Chat AI with Next.js and OpenAI

This is a chat project that uses Next.js 15 (App Router), Vercel AI SDK, and OpenAI to create an interactive chat interface.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ installed
• An OpenAI account with API access
• An OpenAI API key

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone [REPOSITORY_URL]
cd chat-ai

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env.local file in the project root and add your OpenAI key:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Running the Project

1. Start the development server:

npm run dev

2. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Technologies Used

• Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Vercel AI SDK
• OpenAI API
• Tailwind CSS
• Shadcn/ui

Important Notes

• Make sure to keep your API key secure and never share it
• The project uses OpenAI's GPT model to generate responses
• The interface is built with Shadcn/ui components for a modern experience