ChatBot with GTK and Transformers 🗣️💬

A simple AI chatbot application built using GTK for the Linux desktop environment. This chatbot utilizes the transformers library from Hugging Face to generate responses based on user input. The interface allows for a smooth conversational experience, with chat history being saved and loaded automatically.

Features ✨

Interactive Chat Interface: Built with GTK, providing a clean and responsive UI. AI-Powered Responses: Utilizes the transformers library for generating AI responses. Chat History Management: Saves and loads chat history to and from a file.

Requirements 📦

Python 3.7 or higher

Pip packages: packaging, torch, transformers, accelerate, PyGObject

Installation 💻

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chatbot-gtk.git
cd chatbot-gtk

Install the required packages:

Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Install the dependencies:

pip install packaging torch transformers accelerate PyGObject

Usage 🚀

Run the chatbot application:

python chatbot.py

Interface Overview: Text View: Displays chat history. Entry Field: Type your message here. Send Button: Click to send your message and receive a response.

Chat History: Chat history is automatically saved to chat_history.txt. The history is loaded each time the application starts.

Customization ⚙️

Model Selection: Change the model in the ChatWidget class by modifying the base_model_name variable to use a different transformer model. Chat History File: Update the path to the chat history file by modifying the chat_history_file variable in the load_chat_history and save_chat_history methods.

Contributing 🤝

Fork the repository and clone it to your local machine. Create a new branch for your changes. Make your changes and test them thoroughly. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

Disclaimer ⚠️

• For Educational Purposes Only: This project is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is provided as-is without any warranties or guarantees regarding its functionality or suitability for any particular purpose. 🛠️
• Model Performance: The performance and accuracy of the AI model used in this chatbot depend on various factors, including the quality and context of the input. Results may vary and should not be relied upon for critical decisions. 🤖
• Privacy and Security: While efforts have been made to ensure privacy, avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information through this chatbot. Your interactions are saved in a local file, but we cannot guarantee complete security. 🔒
• No Liability: The developers and contributors of this project are not liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from the use of this application. Use it at your own risk. ⚠️

License 📝

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.