I'll create a terminal-like UI/UX for an AI chat interface using Next.js and the AI SDK. We'll use sample data for now to demonstrate the layout and functionality. Here's how we can implement this:
Let's create this terminal-like AI chat interface:
This implementation creates a terminal-like UI/UX for an AI chat interface . Here's a breakdown of the key features:
- We use a dark color scheme with green text to mimic a classic terminal look 1.
- The chat messages are displayed in a scrollable area, with user messages in blue and AI responses in green 1.
- We've added a simulated terminal header with red, yellow, and green dots to represent window controls 1.
- The input area is styled to look like a command line, with a '>' prompt before the input field 1.
- We're using sample data to populate the initial messages, demonstrating how the chat would look with real conversations .
- The component uses React hooks (
useState,useEffect,useRef) to manage state and handle scrolling 1. - We've implemented a simple form submission that adds user messages to the chat and simulates an AI response after a short delay .
- The design is responsive and centered on the page, making it look like a terminal window 1.
To make this a fully functional AI chat, you would need to integrate it with the AI SDK and OpenAI, as shown in the previous examples . You would replace the sample data and the simulated AI response with actual API calls to generate responses.
To enhance this further, you could:
- Add a blinking cursor effect to the input field for more authenticity.
- Implement syntax highlighting for code snippets in the chat.
- Add commands like 'clear' to clear the chat history.
- Implement a typing indicator when the AI is "thinking".
This implementation provides a solid foundation for a terminal-like AI chat interface that you can build upon and customize further based on your specific requirements 1.
I'll add a typewriter effect to the AI responses and fix the line break issue in the chat. Let's update our component to include these improvements.
Let's update our TerminalChat component:
I've made several improvements to address your concerns and enhance the terminal-like AI chat interface:
Typewriter Effect:
Fixed Line Break Issue:
Improved Styling and Formatting:
Added Typing Indicator:
Enhanced Scrolling Behavior:
- The
useEffecthook for scrolling now depends on bothmessagesandisTypingto ensure smooth scrolling during the typing animation 1.
- The
These changes address the line break issue and add a more engaging typewriter effect for the AI responses. The chat now feels more dynamic and interactive, mimicking a real terminal interaction with an AI 1.
To further improve this component, you could consider:
- Implementing actual AI integration using the AI SDK and OpenAI 2.
- Adding syntax highlighting for code snippets within the chat messages 1.
- Implementing command history navigation (up/down arrows to cycle through previous commands) 1.
- Adding more terminal-like commands (e.g., 'clear' to clear the chat history, 'help' to show available commands) 1.
These enhancements will make your terminal-like AI chat even more realistic and functional 1.
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