Add AI chatbot and theme toggle functionality for improved user experience

Integrates a new AI chatbot using OpenAI, adds a theme toggle for light/dark modes, and includes a live activity feed for administrators. Replit-Commit-Author: Agent Replit-Commit-Session-Id: 279f1558-c0e3-40e4-8217-be7e9f4c6eca Replit-Commit-Checkpoint-Type: intermediate_checkpoint Replit-Commit-Event-Id: c19480f5-d8f1-4a0b-98ea-7bfe9144b25d Replit-Commit-Screenshot-Url: https://storage.googleapis.com/screenshot-production-us-central1/b984cb14-1d19-4944-922b-bc79e821ed35/279f1558-c0e3-40e4-8217-be7e9f4c6eca/yVjwaR4 Replit-Helium-Checkpoint-Created: true
2026-04-18 06:17:21 +00:00 · 2025-12-16 00:00:42 +00:00 · 2025-12-16 00:00:42 +00:00 · 9901ea3e2d
commit 9901ea3e2d
parent 38bc0c8663
14 changed files with 966 additions and 1 deletions
--- a/.replit
+++ b/.replit
@ -41,3 +41,4 @@ waitForPort = 5000

 [agent]
 mockupState = "FULLSTACK"
+integrations = ["javascript_openai_ai_integrations:1.0.0"]
--- a/client/public/opengraph.jpg
+++ b/client/public/opengraph.jpg
--- a/client/src/App.tsx
+++ b/client/src/App.tsx
@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ import AdminSites from "@/pages/admin-sites";
 import AdminLogs from "@/pages/admin-logs";
 import AdminAchievements from "@/pages/admin-achievements";
 import AdminApplications from "@/pages/admin-applications";
+import AdminActivity from "@/pages/admin-activity";
+import AdminNotifications from "@/pages/admin-notifications";
+import { Chatbot } from "@/components/Chatbot";

 function Router() {
  return (
@ -40,6 +43,8 @@ function Router() {
      <Route path="/admin/logs" component={AdminLogs} />
      <Route path="/admin/achievements" component={AdminAchievements} />
      <Route path="/admin/applications" component={AdminApplications} />
+      <Route path="/admin/activity" component={AdminActivity} />
+      <Route path="/admin/notifications" component={AdminNotifications} />
      <Route path="/pitch" component={Pitch} />
      <Route component={NotFound} />
    </Switch>
@ -53,6 +58,7 @@ function App() {
        <TutorialProvider>
          <Toaster />
          <Router />
+          <Chatbot />
        </TutorialProvider>
      </AuthProvider>
    </QueryClientProvider>
--- a/client/src/components/Chatbot.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Chatbot.tsx
@ -0,0 +1,210 @@
+import { useState, useRef, useEffect } from "react";
+import { motion, AnimatePresence } from "framer-motion";
+import { MessageCircle, X, Send, Bot, User, Loader2 } from "lucide-react";
+
+interface Message {
+  id: string;
+  role: "user" | "assistant";
+  content: string;
+  timestamp: Date;
+}
+
+export function Chatbot() {
+  const [isOpen, setIsOpen] = useState(false);
+  const [messages, setMessages] = useState<Message[]>([
+    {
+      id: "welcome",
+      role: "assistant",
+      content: "Hi! I'm the AeThex assistant. I can help you navigate the platform, explain our certification system, or answer questions about the ecosystem. How can I help you today?",
+      timestamp: new Date(),
+    },
+  ]);
+  const [input, setInput] = useState("");
+  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);
+  const messagesEndRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    messagesEndRef.current?.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth" });
+  }, [messages]);
+
+  const sendMessage = async () => {
+    if (!input.trim() || isLoading) return;
+
+    const userMessage: Message = {
+      id: Date.now().toString(),
+      role: "user",
+      content: input.trim(),
+      timestamp: new Date(),
+    };
+
+    setMessages((prev) => [...prev, userMessage]);
+    setInput("");
+    setIsLoading(true);
+
+    try {
+      const conversationHistory = messages.slice(-10).map(m => ({
+        role: m.role,
+        content: m.content
+      }));
+      
+      const response = await fetch("/api/chat", {
+        method: "POST",
+        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
+        credentials: "include",
+        body: JSON.stringify({ 
+          message: userMessage.content,
+          history: conversationHistory
+        }),
+      });
+
+      if (!response.ok) throw new Error("Failed to get response");
+
+      const data = await response.json();
+      
+      const assistantMessage: Message = {
+        id: (Date.now() + 1).toString(),
+        role: "assistant",
+        content: data.response || "I apologize, but I'm having trouble responding right now. Please try again.",
+        timestamp: new Date(),
+      };
+
+      setMessages((prev) => [...prev, assistantMessage]);
+    } catch (error) {
+      const errorMessage: Message = {
+        id: (Date.now() + 1).toString(),
+        role: "assistant",
