HOW_TO_RUN.md

Chat_RAG

Steps to Run the Project

Follow these steps to set up and run the Chat_RAG project:

1. Clone the Repository: Begin by cloning the repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/Samilincoln/Chat_RAG.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory: Change your current directory to the project directory:

   cd Chat_RAG
   

3. Install Required Dependencies: Install all the necessary dependencies specified in the requirements.txt file:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory of the project.
   • Add your Groq API key to the .env file by including the following line:

     GROQ_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
     

5. Navigate to the Client Directory: Change your directory to the client directory where the Streamlit application is located:

   cd client
   

6. Run the Streamlit Application: Launch the Streamlit application using the following command:

   streamlit run app.py
   

By following these steps, you will have the Chat_RAG project up and running on your local machine.