GDSC-Karatina-Uni/offline-gpt-with-ussd-sms

# Offline ChatGPT USSD Application This is an offline USSD application that allows users to interact with a menu-based system using their mobile phones. The system sends responses via SMS using Africastalking APIs. The application is built using Python and Flask. ## Features * USSD: The system uses USSD to allow users to send requests. USSD technology allows users to interact with a menu-based system using their mobile phones. * SMS: The system sends responses via SMS. The user receives the response on their mobile phone. * Africastalking APIs: The system uses Africastalking APIs to send and receive USSD and SMS messages. Africastalking provides communication APIs that enable developers to integrate messaging, voice, and payments into their applications. ## Requirements * Python 3.6 or higher * Flask * Africastalking account and API key * Ngrok (for local testing) * RapidAPI account and API key ## Installation 1. Clone the repository ```git clone github.com``` 2. Create a virtual environment ```python -m venv venv``` 3. Activate the virtual environment ```source venv/bin/activate``` 4. Install the requirements ```pip install -r requirements.txt``` 5. Create a file named ```.env``` and add the following variables: ``` AT_API_KEY= AT_USERNAME= RAPID_API_KEY= ``` 6. Run the application ```python app.py``` 7. Open a new terminal and run ```ngrok http 5000``` 8. Copy the https URL and add it to the webhook URL in your Africastalking account 9. Test the application by dialing the USSD code in your Africastalking account ## Usage The application is a simple chatbot that allows users to interact with it via USSD. The application uses the GPT-3 API to generate responses to the user's messages. The application is built using Python and Flask. ## Contributing Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change. Please make sure to update te …