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Here is a detailed outline for a Streamlit chatbot designed to assist with Cisco technology commands and troubleshooting, with a focus on a professional and minimalist aesthetic:
I. Overall Application Layout & Theme
Theme: A clean, modern, and minimalist design.
Color Palette: A professional and simple color scheme.
Background: A very light grey or off-white to reduce eye strain.
Primary Accent Color: A "Cisco blue" for branding elements like the header, buttons, and icons.
Text: Dark charcoal grey for high readability, instead of pure black.
Font: A clean, sans-serif font like Roboto, Lato, or the default Streamlit font.
Layout: A single-page layout with a clear and uncluttered structure, avoiding a busy or crowded interface. The main focus will be on the chat interaction.
II. Header
Title: A clear and concise title, such as "Cisco Command Assistant".
Logo: A small, high-resolution Cisco logo can be placed to the left of the title for brand recognition.
Subtitle (Optional): A brief, one-line description under the title, like "Your AI-powered assistant for Cisco commands and troubleshooting." in a smaller, lighter font.
Separator: A thin, light grey line separates the header from the chat interface to create a clean visual distinction.
III. Chat Interface
Conversation History: The chat history will be displayed in the main body of the application.
Message Bubbles:
User Messages: Aligned to the right, with a light blue background.
Chatbot Responses: Aligned to the left, with a white or very light grey background and a thin blue border.
Message Style: The message bubbles should have slightly rounded corners for a modern, soft feel.
Avatars:
User: A simple, generic user icon.
Chatbot: A minimalist, professional robot or a stylized network diagram icon.
IV. User Input Area
Text Input Box: A clean, simple text input box at the bottom of the page with placeholder text like "Enter a Cisco command or describe your issue...".
"Send" Button: A simple, icon-based button (e.g., a paper airplane icon) instead of a text-based button to maintain a minimalist look. The button will be disabled until the user starts typing.
Quick Action Buttons: Below the main chat interaction, and only appearing initially, there can be a few buttons for common user queries:[1][2]
"Show popular commands"
"Troubleshoot a slow network"
"Configure a new device"
V. Welcome and Initial Interaction
Initial Greeting: The chatbot will greet the user with a professional and helpful message upon opening the application, something like: "Welcome to the Cisco Command Assistant. How can I help you today?".[3]
Onboarding: The initial message will be followed by the quick action buttons to guide the user on the chatbot's capabilities without cluttering the interface.[1]
VI. Displaying Results
Standard Responses: Short answers will be provided in a standard message bubble.
Code/Command Snippets: For displaying Cisco commands, the chatbot will use a dedicated code block with a dark background and syntax highlighting for easy readability. A "copy to clipboard" button will be included with each code block.
Troubleshooting Steps: Troubleshooting guidance will be presented as a numbered or bulleted list for clarity and easy step-by-step following.[1]
Links to Documentation: When providing links to official Cisco documentation, the chatbot will use concise and descriptive hyperlink text.
VII. Key Features for a Professional Feel
Responsiveness: The layout will be responsive to work well on both desktop and mobile devices.
"Typing" Indicator: A subtle animation to indicate that the chatbot is "typing" a response will provide a more natural conversational flow.[1]
Clear Error Messages: If the chatbot cannot understand a query, it will provide a polite and clear message, such as: "I'm sorry, I don't have information on that topic. Could you please rephrase your question?".[4]
Feedback Mechanism: A simple, non-intrusive thumbs-up/thumbs-down icon next to each response to gather user feedback.
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