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docs: Update README with comprehensive Portkey setup and configuration
Summary
This PR updates the README to properly reflect the current codebase structure and provides comprehensive setup instructions for Portkey AI Gateway integration.
Changes Made
README Updates
- ✅ Updated tech stack to reflect current dependencies (Next.js 15, Portkey AI, Supabase Auth)
- ✅ Added detailed Portkey setup instructions with account creation and virtual keys
- ✅ Added Supabase authentication setup instructions
- ✅ Created comprehensive environment variables documentation
- ✅ Added project structure overview
- ✅ Updated deployment instructions for Vercel and other platforms
- ✅ Added tips for best results and usage guidelines
Configuration Improvements
- ✅ Created
.env.examplefile with all required and optional environment variables - ✅ Made virtual keys configurable via environment variables in
route.ts - ✅ Updated
.gitignoreto allow.env.examplewhile still ignoring actual env files - ✅ Added comprehensive inline documentation for environment setup
Code Changes
- ✅ Modified
src/app/api/generate/route.tsto use environment variables for virtual keys - ✅ Added fallback to default virtual keys if custom ones aren't provided
- ✅ Improved code comments explaining the Portkey configuration
Key Features Documented
- Multi-Provider AI Generation: Portkey gateway with Cerebras, Groq, OpenRouter, and OpenAI fallbacks
- Framework Support: Multiple CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, Materialize, etc.)
- Authentication: Supabase Auth integration
- Environment Configuration: Comprehensive setup with optional overrides
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
PORTKEY_API_KEY |
✅ Yes | Portkey API key for AI gateway |
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL |
❌ Optional | For authentication features |
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY |
❌ Optional | For authentication features |
PORTKEY_*_VIRTUAL_KEY |
❌ Optional | Override default virtual keys |
Testing
- ✅ Verified all environment variable references
- ✅ Confirmed virtual key fallback logic works
- ✅ Validated README instructions are complete and accurate
This makes the project much easier to set up for new contributors and properly documents the Portkey integration that powers the AI generation functionality.
Pull Request opened by Augment Code with guidance from the PR author