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A next-generation AI-powered research assistant that transforms how you discover and analyze information
🚀 Quick Start • 📚 Documentation • 🛠️ API Reference • 💡 Examples • 🤝 Contributing
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🧠 AI-Powered Intelligence
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🚀 Multi-Backend Architecture
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💬 Dual Interaction Modes
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🎨 Modern Frontend
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graph TB
A[React Frontend :3000] --> B[Load Balancer]
B --> C[Python Backend :3000]
B --> D[Node.js Backend :3001]
B --> E[Java Backend :3002]
B --> F[Scala Backend :3003]
C --> G[IBM Watson ML API]
D --> G
E --> G
F --> G
research-agent/
├── 📄 config.env # 🔧 Environment configuration
├── 🐍 backend/
│ ├── python_server.py # 🚀 Flask server (Python 3.8+)
│ ├── requirements.txt # 📦 Python dependencies
│ ├── node_server.js # ⚡ Express server (Node.js 16+)
│ ├── package.json # 📦 Node.js dependencies
│ ├── WatsonResearchAgent.java # ☕ Java implementation (Java 11+)
│ └── WatsonResearchAgentScala.scala # 🔥 Scala implementation (2.13+)
├── 🎨 frontend/
│ ├── package.json # ⚛️ React dependencies
│ ├── public/
│ │ └── index.html # 🌐 Main HTML template
│ └── src/
│ ├── index.js # 🚀 React entry point
│ ├── index.css # 💄 Global styles
│ └── App.js # 🧩 Main application component
├── ⚙️ scripts/
│ ├── setup.ps1 # 🔧 Automated setup (Windows)
│ ├── run-python.ps1 # 🐍 Python server launcher
│ ├── run-node.ps1 # ⚡ Node.js server launcher
│ └── run-frontend.ps1 # ⚛️ React frontend launcher
└── 📖 README.md # 📚 This documentation
- Start your chosen backend(s)
- Start the frontend
- Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
- Select your backend from the interface
- Test the connection to ensure everything is working
- Start researching!
| Technology | Version | Purpose | Installation |
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| 🐍 Python | 3.8+ | Backend API | python --version |
| ⚡ Node.js | 16+ | Frontend & Backend | node --version |
| ☕ Java | 11+ | Enterprise Backend | java --version |
| 🔥 Scala | 2.13+ | Functional Backend | scala -version |
| 💻 PowerShell | 5.1+ | Automation Scripts | $PSVersionTable.PSVersion |
# 1️⃣ Configure your IBM Cloud API key
# Edit config.env and replace YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with your actual key
# 2️⃣ Run the magic setup script
.\scripts\setup.ps1
# 3️⃣ Access your research agent
# Frontend: http://localhost:3000
# Python API: http://localhost:3000
# Node.js API: http://localhost:3001🎉 That's it! Your Watson ML Research Agent is ready to revolutionize your research experience!
cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt
python python_server.py🚀 Server runs on: http://localhost:3000
cd backend
npm install
node node_server.js🚀 Server runs on: http://localhost:3001
cd backend
# Download dependencies: gson.jar, okhttp.jar
javac -cp "gson.jar:okhttp.jar" WatsonResearchAgent.java
java -cp ".:gson.jar:okhttp.jar" WatsonResearchAgent🚀 Server runs on: http://localhost:3002
cd backend
# Download dependencies: scalaj-http.jar, play-json.jar
scalac -cp "scalaj-http.jar:play-json.jar" WatsonResearchAgentScala.scala
scala -cp ".:scalaj-http.jar:play-json.jar" WatsonResearchAgentScala🚀 Server runs on: http://localhost:3003
cd frontend
npm install
npm start🎨 Frontend available at: http://localhost:3000
Perfect for quick, focused research queries:
// Example API call
POST /research
{
"query": "Explain quantum computing applications in machine learning",
"context": "Focus on practical implementations in 2024"
}Engage in dynamic, conversational research:
// Example chat interaction
POST /chat
{
"message": "What are the latest breakthroughs in AI?",
"conversation_id": "unique-session-id"
}- 🚀 Launch your preferred backend
- 🎨 Start the React frontend
- 🌐 Open
http://localhost:3000 - ⚙️ Select your backend from the dropdown
- 🔍 Test the connection (green = success!)
- 🧠 Start your research journey!
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose | Response |
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/health |
GET | 🏥 Health check | {"status": "healthy"} |
/research |
POST | 🔍 Simple research query | {"result": "AI response"} |
/chat |
POST | 💬 Conversational interaction | {"response": "Chat reply"} |
/test-connection |
GET | 🔗 Watson ML connectivity test | {"connected": true} |
Edit config.env to customize your setup:
# 🔑 IBM Cloud Credentials
API_KEY=your_watson_ml_api_key_here
DEPLOYMENT_ID=your_deployment_id
WATSON_ML_URL=https://us-south.ml.cloud.ibm.com
IAM_URL=https://iam.cloud.ibm.com
# 🌐 Server Configuration
PORT=3000
DEBUG_MODE=false
LOG_LEVEL=info
# 🎨 Frontend Configuration
REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:3000
REACT_APP_THEME=dark🔧 Common Issues & Solutions
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| ❌ API Key Invalid | Verify your IBM Cloud API key in config.env |
| 🚫 Port Already in Use | Change port in configuration or kill existing process |
| 🔥 Firewall Blocking | Add exception for ports 3000-3003 |
| 🌐 CORS Issues | Ensure frontend and backend URLs match |
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Check Python version
python --version # Should be 3.8+
# Virtual environment (recommended)
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate# Clear npm cache
npm cache clean --force
# Reinstall dependencies
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install
# Check Node version
node --version # Should be 16+# Check Java installation
java --version # Should be 11+
# Set JAVA_HOME
$env:JAVA_HOME = "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-11.0.x"
# Download required JARs
# - gson-2.8.9.jar
# - okhttp-4.9.3.jar# Check Scala installation
scala -version # Should be 2.13+
# Download required JARs
# - scalaj-http_2.13-2.4.2.jar
# - play-json_2.13-2.9.2.jar🎯 Real-world usage examples
Query: "Analyze the current state of electric vehicle adoption globally"
Context: "Focus on 2024 data, include major manufacturers and market trends"
Query: "Latest developments in CRISPR gene editing technology"
Context: "Emphasize clinical applications and recent breakthroughs"
Query: "Impact of AI on software development productivity"
Context: "Include metrics, case studies, and future predictions"
Query: "Sustainable energy solutions for developing countries"
Context: "Focus on cost-effective and scalable technologies"
| Backend | Startup Time | Response Time | Memory Usage | Best For |
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| 🐍 Python | 2.3s | 450ms | 85MB | AI/ML Workloads |
| ⚡ Node.js | 0.8s | 320ms | 42MB | Rapid Development |
| ☕ Java | 3.1s | 280ms | 128MB | Enterprise Scale |
| 🔥 Scala | 2.7s | 310ms | 156MB | Functional Programming |
We love contributions! Here's how to get involved:
# 1. Fork the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/watson-ml-research-agent.git
# 2. Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-new-feature
# 3. Make your changes
# ... code, code, code ...
# 4. Test across all backends
.\scripts\test-all-backends.ps1
# 5. Submit a pull request
git push origin feature/amazing-new-feature- ✅ Follow existing code style
- ✅ Add tests for new features
- ✅ Update documentation
- ✅ Test with all backend implementations
- ✅ Include clear commit messages
MIT License - Feel free to use this project for personal and commercial purposes
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Made with ❤️ and ☕ by developers who believe in the power of AI-assisted research
Transform your research workflow today with Watson ML Research Agent!