Customized Chatbot with OpenAI API

This project is a simple chatbot that leverages the OpenAI API to generate conversational responses based on user inputs and maintains conversation history for contextual relevance.

Features

• Uses OpenAI's API to generate responses with context retention.
• Configuration options for model selection, response creativity, and token length.
• Secure handling of API keys through environment variables.
• Terminal-based interface for user interaction.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3
• Virtual environment
• OpenAI API key

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AlvinIsac/OpenApi.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd OpenApi

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Create a .env file in the project directory and add your OpenAI API key:

   OPENAI_API_KEY= <open_api_key>

   Note: You can purchase a new one from OpenAI's Platform.

Usage

1. Run the chatbot script:

   python chatbot.py

2. Interact with the chatbot by typing messages and you can also customise it for your needs. Type exit to end the conversation.

Configuration

• model: Specifies the OpenAI model to use (default: gpt-4o-mini).
• temperature: Controls response creativity (default: 0.7).
• max_tokens: Sets the maximum length of responses (default: 100 tokens).