Overview of Next.js Gemini Chatbot
mainThe Next.js Gemini Chatbot is an open-source AI chatbot template built using Next.js and the Vercel AI SDK. It is designed for developers looking to build generative user interfaces with features like chat history persistence and secure authentication.
Key technologies used:
- Next.js App Router: Utilizes React Server Components (RSCs) and Server Actions.
- AI SDK: Provides a unified API for text generation, structured objects, and tool calls. Supports Google (default), OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and more.
- shadcn/ui & Tailwind CSS: For accessible, styled UI components.
- Data Persistence: Uses Vercel Postgres (powered by Neon) for chat history and Vercel Blob for object storage.
- NextAuth.js: For secure user authentication.