ProfBot

About the Project

ProfBot is a chatbot that helps students in choosing the right professor for their academic needs based on rating, subject, and skills.

Features

• Search Functionality: Find professors by name, department, or university. Professors based on criteria like teaching quality, clarity, and helpfulness.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on all devices.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js,
• Backend: Node.js, Python
• Database: Pinecone
• Deployment: Vercel

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/saikiransomanagoudar/profbot.git
   cd profbot

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env.local file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY=your_stripe_public_key
   PINECONE_API_KEY=your_pinecone_api_key
   PINECONE_ENVIRONMENT=your_pinecone_environment
   

Running the Project

To start the development server:

npm run dev