StartupAssist

Overview

This project is aimed at assisting startups with information about government schemes using a chatbot interface. The chatbot is built using the Assistant API and is integrated into a streamlit web application.

File Structure

• .streamlit/: Contains configuration files for Streamlit.
• secrets.toml: File for storing sensitive information securely. (Not included in the public repository)
• README.md: Markdown file providing an overview of the project.
• app.py: Python file containing the code for the Streamlit web application.
• myvideo.mp4: Video file generated using Vidnoz AI tool, for a demo and instructional video.
• requirements.txt: File listing the Python dependencies required for the project.

Setup

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the repository to your local machine using Git:

   git clone <repository_url>
   

2. Create secrets.toml: You need to create a secrets.toml file in the root directory of the project to store sensitive information such as API keys. This file should not be committed to version control and should be kept secure.

   # Example structure of secrets.toml
   [api]
   openai_apikey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
   assistant_id = "YOUR_API_KEY"
   

3. Install Dependencies: Install the required Python dependencies using pip:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Usage

1. Run the Streamlit App: Start the Streamlit web application by running the following command in your terminal:

   streamlit run app.py
   

2. Interact with the Chatbot: Once the application is running, you can interact with the chatbot interface to get information about government schemes for startups.

Additional Notes

• Assistant API Integration: Ensure that you have obtained the necessary API key for the Assistant API and stored it securely in the secrets.toml file. From https://platform.openai.com
• Customization: You can customize the chatbot's behavior, responses, and appearance by modifying the code in app.py.
• Demo Video: Refer to myvideo.mp4 for a demo or instructional video if available. If not available, you may want to create one to demonstrate the functionality of the application.

Support and Contributions

For any issues, questions, or feedback, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. Contributions via pull requests are welcome.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.