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📋 Template Information

This is a template repository for creating podcast RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems.

What is this template?

This template provides a complete, production-ready RAG system specifically designed for podcasts. It includes:

  • ✅ Automatic transcription with Whisper
  • ✅ Vector-based semantic search with Milvus
  • ✅ AI-powered Q&A with GPT-4
  • ✅ Modern web interface
  • ✅ CLI tools for automation
  • ✅ Fully configurable via YAML

Key Differences from Regular Repository

This is a TEMPLATE, not a working application. To use it:

  1. Clone/fork this repository for your specific podcast
  2. Customize podcast_config.yaml with your podcast details
  3. Add your logo to src/web/static/images/
  4. Configure your OpenAI API key in .env
  5. Run the setup script and start building!

Quick Start

Linux/Mac:

chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh

Windows:

setup.bat

Template vs Production

Aspect Template (This Repo) Your Production Use
Podcast Info Generic placeholders Your podcast details
Branding Generic blue theme Your custom colors/logo
Data Empty databases Your episodes & transcripts
Configuration Default settings Tuned for your content

What to Customize

Required Changes:

  1. podcast_config.yaml - Add your podcast information
  2. .env - Add your OpenAI API key
  3. src/web/static/images/podcast_logo.png - Replace with your logo

Optional Changes:

  • src/web/templates/*.html - Customize UI layout
  • src/web/static/style.css - Adjust colors and styling
  • podcast_config.yaml - Tune search/transcription parameters

Template Features

Designed for Easy Customization:

  • YAML Configuration: All podcast-specific settings in one file
  • Environment Variables: Secure API key management
  • Modular Structure: Easy to extend and modify
  • Conda Environment: Automated dependency management
  • Docker Support: Optional containerization

Built-in Tools:

  • Web UI for all operations
  • CLI for automation and scripting
  • Health checks and monitoring
  • Episode management
  • Conversation history
  • Export functionality

Getting Help

  1. Read the README.md - Comprehensive setup guide
  2. Check podcast_config.yaml - Configuration reference with comments
  3. Review .env.example - Environment variable documentation
  4. Explore examples - See how components work together

Repository Structure

Template Repository (Clean)          Your Production Repo
├── podcast_config.yaml (template)   ├── podcast_config.yaml (customized)
├── .env.example                     ├── .env (with your API key)
├── src/ (generic code)              ├── src/ (same, maybe customized)
├── transcripts/ (empty)             ├── transcripts/ (your episodes)
├── data/ (empty)                    ├── data/ (your database)
└── README.md (template docs)        └── README.md (your project docs)

Versioning Your Customized Copy

After customizing this template for your podcast:

# Remove template origin
git remote remove origin

# Add your own repository
git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/yourpodcast-search.git

# Push your customized version
git push -u origin main

Multiple Podcasts

To use this template for multiple podcasts:

Option 1: Separate Repositories (Recommended)

  • Clone this template once per podcast
  • Each gets its own repository and configuration
  • Completely isolated

Option 2: Separate Branches

  • Use different branches in one repository
  • Each branch has different podcast_config.yaml
  • Shared codebase

Option 3: Separate Collections

  • One repository, multiple config files
  • Different Milvus collections per podcast
  • Run multiple instances

Updates and Maintenance

This template may receive updates. To update your customized version:

# Add template as upstream remote
git remote add template https://github.com/original/PodcastRAG_Template.git

# Fetch template updates
git fetch template

# Merge updates (resolve conflicts if needed)
git merge template/main

Note: Only update if you need new features. Your customizations won't be overwritten unless there are conflicts.

Template Checklist

Before deploying your customized version:

  • Updated podcast_config.yaml with your podcast info
  • Created .env with your OpenAI API key
  • Replaced logo image in src/web/static/images/
  • Tested transcription with sample episode
  • Tested search and Q&A functionality
  • Customized branding colors (optional)
  • Updated README.md with your project details (optional)
  • Set up production Milvus instance (if deploying to prod)
  • Configured web server for production (if deploying to prod)

Support

This template is provided as-is for customization. For issues specific to:

  • Template bugs/improvements: Open issue on template repository
  • Your customization: Debug in your own repository
  • General usage questions: See README.md and configuration files

Happy building! 🚀

Transform this template into your own powerful podcast search system.