Introduction to Using the Cohere API to Create a Simple Chatbot

Welcome to this beginner-friendly tutorial on using Cohere! In certain regions, such as Hong Kong, developers may face restrictions when accessing platforms like OpenAI. Cohere provides a powerful alternative for generating text and building chatbots.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

1. Securely Store Your API Key: Use os.getenv to retrieve your Cohere API Key from a .env file, keeping sensitive information safe.

2. Connect to the API: Understand the fundamentals of connecting to the Cohere API and using co.chat to generate responses.

3. Define Chatbot Tone with Preamble: Explore the "preamble" parameter in co.chat to customize your chatbot's tone and personality.

4. Deploy with Streamlit: Quickly test your chatbot by deploying it with Streamlit.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, this tutorial will provide valuable insights and practical examples to help you harness the power of Cohere. Let’s get started!