Chatbot App

Overview

The Chatbot App is an intelligent conversational agent designed to assist users in retrieving information and performing tasks seamlessly through natural language interactions. It leverages advanced natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to understand user input and respond appropriately.

Main Features

Natural Language Understanding: The chatbot is capable of understanding and interpreting user queries expressed in natural language, making interactions more user-friendly.

Information Retrieval: Users can ask the chatbot for information on a wide range of topics, and the chatbot retrieves relevant and accurate data from integrated sources.

Task Automation: The chatbot can perform various tasks based on user commands, such as setting reminders, sending notifications, or executing specific actions within the application.

Multi-platform Support: The chatbot is accessible across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and messaging applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Customizable Responses: Admin users can customize the chatbot's responses and add new functionalities easily through a user-friendly configuration interface.

Context

The idea behind the Chatbot App is to simplify user interactions with digital systems by providing a conversational interface. Whether users need quick information, want to automate tasks, or simply engage in casual conversation, the chatbot aims to enhance user experience and efficiency.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Configuration
• Contributing
• License

Installation

Chatbot App Installation Guide Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

Python (version 3.6 or higher) Pip (Python package installer) Step 1: Clone the Repository Clone the Chatbot App repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/wyasyn/difflib-chatbot.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory Move into the project directory:

cd chatbot-app
Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended)
Create a virtual environment to isolate the dependencies of your chatbot app. This step helps prevent conflicts with other Python projects:

python -m venv venv
Activate the virtual environment:

On Windows:

venv\Scripts\activate

On macOS/Linux:

source venv/bin/activate
Step 4: Install Dependencies
Install the required dependencies for the chatbot app using the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt
This command reads the requirements.txt file and installs the necessary Python packages.

Step 5: Configure the Chatbot (if needed) If your chatbot app requires configuration, update the necessary settings. This may include setting environment variables, modifying configuration files, or specifying API keys.

Step 6: Run the Chatbot Run the chatbot app with the following command:

python app.py