Introduction to the Reflex Chat App
The Reflex Chat App is a user-friendly, highly customizable web application designed to showcase the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in a ChatGPT format. Built entirely in Python, this app offers users an intuitive interface to interact with conversational AI without needing prior web development knowledge.
Getting Started
To start exploring the Reflex Chat App, you will need a valid OpenAI subscription, as the application utilizes OpenAI's API to power its chat functions. Ensure that your API key is stored under the environment variable OPENAI_API_KEY:
export OPENAI_API_KEY="YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY" # replace me!
Step 1: Clone the Repository
Begin by cloning the repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/reflex-dev/reflex-chat.git
Step 2: Install Reflex
To run Reflex, you need to have Python 3.7 or newer and Node.js version 12.22.0 or newer. Although Node.js is required, no JavaScript knowledge is necessary. You will also need to install the Python packages reflex and openai. This can be done by using the requirements.txt file provided in the repository:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 3: Run the Application
Once you've installed everything, initialize and run the app with the following commands:
reflex init
reflex run
Features
Reflex Chat App is packed with features designed to enhance user interaction with AI:
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Python-Based UI: The app's user interface is constructed entirely in Python using Reflex, making it accessible for developers who are more familiar with Python than web development languages.
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Session Management: Users can create and delete chat sessions, allowing for organized and manageable interactions.
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Customizable Design: Fully customizable with no web development experience necessary. For more styling options, users can refer to Reflex's documentation at reflex.dev/docs/styling/overview.
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LLM Flexibility: Easily integrates with other large language models, offering adaptability for different use cases.
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Responsive Design: Optimizes for various devices, ensuring a smooth user experience on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Contributing
Reflex Chat App encourages collaborative improvement and extension of its large language model web interface. Those interested in contributing can fork the repository, implement their changes, and then submit a pull request for official review.
License
The Reflex Chat App is licensed under the MIT License, ensuring open-source distribution and modification.