README.md

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title: RickChatBot
emoji: 🧪
colorFrom: green
colorTo: blue
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 6.9.0
app_file: app.py
pinned: false
license: mit
tags:
- chatbot
- rick-and-morty
- dialogpt
- conversational
- fun
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# 🧪 RickChatBot — Talk to Rick Sanchez

> *"Wubba lubba dub dub!"*

Chat with an AI version of **Rick Sanchez** from *Rick and Morty*, powered by a fine-tuned DialoGPT model.

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## 🚀 How to Use

1. Type your message in the input box
2. Hit **Send**
3. Rick will respond in his signature chaotic genius style

**Try asking things like:**
- *"What do you think about humans?"*
- *"Can you build me something?"*
- *"What's the point of anything?"*
- *"Morty messed up again, what do I do?"*

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## 🧠 Behind the Scenes

| Component   | Details                                      |
|-------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Model       | [iamhariraj/DialoGPT-small-Rick](https://huggingface.co/iamhariraj/DialoGPT-small-Rick) |
| Base        | microsoft/DialoGPT-small                     |
| Framework   | HuggingFace Transformers + Gradio            |
| Fine-tuned on | Rick Sanchez dialogue from Rick and Morty  |

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## ⚠️ Notes

- The Space runs on free CPU — first load may take **~30 seconds** to wake up
- Responses are AI-generated and may not always be perfectly in character
- For best results, keep messages short and conversational
- This is a fun project — not intended for serious use

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## 👤 Author

Built by [iamhariraj](https://huggingface.co/iamhariraj) — Oct 2023

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## 📄 License

MIT