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AI Chatbot Development

Build conversational AI interfaces with memory and context awareness

2-4 weeks
1-3 people
6 tools
Key Tools
Vercel AI SDKOpenAI APIAnthropic APIUpstashshadcn/uiHelicone
Implementation Steps
  1. 1

    Set up streaming chat UI with Vercel AI SDK and shadcn/ui

  2. 2

    Implement conversation memory with Upstash Redis

  3. 3

    Add system prompts for personality and behavior

  4. 4

    Implement proper error handling and rate limiting

  5. 5

    Add Helicone for LLM observability and cost tracking

  6. 6

    Test edge cases: long conversations, edge inputs, etc.

Expected Outcomes
  • Smooth, streaming chat experience
  • Persistent conversation history
  • Cost-effective LLM usage
  • Production-ready chatbot interface
Pro Tips
  • Stream responses for better UX
  • Truncate old messages to manage context length
  • Add typing indicators for natural feel
  • Handle rate limits gracefully
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