A web app for first-generation college students featuring an AI chatbot, live chat room, and user authentication.

• Python 3.10+
• An OpenAI API key

1. Clone the repo and install dependencies:

   pip install flask flask-socketio openai python-dotenv werkzeug

2. Create a .env file in the project root:

   OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-key-here
   

3. Run the app:

   python main.py

4. Open http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser.

The SQLite database (users.db) is created automatically on first run — no setup needed.

• Login / Sign Up — User accounts stored in a local SQLite database
• Homepage — AI chatbot popup powered by GPT-3.5-turbo (requires OpenAI key)
• Live Chatroom — Real-time messaging via Socket.IO at /room