setup.txt

Follow these steps to set up the Virtual Herbal Garden Chatbot:

>>Clone the Repository:
    git clone <repository_url>
    cd virtual-herbal-garden

>>Install Dependencies:
  Install Python (3.8 or later).
  Create a virtual environment:
      python -m venv venv
      source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

>>Install required libraries:
    pip install flask google-generativeai

>>Set Up API Key:
Obtain a Gemini API key from Google Generative AI.
Create an .env file in the project root and add:
    GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
      
>>Run the Application:
    python app.py

>>Access the Chatbot:
    Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000.

>>Deploy to Server (Optional):
Use platforms like Heroku, AWS, or Google Cloud to deploy the app.
Ensure the .env file and required dependencies are configured correctly.