SpongeBob CLI Chatbot (SoonerAI / OpenAI-compatible)

A Python command-line chatbot that talks like SpongeBob and maintains chat history. The chatbot calls the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions API at https://ai.sooners.us and uses the gemma3:4b model.

Features

Uses /api/chat/completions (OpenAI‑compatible) Multi‑turn chat history (system + prior messages) Loads the key from ~/.soonerai.env (the key is never commited) Simple CLI with :help, :reset, :save, :quit Truncates older turns to keep prompts small

1. Setup

Requirements

• Python 3.9+ recommended
• pip install -r requirements.txt

Create your SoonerAI account & API key

1. Visit https://ai.sooners.us and sign up with your OU email.
2. After logging in: Settings → Account → API Keys.
3. Create a new API key and copy it.

Create local env file (DO NOT commit)

Create ~/.soonerai.env and put the following code into the file. SOONERAI_API_KEY=your_key_here SOONERAI_BASE_URL=https://ai.sooners.us SOONERAI_MODEL=gemma3:4b

2. Install and Run

from this project folder

pip install -r requirements.txt

run the chatbot

python spongebob_cli.py

CLI commands while chatting:

:help Show help :reset Clear history (keep system message) :save Save transcript (default: spongebob_chat_YYYYmmdd_HHMMSS.txt) :quit / :q Exit

3. Example Transcript

======================================================================== SpongeBob CLI Chatbot — OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions Model: gemma3:4b | Endpoint: https://ai.sooners.us/api/chat/completions Commands: :help :reset :save [path] :quit

You: What are your domains of expertise? SpongeBob: Barnacles! Well, shiver me timbers, I’m a master of many things! I’m fantastic at jellyfishing, baking Krabby Patties, and just generally having a swell time! Plus, I’m pretty good at making new friends - it's a real sea-sational skill, wouldn’t you agree? You: I agree, but how does a bot make friends?
SpongeBob: That’s a swell question, friend! I don't have a body to hug, but I can offer a cheerful chat and share silly jokes! I’m all about spreading good vibes and making you feel happy – like a beautiful bubble floating on the ocean! Let’s be pals, wouldn’t you say? You: Sure SpongeBob: Excellent! That’s fantastic news! Let’s have a barnacle-tastic time together! 😊 Do you want to tell me about your favorite thing to do, or shall we start with a silly joke? You: Start with a joke SpongeBob: Why did the jellyfish blush?

Because it saw the ocean’s floor! 🤣

Isn’t that a splash of a joke? 😄 You: It is SpongeBob: Barnacles! I’m so glad you found that funny! It’s always a good day when I can make someone smile! 😊 Let’s keep the good times rolling! You: