Docs: Added missing setup instructions for Python Chatbot. #217
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughA new "Chatbot Backend" setup guide was added to README.md, providing step-by-step instructions for configuring a Python virtual environment, installing dependencies, and running the chatbot server. Platform-specific commands for Windows and macOS/Linux are included. The section is positioned between deployment and frontend setup instructions. Changes
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Fix all issues with AI Agents 🤖
In @README.md:
- Around line 106-138: The Windows activation command in the Chatbot Backend
section is wrong and a troubleshooting note is missing: replace the
Linux/Mac-style "source venv/Scripts/activate" with the correct Windows
activation command "venv\\Scripts\\activate" in the README, and add a short
troubleshooting note advising Windows users to ensure Python is on their PATH
(or to use the "py" launcher/explicit python -m venv invocation) and to run the
activate command from the project directory if activation fails.
- Around line 116-120: Update the Windows venv activation instructions in the
README: replace the Unix-style command "source venv/Scripts/activate" with the
correct Windows batch activation "venv\Scripts\activate.bat" and optionally
document the PowerShell alternative "venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1" so Windows users
have the proper commands.
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README.md (1)
118-126: Standardize Python command across platforms.The Windows section uses
python(line 118) while Mac/Linux usespython3(line 124). For consistency and to align with best practices on macOS/Linux wherepythonmay default to Python 2, consider standardizing on version-specific commands or adding a note about Python version requirements.
| ## Chatbot Backend | ||
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| 1. **Navigate to the Chatbot Directory**: | ||
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| ```bash | ||
| cd chatbot | ||
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| 2. **Create and Activate Virtual Environment**: | ||
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| **For Windows** | ||
| ```bash | ||
| python -m venv venv | ||
| source venv/Scripts/activate | ||
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| **For Mac/Linux**: | ||
| ```bash | ||
| python3 -m venv venv | ||
| source venv/bin/activate | ||
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| 3. **Install Dependencies**: | ||
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| ```bash | ||
| pip install -r requirements.txt | ||
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| 4. **Run the Application**: | ||
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| ```bash | ||
| python app.py | ||
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Fix the Windows Python activation command and add the missing troubleshooting note.
The troubleshooting note for Windows Python path issues is missing from the README. Additionally, the Windows activation command on line 119 is incorrect—it uses source venv/Scripts/activate (a Linux/Mac command), but Windows should use venv\Scripts\activate. Either add the troubleshooting note and correct the activation command, or update the PR description to reflect what was actually changed.
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @README.md around lines 106-138, The Windows activation command in the
Chatbot Backend section is wrong and a troubleshooting note is missing: replace
the Linux/Mac-style "source venv/Scripts/activate" with the correct Windows
activation command "venv\\Scripts\\activate" in the README, and add a short
troubleshooting note advising Windows users to ensure Python is on their PATH
(or to use the "py" launcher/explicit python -m venv invocation) and to run the
activate command from the project directory if activation fails.
| **For Windows** | ||
| ```bash | ||
| python -m venv venv | ||
| source venv/Scripts/activate | ||
| ``` |
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Fix Windows virtual environment activation command.
The Windows activation command uses Unix syntax which will fail on Windows systems. Windows uses backslash paths and requires either batch or PowerShell syntax, not the source command.
🔎 Proposed fix for Windows venv activation
**For Windows**
```bash
- python -m venv venv
- source venv/Scripts/activate
+ python -m venv venv
+ venv\Scripts\activate.bat
**Alternative for PowerShell:**
```bash
venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
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| **For Windows** | |
| ```bash | |
| python -m venv venv | |
| source venv/Scripts/activate | |
| ``` | |
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🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @README.md around lines 116-120, Update the Windows venv activation
instructions in the README: replace the Unix-style command "source
venv/Scripts/activate" with the correct Windows batch activation
"venv\Scripts\activate.bat" and optionally document the PowerShell alternative
"venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1" so Windows users have the proper commands.
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Description
Hi there!
While setting up the project locally, I noticed that the
chatbotdirectory exists and has a working Python app, but the instructions to run it were missing from the mainREADME.md.This could be confusing for new contributors, especially beginners trying to figure out how to start the chatbot service.
Changes I made:
I have added a new section "Chatbot Backend" under the Manual Setup guide. It now includes:
Scripts/activate) and Mac/Linux.This is a documentation update, so I am submitting this PR directly as per the contribution guidelines (Point 2: Small Changes/Documentation updates).
Fixes: Missing documentation for Chatbot.
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