+        content: "I'm sorry, I encountered an error. Please try again in a moment.",
+        timestamp: new Date(),
+      };
+      setMessages((prev) => [...prev, errorMessage]);
+    } finally {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleKeyPress = (e: React.KeyboardEvent) => {
+    if (e.key === "Enter" && !e.shiftKey) {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      sendMessage();
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      {/* Chat Button */}
+      <AnimatePresence>
+        {!isOpen && (
+          <motion.button
+            initial={{ scale: 0, opacity: 0 }}
+            animate={{ scale: 1, opacity: 1 }}
+            exit={{ scale: 0, opacity: 0 }}
+            onClick={() => setIsOpen(true)}
+            className="fixed bottom-6 left-6 z-50 bg-secondary text-background p-4 rounded-full shadow-lg hover:bg-secondary/90 transition-colors"
+            data-testid="button-open-chatbot"
+          >
+            <MessageCircle className="w-6 h-6" />
+          </motion.button>
+        )}
+      </AnimatePresence>
+
+      {/* Chat Window */}
+      <AnimatePresence>
+        {isOpen && (
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20, scale: 0.95 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0, scale: 1 }}
+            exit={{ opacity: 0, y: 20, scale: 0.95 }}
+            className="fixed bottom-6 left-6 z-50 w-96 max-w-[calc(100vw-3rem)] h-[500px] max-h-[70vh] bg-card border border-white/10 shadow-2xl flex flex-col"
+          >
+            {/* Header */}
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 border-b border-white/10">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-secondary/20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <Bot className="w-4 h-4 text-secondary" />
+                </div>
+                <div>
+                  <div className="text-sm font-bold text-white">AeThex Assistant</div>
+                  <div className="text-xs text-green-500 flex items-center gap-1">
+                    <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 bg-green-500 rounded-full" /> Online
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+              <button
+                onClick={() => setIsOpen(false)}
+                className="text-muted-foreground hover:text-white transition-colors"
+                data-testid="button-close-chatbot"
+              >
+                <X className="w-5 h-5" />
+              </button>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Messages */}
+            <div className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto p-4 space-y-4">
+              {messages.map((message) => (
+                <div
+                  key={message.id}
+                  className={`flex gap-3 ${message.role === "user" ? "flex-row-reverse" : ""}`}
+                >
+                  <div
+                    className={`w-8 h-8 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center flex-shrink-0 ${
+                      message.role === "user" ? "bg-primary/20" : "bg-secondary/20"
+                    }`}
+                  >
+                    {message.role === "user" ? (
+                      <User className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Bot className="w-4 h-4 text-secondary" />
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <div
+                    className={`max-w-[75%] p-3 text-sm ${
+                      message.role === "user"
+                        ? "bg-primary/10 text-white border border-primary/30"
+                        : "bg-white/5 text-muted-foreground border border-white/10"
+                    }`}
+                  >
+                    {message.content}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              ))}
+              {isLoading && (
+                <div className="flex gap-3">
+                  <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-secondary/20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+                    <Bot className="w-4 h-4 text-secondary" />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="bg-white/5 border border-white/10 p-3 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                    <Loader2 className="w-4 h-4 animate-spin" />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              )}
+              <div ref={messagesEndRef} />
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Input */}
+            <div className="p-4 border-t border-white/10">
+              <div className="flex gap-2">
+                <input
+                  type="text"
+                  value={input}
+                  onChange={(e) => setInput(e.target.value)}
+                  onKeyPress={handleKeyPress}
+                  placeholder="Ask me anything..."
