AI-powered Paper Summarization with Streamlit

This repository provides a Streamlit application that leverages OpenAI to extract key points from research papers uploaded in PDF format.

Features

  • Upload a PDF research paper.
  • Enter a question about the paper (e.g., key points).
  • Get a summary of the key points based on the query and AI analysis.
  • User-friendly interface with clear instructions and error handling.

Installation

  1. Clone this repository:

    git clone [https://github.com/](https://github.com/)<your-username>/chat-with-pdf.git

2. Install required libraries:
   Bash
   

pip install streamlit pypdf2 langchain openai


## Usage

1. Navigate to the project directory:
Bash

cd chat-with-pdf

2. Run the Streamlit app:
Bash

streamlit run pdf_summarizer.py

3. The app will open in your web browser, typically at `http://localhost:8501`.

## Configuration

* **OpenAI API Key:**
* You need an OpenAI API key to use the application's AI capabilities.
* Obtain a key from https://openai.com/ and set the environment variable `OPENAI_API_KEY` within the Streamlit app. **Important:** Never share your API key publicly. Consider storing it securely using environment variables.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this project! Please see the CONTRIBUTING.md file (if included) for guidelines.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License (see LICENSE.md for details).

Explanation:

  • The README provides a clear overview of the application's purpose and features.
  • It outlines the installation steps and usage instructions.
  • It emphasizes the importance of obtaining and securely storing your OpenAI API key.
  • It encourages contributions and provides information on licensing.

Additional Tips:

  • You can add screenshots or GIFs demonstrating the application's functionality.
  • Consider including links to relevant documentation or tutorials on Streamlit and OpenAI.
  • If you have a specific coding style guide, follow it within your code and README.

By incorporating this well-structured and informative README, you'll enhance your project's visibility and usability on GitHub.