AskFlow - Intelligent Internet-Connected Chatbot

AskFlow is an intelligent chatbot application that leverages advanced AI decision-making to provide accurate responses by either answering directly from its knowledge or performing real-time internet searches using Tavily Search API.

Features

• Intelligent Decision Making: LangGraph-powered agent that decides whether to answer directly or search the web
• Real-time Internet Access: Integrated Tavily Search API for up-to-date information
• Conversational Memory: Maintains context throughout conversations
• RESTful API: FastAPI backend with comprehensive endpoints
• Modern Web Interface: Streamlit-based responsive UI
• Cloud Deployment: Fully deployed and accessible online

Live Demos

• Web Interface: AskFlow Streamlit App

Tech Stack

• AI Framework: LangChain, LangGraph
• Search API: Tavily Search
• Backend: FastAPI, Uvicorn, Pydantic
• Frontend: Streamlit
• LLM Integration: OpenAI GPT (or your preferred LLM)
• Deployment: Render, Streamlit Cloud
• Environment Management: Poetry/Pipenv

How It Works

Decision Process Flow

1. User Input: User submits a question through the interface
2. Agent Decision: LangGraph agent analyzes whether to answer directly or search the web
3. Execution: Direct answer or web search via Tavily API
4. Response Delivery: Formatted response returned to user

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Tavily Search API key
• OpenAI API key (or alternative LLM provider)
• Poetry or Pipenv

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Jospin6/askflow.git
cd askflow 

Run the application locally

```bash
# Start API server
cd api && uvicorn main:app --reload

# Start UI (in separate terminal)
cd ui && streamlit run app.py
```

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