Song Writer AI

Song Writer AI is a Vue.js application that leverages AI (specifically Ollama with llama3.1:latest model) to generate song drafts based on user input. This project aims to streamline the creative process for songwriters by providing AI-generated ideas and variations.

Features

• User input for song ideas
• Variable number of draft generation (1-9, default 3)
• AI-generated song drafts including title, style, and lyrics
• Progress indicator for draft generation
• Error handling and display
• Logging of inputs and AI responses

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js with Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• AI Integration: Ollama (local setup)
• API Communication: Axios
• Cross-Origin Resource Sharing: CORS middleware

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• npm (usually comes with Node.js)
• Git
• Ollama (with llama3.1:latest model)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ryan258/song-writer-ai.git
   cd song-writer-ai
   

2. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ../backend
   npm install
   

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following content:

   PORT=3000
   API_URL=http://localhost:11434/api/generate
   MODEL_NAME=llama3.1:latest
   

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm run dev
   

2. In a new terminal, start the frontend development server:

   cd frontend
   npm run serve
   

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to use the application.

Testing

To run the backend tests:

cd backend
npm test

For integration tests:

cd backend
npm run test:integration

Project Roadmap

• Set up basic Vue.js frontend
• Implement Tailwind CSS for styling
• Create backend Express.js server
• Integrate Ollama AI service
• Implement song draft generation API
• Add error handling and display
• Create progress indicator for draft generation
• Implement logging functionality
• Add user authentication
• Implement draft saving and retrieval
• Create mobile-responsive design
• Add option for different AI models
• Implement collaborative songwriting features
• Add export options (PDF, MIDI, etc.)
• Integrate with music production software
• Implement multi-language support