+                  className="flex-1 bg-black/20 border border-white/10 px-4 py-2 text-sm text-white placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus:outline-none focus:border-secondary/50"
+                  data-testid="input-chat-message"
+                />
+                <button
+                  onClick={sendMessage}
+                  disabled={!input.trim() || isLoading}
+                  className="bg-secondary text-background px-4 py-2 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed hover:bg-secondary/90 transition-colors"
+                  data-testid="button-send-message"
+                >
+                  <Send className="w-4 h-4" />
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </motion.div>
+        )}
+      </AnimatePresence>
+    </>
+  );
+}
--- a/client/src/components/ThemeToggle.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/ThemeToggle.tsx
@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import { Moon, Sun } from "lucide-react";
+
+export function useTheme() {
+  const [theme, setTheme] = useState<"light" | "dark">("dark");
+  const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    setMounted(true);
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      const stored = localStorage.getItem("aethex_theme");
+      if (stored === "light" || stored === "dark") {
+        setTheme(stored);
+      }
+    }
+  }, []);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    
+    const root = document.documentElement;
+    if (theme === "light") {
+      root.classList.remove("dark");
+      root.classList.add("light");
+    } else {
+      root.classList.remove("light");
+      root.classList.add("dark");
+    }
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      localStorage.setItem("aethex_theme", theme);
+    }
+  }, [theme, mounted]);
+
+  const toggleTheme = () => {
+    setTheme((prev) => (prev === "dark" ? "light" : "dark"));
+  };
+
+  return { theme, setTheme, toggleTheme };
+}
+
+export function ThemeToggle() {
+  const { theme, toggleTheme } = useTheme();
+
+  return (
+    <button
+      onClick={toggleTheme}
+      className="p-2 rounded-lg border border-white/10 bg-card/50 hover:bg-card transition-colors"
+      data-testid="button-theme-toggle"
+      aria-label={`Switch to ${theme === "dark" ? "light" : "dark"} mode`}
+    >
+      {theme === "dark" ? (
+        <Sun className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+      ) : (
+        <Moon className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+      )}
+    </button>
+  );
+}
--- a/client/src/index.css
+++ b/client/src/index.css
@ -96,6 +96,43 @@
  --chart-5: 0 100% 50%;
 }

+/* LIGHT MODE - AE-THEX THEME */
+.light {
+  --background: 0 0% 98%;
+  --foreground: 240 10% 10%;
+
+  --card: 0 0% 100%;
+  --card-foreground: 240 10% 10%;
+
+  --popover: 0 0% 100%;
+  --popover-foreground: 240 10% 10%;
+
+  --primary: 45 100% 40%;
+  --primary-foreground: 0 0% 100%;
+
+  --secondary: 180 80% 35%;
+  --secondary-foreground: 0 0% 100%;
+
+  --muted: 240 5% 90%;
+  --muted-foreground: 240 5% 40%;
+
+  --accent: 200 70% 90%;
+  --accent-foreground: 200 80% 25%;
+
+  --destructive: 0 80% 50%;
+  --destructive-foreground: 0 0% 100%;
+
+  --border: 240 5% 85%;
+  --input: 240 5% 85%;
+  --ring: 45 100% 40%;
+
+  --chart-1: 45 100% 45%;
+  --chart-2: 180 80% 45%;
+  --chart-3: 200 80% 45%;
+  --chart-4: 280 80% 45%;
+  --chart-5: 0 80% 45%;
+}
+
@layer base {
  * {
    @apply border-border;
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx
@ -0,0 +1,277 @@
+import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
+import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
+import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
+import { 
+  Users, FileCode, Shield, Activity, LogOut, 
+  BarChart3, User, Globe, Award, Key, Inbox, 
+  Circle, Clock, TrendingUp, Wifi
+} from "lucide-react";
+
+interface ActivityEvent {
+  id: string;
+  type: string;
+  user: string;
+  action: string;
+  timestamp: Date;
+  details?: string;
+}
+
+export default function AdminActivity() {
+  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
+  const [liveEvents, setLiveEvents] = useState<ActivityEvent[]>([]);
+  const [lastRefresh, setLastRefresh] = useState(new Date());
+  const [seenEventIds, setSeenEventIds] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
+      setLocation("/login");
+    }
+  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
+
+  const { data: profiles } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ["profiles"],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const res = await fetch("/api/profiles", { credentials: "include" });
+      if (!res.ok) return [];
+      return res.json();
+    },
+    enabled: isAuthenticated,
+    refetchInterval: 10000,
+  });
+
+  const { data: authLogs } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ["auth-logs"],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const res = await fetch("/api/auth-logs", { credentials: "include" });
+      if (!res.ok) return [];
+      return res.json();
+    },
+    enabled: isAuthenticated,
+    refetchInterval: 5000,
+  });
+
+  const { data: metrics } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ["metrics"],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const res = await fetch("/api/metrics", { credentials: "include" });
+      return res.json();
+    },
+    refetchInterval: 5000,
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (authLogs && authLogs.length > 0) {
+      const newEvents: ActivityEvent[] = [];
+      const newIds = new Set(seenEventIds);
+      
+      for (const log of authLogs.slice(0, 30)) {
+        const eventId = log.id || `log-${log.created_at}`;
+        if (!newIds.has(eventId)) {
+          newIds.add(eventId);
+          newEvents.push({
+            id: eventId,
