🎭 AI Excuse Generator

An AI-driven excuse generation tool that formulates creative excuses based on user input using Natural Language Processing (NLP).

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✨ Features

✅ Context-Aware Tone Selection

• Choose from Formal, Sarcastic, or Funny tones for dynamic adaptability.

✅ AI-Powered Excuse Generation

• Uses Google Gemini API to craft personalized and unique excuses.

✅ Integrated Social Media Sharing

• Instantly share your excuse on Twitter/X with one click.

✅ Hidden Easter Eggs

• Gamification elements for user engagement. Try different inputs to discover them!

✅ Smart Emoji Suggestions

• Sentiment analysis suggests relevant emojis for a perfect excuse.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Google Gemini API
• Frontend: React.js, React-Icons
• API Handling: Axios
• Environment Variables: dotenv

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🎥 Demo / Mockup

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🏗 Installation & Setup

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Kausheya2006/AI_Excuse_Gen.git
cd vlab_project

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Set Up Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory and add:

GOOGLE_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

4️⃣ Run the App

npm start

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🛠 API Usage

Generate an Excuse

Endpoint:

POST /api/generate-excuse

Request Body:

{
  "context": "I forgot to submit my assignment",
  "tone": "Funny"
}

Response Example:

{
  "excuse": "Oh no! My pet goldfish was watching YouTube and accidentally deleted my assignment!"
}

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repo and submit a pull request.