docker changes and readme file

Dockerfile

@@ -16,15 +16,8 @@ RUN uv pip install --system -r requirements.txt
 # Copy the application code
 COPY . .
 
-# Expose the port Chainlit runs on
-EXPOSE 8000
+# Expose the port for Hugging Face Spaces (required)
+EXPOSE 7860
 
-# Command to run the application
-CMD ["chainlit", "run", "app.py", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "8000"]
-
-# Add this line to your Dockerfile
-RUN --mount=type=secret,id=openai_api_key \
-    cat /run/secrets/openai_api_key > /app/.env
-
-ARG OPENAI_API_KEY
-ENV OPENAI_API_KEY=$OPENAI_API_KEY 
+# Command to run the application on Hugging Face's required port
+CMD ["chainlit", "run", "app.py", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "7860"] 

README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+title: OpenAI Chainlit Chat App
+emoji: 💬
+colorFrom: blue
+colorTo: indigo
+sdk: docker
+sdk_version: "latest"
+app_file: app.py
+pinned: false
+---
+
+# OpenAI Chainlit Chat App
+
+A streamlined, production-ready chat application powered by OpenAI's GPT models and built with Chainlit. This app provides an interactive chat experience with streaming responses, similar to ChatGPT.
+
+## Features
+
+- 💬 **Real-time streaming responses** - See AI replies as they're being generated
+- 🧠 **Full conversation memory** - AI maintains context throughout the chat
+- 🔄 **Async processing** for optimal performance
+- 🛠️ **Error handling** for robust operation
+
+## Technical Details
+
+This application is built with:
+- **Chainlit** - Provides the modern chat interface
+- **OpenAI API** - Powers the AI responses using GPT models
+- **Docker** - Containerizes the application for easy deployment
+- **UV** - Efficient Python package management
+
+## Local Development
+
+To run this application locally:
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+2. Create a `.env` file with your OpenAI API key:
+
+3. Build and run with Docker:
+
+4. Access the application at http://localhost:7860
+
+## Deployment
+
+This app is configured for easy deployment on Hugging Face Spaces. The Docker container automatically runs on port 7860 as required by Hugging Face.
+
+Remember to add your OpenAI API key as a secret in the Hugging Face Space settings.
+
+## License
+
+MIT