The Segment AI Copilot is an open-source AI chatbot template built with Next.js 14 and the App Router, designed for streaming chat UI with integrated Twilio Segment analytics. This project leverages the Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI, Vercel KV for chat history and rate limiting, and Vercel Postgres for session storage.
Key Features:
- Next.js App Router: Utilizes the latest Next.js features including React Server Components (RSCs), Suspense, and Server Actions for efficient data fetching and rendering.
- Vercel AI SDK: Provides a robust framework for building streaming chat interfaces, supporting various AI model providers.
- Flexible AI Model Support: Configured by default with OpenAI's
gpt-3.5-turbo, but easily switchable to other providers like Anthropic, Cohere, Hugging Face, or integrated with LangChain. - Integrated Analytics: Features
analytics-nodefor comprehensive model observability through Twilio Segment, allowing for deep user insights and performance tracking. - Modern UI/UX: Styled with
shadcn/ui, incorporating Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling, Radix UI for accessible headless components, and Phosphor Icons for a clean icon set. - State Management: Manages chat history, implements rate limiting, and handles session storage using Vercel KV (Redis) and Vercel Postgres.
Use Cases: This boilerplate is ideal for developers looking to quickly deploy an AI-powered chatbot with advanced analytics capabilities. It's perfect for:
- Building customer support copilots.
- Developing interactive AI assistants for web applications.
- Creating personalized user experiences with AI.
- Gaining insights into AI model usage and user interactions through integrated Segment analytics.
Deployment & Local Setup:
The project is designed for one-click deployment to Vercel. For local development, users need to install Vercel CLI, link their Vercel and GitHub accounts, and pull environment variables. Database instances for Vercel KV and Vercel Postgres can be set up following Vercel's quickstart guides. Twilio Segment tracking requires a Segment account and updating the NEXT_PUBLIC_SEGMENT_WRITE_KEY environment variable.
