Deployed Link

https://beyoundchats.vercel.app/

BeyondChat

BeyondChat is a dynamic chatbot platform where users can train a chatbot using URLs. It combines seamless authentication, an intuitive UI/UX, and robust backend architecture to deliver an amazing experience.

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Features

Core Functionalities

• Train Chatbot: Provide a URL to train the chatbot, which stores the extracted data in a memory-powered database.
• Seamless UI/UX: Intuitive design for an engaging user experience.
• Chatbot Assistance: Guides users through signup, login, and dashboard navigation.

Backend Highlights

• Tech Stack: Built with TypeScript and Express.js.
• Database: Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL for efficient data management.
• Web Scraping: Powered by Cheerio to scrape data from user-provided URLs.
• Authentication: User signup with OTP verification to ensure secure registration.
• Containerization: Docker for consistent and scalable environments.

Frontend Highlights

• Framework: Next.js for a fast and optimized frontend.
• Dashboard: A responsive interface for training and interacting with the chatbot.
• Chatbot UI: Provides a conversational experience for user interactions.

Deployment

• Backend: Hosted on Render for scalability and performance.
• Frontend: Deployed using Vercel for fast and reliable delivery.

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Tech Stack

Backend

• Node.js with Express.js
• TypeScript
• Prisma ORM
• PostgreSQL
• Cheerio for web scraping
• Docker for containerization

Frontend

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• React.js for dynamic components

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm/yarn

• Docker

• PostgreSQL database setup

• Render and Vercel accounts for deployment

Future Enhancements

Add multi-language support for the chatbot. Expand training capabilities with more data sources. Introduce AI-based recommendations for better responses.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

Prisma for simplifying database operations. Next.js and Vercel for powering the frontend. Render for hosting the backend effortlessly.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/BeyondChat.git
cd BeyondChat
 Backend Setup
Navigate to the backend directory:
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cd backend
Install dependencies:
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npm install
Create a .env file with your database and OTP configurations.
Run the Docker container:
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docker-compose up
Start the backend server:
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npm run dev
3. Frontend Setup
Navigate to the frontend directory:
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cd frontend
Install dependencies:
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npm install
Run the development server:
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npm run dev
Access the application at http://localhost:3000.