Aporetic

An AI tutor that uses the Socratic method to help students learn through guided questions instead of direct answers.

Features

• Interactive chat interface
• Socratic teaching method
• Fact checking with WolframAlpha
• Powered by Google Gemini AI
• Built with Streamlit and LangChain

Setup

1. Install Python dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Set up environment variables:

• Copy .env.example to .env
• Add your API keys:
  • GEMINI_API_KEY
  • WOLFRAM_APP_ID

3. Run the app:

streamlit run app.py

Usage

1. Open the app in your browser
2. Ask a question you want to learn about
3. Socrates will guide you with hints and questions
4. Work through the problem step by step
5. Use the Clear button to start a new conversation

Limitations

• Needs valid API keys for Gemini and WolframAlpha
• Limited to text-based learning
• May not work with very complex mathematical problems