OpenBook

An AI-powered knowledge exploration platform providing an interactive interface for information search, AI conversations, and academic research.

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🔍 Overview

OpenBook is a modern web application built with Next.js that offers powerful AI-assisted research and conversation capabilities. The platform integrates multiple AI models and provides advanced search tools for both casual inquiries and academic research.

✨ Features

• Multiple AI Models: Seamless integration with OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic, Groq, and XAI
• Advanced Form System: Rich text input with file attachments, drag-and-drop functionality, and clipboard paste support
• Dual Search Modes:
  • Standard Chat: Quick conversations and information retrieval
  • Academic Research: Specialized tools for scholarly exploration
• Research Tools: Paper search, citation formatting, content analysis, and knowledge synthesis
• Real-time Streaming: Live updates for long-running operations
• Rich Media Support: Renders LaTeX, code blocks, tables, and embedded media
• Modern UI: Clean, responsive design with Tailwind CSS v4

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18.x or higher
• npm (recommended package manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/openbook-model.git
   cd openbook-model

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Then edit .env.local to add your API keys for AI services.

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

📖 Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available in the /docs folder:

• Documentation Overview
• AI Models Integration
• Form Component System
• Search Functionality
• Project Structure

🧰 Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js (v15+)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS (v4)
• UI Components: Radix UI
• AI Integration: AI SDK with multiple provider support
• Editor: TipTap rich text editor
• Data Visualization: Recharts
• Analytics: Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights
• Deployment: Vercel

📊 Project Structure

openbook/
├── app/              # Next.js application routes and pages
├── components/       # Reusable UI components
├── contexts/         # React context providers
├── lib/             # Utility functions and service integrations
├── hooks/           # Custom React hooks
├── types/           # TypeScript type definitions
└── public/          # Static assets
    └── screenshots/ # Application screenshots

🎯 Implementation Plan

See the project task list for development progress and upcoming features.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to OpenBook! Please check out our contributing guidelines for details.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📸 Screenshots