history.

Features

• Interactive Chat Interface: Users can interact with the chatbot through a user-friendly interface.
• Natural Language Processing: The chatbot uses machine learning models to understand and respond to user queries.
• Data Encryption: User messages are encrypted for security during transmission.
• Feedback Mechanism: Users can provide feedback on the chatbot's responses.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Python, Flask
• Machine Learning: LlamaIndex, HuggingFace
• Database: SQLite (for session management)
• Encryption: AES encryption for secure data transmission

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Node.js (for frontend dependencies, if applicable)
• Flask
• Required Python packages (listed in requirements.txt)

Steps to Install

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ihec-chatbot.git
   cd ihec-chatbot

2. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set up the environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Flask secret key:

     FLASK_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
     

4. Run the application:

   python app.py

5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access the chatbot.

Usage

• Click on the chatbot icon to open the chat window.
• Type your question in the input field and press "Send" to receive a response.
• You can provide feedback on the chatbot's responses using the feedback buttons.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.