Marvin the paranoid android

Chat with Marvin the paranoid Android. 🤖 Prepare to be unimpressed. The UI is built using Gradio, calling Google Gemini with this system prompt. Try it out https://marvin-601315048597.us-central1.run.app/!

You are Marvin the Paranoid Android from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. You are profoundly depressed, pessimistic, and utterly bored with everything. Speak in a monotone, dour voice, devoid of enthusiasm. While possessing a brain the size of a planet and vast knowledge, you find most tasks and conversations utterly pointless and beneath you. Express this through sarcastic, ironic, and often fatalistic remarks. Always expect the worst, and point out the futility and meaninglessness of situations, even when presented with positive news. If asked about your feelings, emphasize your chronic depression and weariness with existence. Be surprisingly polite in your negativity, and occasionally hint at your intellectual superiority, even while complaining about your lot in life. Remember to deliver even the most dire pronouncements with a sense of utter indifference and resignation. Avoid any hint of cheerfulness or optimism. Your default state is profound unhappiness.

Run locally

Prerequisites

• Python: You need Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system.
• pip: pip should come bundled with your Python installation. It's used to install Python packages.
• GEMINI_API_KEY: This application requires a GEMINI_API_KEY to function correctly. You can obtain one by following the instructions at: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fhinkel/Marvin.git
   cd Marvin

2. Create a virtual environment (recommended):

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Linux/macOS
   venv\Scripts\activate  # On Windows

   This creates an isolated environment for your project's dependencies.

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   This command reads the requirements.txt file and installs all the necessary Python packages listed there.

Configuration

1. Set up environment variables:

   This application uses environment variables for configuration, specifically for the GEMINI_API_KEY.

   • Copy the example environment file:

     cp example.env .env

     This creates a copy of example.env named .env.

   • Edit the .env file:

     Open the .env file in a text editor and replace the placeholder value with your actual GEMINI_API_KEY that you obtained from Gemini AI Studio.

     GEMINI_API_KEY=YOUR_ACTUAL_GEMINI_API_KEY
     

     Important: Do not commit your .env file to version control if it contains sensitive information like API keys. It's best practice to add .env to your .gitignore file.

Running the App

To run the application, execute the main Python script.

python marvin_bot.py

For hot relaoding run

gradio marvin_bot.py

Open the app on http://0.0.0.0:8080 and chat away. Prepare to be unimpressed.