README.md

RNGAI-WEB Chatbot

This is an AI-powered chatbot for RNG Patel Institute of Technology (RNGPIT) that uses RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) to answer questions about courses, admissions, facilities, placements, and campus life.

Features

• 🎓 Comprehensive information about RNGPIT
• 🤖 Powered by Groq AI (LLaMA models)
• 📚 RAG-based knowledge retrieval
• 🎨 Beautiful, modern UI with dark/light theme
• 📊 Admin dashboard with analytics
• 🐳 Docker support for easy deployment

Setup

1. Clone and Install

cd RNGAI-WEB
pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Configure Environment Variables

Copy the example environment file:

copy .env.example .env

Then edit .env and add your credentials:

GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key_here
SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url_here
SUPABASE_KEY=your_supabase_key_here

Get your credentials:

• Groq API: https://console.groq.com
• Supabase: https://supabase.com

3. Run the Application

Local Development:

python app.py

Using Docker:

docker-compose up -d

The application will be available at: http://localhost:5000

Project Structure

RNGAI-WEB/
├── app.py                 # Main Flask application
├── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies
├── .env                   # Environment variables (not in git)
├── .env.example          # Environment template
├── Dockerfile            # Docker configuration
├── docker-compose.yml    # Docker Compose config
├── templates/
│   └── index.html        # Main chat interface
├── static/
│   └── RNGPIT.png       # College logo
└── data/
    └── link17.txt       # Knowledge base

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Required
GROQ_API_KEY	API key from Groq Console	Yes
SUPABASE_URL	Your Supabase project URL	Yes
SUPABASE_KEY	Your Supabase API key	Yes

Tech Stack

• Backend: Flask, Python 3.11
• AI: Groq (LLaMA 3.3), Sentence Transformers
• Vector DB: ChromaDB
• Database: Supabase
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript with Three.js

Security

⚠️ Important: Never commit your .env file to version control. The .env file contains sensitive credentials and should be kept private.

License

Private project for RNG Patel Institute of Technology