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## Overview

TunisiaKit is an open-source TypeScript toolkit for common Tunisian data tasks. It brings validation and formatting helpers together with regional reference data, so developers do not have to rebuild those utilities in each project.

## What it includes

- Validation helpers for identifiers and local data such as CIN, RIB, IBAN, phone numbers, and postal codes.
- Formatters for phone numbers, IBANs, and currency, including Arabic-friendly output.
- Reference data for governorates, delegations, banks, and regions.

## Technical notes

The package is written in TypeScript, has no runtime dependencies, and is published on npm as [tunisia-kit](https://www.npmjs.com/package/tunisia-kit). See the repository for the complete API and usage examples.

A TypeScript toolkit for validating and formatting Tunisian data, with local reference data for developers.

TunisiaKit

## Overview

Open-Codemap is a local-first, open-source codebase indexer and retriever for AI-assisted development. It is designed to return relevant code context without sending a whole repository into a prompt.

## How it works

- Parses repositories with tree-sitter and splits code into structural units such as functions and classes.
- Stores workspace data locally in SQLite.
- Combines semantic, keyword, and code-relationship signals to retrieve relevant code.
- Can be used as a TypeScript library, command-line tool, or HTTP API.

## Technical notes

The repository is MIT-licensed. Its README documents a mock embedder for deterministic local use, as well as optional embedding providers. See the repository for setup instructions and current implementation details.

A local-first codebase indexer and retriever that helps AI agents find relevant code.

Open-Codemap

**LLM Web Interface**

A sleek and powerful web application I developed to provide a seamless interface for interacting with Large Language Models, specifically integrated with **Groq's** high-speed APIs.

This project was a great opportunity to explore real-time data streaming and robust full-stack development. It features a modern tech stack centered around **React**, **Node.js**, and **MongoDB**, with a strong focus on security and a dynamic user experience.

---

**🚀 Key Features & Highlights**

- **Blazing-Fast Response Streaming:** Utilizes server-sent events (SSE) to deliver a fluid, token-by-token response from the LLM, making the conversation feel instantaneous and natural.
- **Robust Security:** Implements a custom, encrypted system for managing Groq API keys, ensuring user data is secure. This is complemented by a **JWT authentication** system with Google OAuth for hassle-free sign-in.
- **Intuitive & Rich Interface:** The chat interface supports full **markdown rendering** with syntax highlighting for code blocks, providing a clean and professional display of LLM responses.
- **Modern Design:** Built with **Material UI (Joy)**, the application is fully responsive and adapts flawlessly across all devices.

---

**💻 Technical Stack**

The project is built on a robust MERN-like stack, with a clear separation between the frontend and backend.

**Frontend**

- **React.js:** Used with the Context API for efficient state management.
- **Material UI Joy:** Provides a beautiful and responsive component library.
- **Real-time Streaming:** Manages the incoming token stream from the backend.

**Backend**

- **Node.js & Express.js:** A RESTful API serves as the core of the application.
- **MongoDB:** The NoSQL database handles user and API key data.
- **JWT & Google OAuth:** Manages secure user authentication and sessions.
- **Groq API:** Handles all LLM interactions with streaming support.

---

**🛠️ Project Architecture**

This diagram illustrates how the different components of the application communicate to provide a seamless experience.

```mermaid
graph TD
    A[React Frontend] -->|JWT Auth| B[Express Backend]
    B --> C[MongoDB]
    B -->|Streaming| D[Groq API]
    A -->|SSE| B
```

---

**🔬 Technical Deep Dive**

**Real-time Message Streaming**

Here's a glimpse into how the backend streams responses from the Groq API to the frontend.

```javascript
const stream = await groq.chat.completions.create({
  messages: apiMessages,
  model: "llama3-70b-8192",
  stream: true,
})

for await (const chunk of stream) {
  const content = chunk.choices[0]?.delta?.content || ""
  // Logic to send content to the client via SSE
}
```

**Secure Key Encryption**

The API key management system uses encryption to protect sensitive user data before it is stored in the database.

```javascript
// A simplified example of the encryption process
const encrypted = crypto.encrypt(apiKey)
await ApiKey.create({
  user: userId,
  key: encrypted,
  name: keyName,
})
```

---

**🚀 How to Run the Project**

You can get this project up and running with a few simple commands.

1.  **Clone the repository:**

    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/Alaa-Taieb/LLM-Web-Interface.git
    ```

2.  **Install dependencies:**

    ```bash
    # Frontend
    cd client && npm install

    # Backend
    cd server && npm install
    ```

3.  **Set up environment variables:**
    - Create a `.env` file in both the `client` and `server` directories with the variables listed in the original project description.

4.  **Start the servers:**

    ```bash
    # Frontend
    cd client && npm start

    # Backend
    cd server && npm run dev
    ```

Chat interface for Groq LLMs with streaming & secure key management.

I build useful software.

Selected work

TunisiaKit

Open-Codemap

LLM Web Interface

Writing

The Vibe Coding Revolution: How I’m Building Profitable SaaS in 2026 Without the Corporate BS

Stop Talking to AI Like It’s a Mind Reader: The Art of the Perfect Prompt

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