My First Foray into AI: Building a Terminal ChatBoT

As a product manager, I’ve always been fascinated by the capabilities of AI and how it’s reshaping products and services across industries. So, I decided to dive in and get hands-on with AI, exploring how it all works from the ground up. This is my first experiment, a kind of “hello world” into the AI space – a chatbot that runs in the terminal!

Using Langchain and OpenAI, I set up a basic chatbot that can respond to questions, share interesting facts, and even tell a joke or two. It all happens within my terminal – simple, straightforward, and a great introduction to how AI-driven chat interactions work.

The Setup

Creating the Assistant’s Personality: I designed a prompt to shape the chatbot into a “helpful assistant,” guiding its responses to be informative and friendly.
Setting Up the Flow: With Langchain, I structured the flow of conversation and added some memory, so the bot keeps a bit of context as we chat.
Local Terminal Interface: Since it’s all on my local terminal, it’s not currently shareable. But the experience has been incredibly valuable for me in understanding the fundamentals of AI-driven conversation.

What’s Next?

The potential here is exciting! There’s a lot more to learn, and AI continues to show promise in simplifying tasks and enhancing user experiences in meaningful ways. As the technology evolves, it’s inspiring to see how it can bring value to everyday interactions and reshape the future of digital experiences.