Upgrade Chatbot Scope via Gemini API .

[singh-odyssey]

Problem

Current chatbot (src/components/help-chatbot.tsx) only has 4 hardcoded Q&A responses. Users can't ask natural questions about platform features (ticket uploads, matching, dashboard).

Proposal

Add AI chatbot using Google Gemini 1.5 Flash (free tier)

Setup

npm install @google/generative-ai

Get free API key: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
(use your for testing purpose , later I'll update it )

# .env.local
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_key_here

Implementation

1. API Route (src/app/api/chat/route.ts)

• Validate input: type check, max 500 chars
• System prompt restricts to platform topics only
• Return { reply: string } or { error: string }
• No secrets/stack traces in responses

2. Update Component (src/components/help-chatbot.tsx)

• Replace hardcoded Q&A with API calls
• Message history state
• Loading states, auto-scroll
• ARIA labels, keyboard support

3. Security

• API key only in .env.local (in .gitignore)
• Input validation on client + server
• Sanitize errors

Acceptance Criteria

• Answers platform questions (tickets, matching, dashboard)
• Redirects off-topic questions
• No secrets committed
• Input validated (≤500 chars)
• Accessible (ARIA, keyboard nav)
• No TypeScript/ESLint errors
• Works locally with PostgreSQL

Gemini chosen: Free, simple setup, good enough quality ✅

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[mani6409]

i will do this assign to me.

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👤 Issue assigned to @mani6409.

[singh-odyssey]

@mani6409 any update for this ?

[mani6409]

working on it, need some more time.

[mani6409]

Please check it.