Build an AI Assistant with Flutter
Blog post from Stream
The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on building an AI assistant for iOS using the Stream Flutter Chat SDK. It details the integration of AI into a Flutter chat application by leveraging the Anthropic and OpenAI APIs as the LLM service, with an emphasis on the ease of use provided by Stream's free Maker Plan. The process involves setting up the project with necessary dependencies, configuring the StreamChat client, and implementing a channel list and channel page to manage chat interactions. The backend setup is achieved with a node.js server that communicates with the AI APIs to handle messages and typing indicators, and the integration with the Flutter app is facilitated using the Dio package for HTTP requests. UI components are customized to display AI-generated messages and typing indicators, enhancing the responsive interaction within the chat application. The tutorial concludes with instructions for running the app, showcasing how to start and stop AI agents and further encouraging exploration of Stream's AI capabilities and Flutter customization options.