node_ai_tools

node_ai_tools is a demonstration application built with Node.js and TypeScript to showcase how to integrate OpenAPI calls while leveraging multiple external services. This project is ideal for testing "tools" in a Large Language Model (LLM) context.

Features

1. Reddit Scraping
   Fetch the latest posts from a specific Reddit channel.

2. Image Generation
   Generate personalized images based on text prompts.

3. Dad Joke API
   Retrieve “dad jokes” from an external API to add a playful element to the user experience.

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Purpose

This project provides a test environment for exploring how an LLM’s "tools" can interact with external APIs (e.g., Reddit, image generation, Dad Joke API) within a single Node.js/TypeScript application.

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd node_ai_tools

2. Copy the .env.example file and rename it to .env.
   Add your OPENAI_API_KEY to the .env file.

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the application with a user prompt:

   npm run start "user prompt"

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Credits

This project was inspired by "Build an AI Agent from Scratch" from Frontend Masters, created by Scott Moss.