# Educational Research Methods Chatbot - Deployment Status

## Overview
This document provides information about the current deployment status of the Educational Research Methods Chatbot.

## Deployment URL
The chatbot is permanently deployed at: https://surhyyhg.manus.space

## Current Status
- ✅ Frontend interface successfully deployed
- ✅ Responsive design working on desktop and mobile
- ✅ Chat interface implemented
- ❌ Backend API integration pending configuration

## Next Steps for Full Functionality
To make the chatbot fully functional with Command R+ LLM integration, the following steps need to be completed:

1. Configure Netlify serverless functions with proper API key
2. Set up environment variables for OpenAI API access
3. Configure CORS settings for frontend-backend communication
4. Deploy the updated serverless functions

## Maintenance Requirements
- Regular updates to the research methods information
- Monitoring of API usage and costs
- Periodic testing to ensure functionality

## Technical Documentation
All technical documentation, including deployment guides and configuration files, is included in the deployment package.

## Support
For any issues or questions about the deployment, please refer to the deployment guide or contact the development team.