Gemini Node.js Chatbot

A simple chatbot using Google Gemini and Node.js.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Setup
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Environment Variables
• Usage

Introduction

This project demonstrates how to create a simple chatbot using Google Gemini's generative AI capabilities and Node.js. The chatbot can process user inputs and generate responses using the Google Gemini API.

Features

• Generate responses using Google Gemini's AI
• Interactive chat in the terminal
• Safe content generation with configurable harm categories

Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/amahjoor/gemini-chat.git
   cd gemini-chat

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file:

   touch .env

4. Add your Google Gemini API key to the .env file:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here

Environment Variables

The project requires the following environment variable:

• GEMINI_API_KEY: Your Google Gemini API key.

Usage

1. Run the chatbot:

   node index.js

2. Interact with the chatbot: Type your messages in the terminal. To exit, type exit.

Credits

Special thanks to Devarshi Shimpi for the guide on creating an AI chatbot using Google Gemini and Node.js.