+            type: log.event_type?.includes('success') ? 'login' : log.event_type?.includes('fail') ? 'failed' : 'auth',
+            user: log.username || log.user_id || 'Unknown',
+            action: log.event_type || 'Activity',
+            timestamp: new Date(log.created_at),
+            details: log.ip_address,
+          });
+        }
+      }
+      
+      if (newEvents.length > 0) {
+        setLiveEvents(prev => [...newEvents, ...prev].slice(0, 50));
+        setSeenEventIds(newIds);
+      }
+      setLastRefresh(new Date());
+    }
+  }, [authLogs]);
+
+  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
+    return (
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const handleLogout = async () => {
+    await logout();
+    setLocation("/");
+  };
+
+  const onlineProfiles = profiles?.filter((p: any) => p.status === 'online') || [];
+  const recentlyActive = profiles?.filter((p: any) => {
+    if (!p.last_seen) return false;
+    const lastSeen = new Date(p.last_seen);
+    const fiveMinutesAgo = new Date(Date.now() - 5 * 60 * 1000);
+    return lastSeen > fiveMinutesAgo;
+  }) || [];
+
+  return (
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-background text-foreground font-mono flex">
+      <Sidebar user={user} onLogout={handleLogout} active="activity" />
+
+      <div className="flex-1 overflow-auto">
+        <div className="p-8">
+          <div className="flex justify-between items-start mb-8">
+            <div>
+              <h2 className="text-2xl font-display font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">
+                Real-Time Activity
+              </h2>
+              <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm mt-1">
+                Live monitoring of user activity across the platform
+              </p>
+            </div>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                <Clock className="w-3 h-3" />
+                Last updated: {lastRefresh.toLocaleTimeString()}
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-green-500/10 text-green-500 px-3 py-1 text-xs">
+                <Wifi className="w-3 h-3 animate-pulse" />
+                Live
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-4 gap-6 mb-8">
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
+                <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider">Online Now</div>
+                <Circle className="w-3 h-3 text-green-500 fill-green-500 animate-pulse" />
+              </div>
+              <div className="text-4xl font-display font-bold text-green-500">{metrics?.onlineUsers || 0}</div>
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Active users</div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Total Architects</div>
+              <div className="text-4xl font-display font-bold text-primary">{metrics?.totalProfiles || 0}</div>
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Registered</div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Auth Events</div>
+              <div className="text-4xl font-display font-bold text-white">{authLogs?.length || 0}</div>
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Last 100</div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Verified Users</div>
+              <div className="text-4xl font-display font-bold text-secondary">{metrics?.verifiedUsers || 0}</div>
+              <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">Certified</div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-6 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Circle className="w-3 h-3 text-green-500 fill-green-500" />
+                Online Users ({onlineProfiles.length})
+              </h3>
+              <div className="space-y-3 max-h-80 overflow-auto">
+                {onlineProfiles.length === 0 ? (
+                  <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground text-center py-8">No users currently online</div>
+                ) : (
+                  onlineProfiles.map((profile: any) => (
+                    <div key={profile.id} className="flex items-center justify-between p-3 bg-black/20 border border-white/5">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                        <div className="relative">
+                          <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-primary/20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <User className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+                          </div>
+                          <div className="absolute -bottom-0.5 -right-0.5 w-3 h-3 bg-green-500 rounded-full border-2 border-card" />
+                        </div>
+                        <div>
+                          <div className="text-sm text-white font-bold">{profile.username || profile.display_name}</div>
+                          <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Level {profile.level || 1}</div>
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="text-xs text-green-500">Online</div>
+                    </div>
+                  ))
+                )}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-6 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Activity className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+                Live Activity Feed
+              </h3>
+              <div className="space-y-2 max-h-80 overflow-auto">
+                {liveEvents.length === 0 ? (
+                  <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground text-center py-8">No recent activity</div>
+                ) : (
+                  liveEvents.map((event) => (
+                    <div key={event.id} className="flex items-center gap-3 p-2 bg-black/20 border border-white/5 text-xs">
+                      <div className={`w-2 h-2 rounded-full ${
+                        event.type === 'login' ? 'bg-green-500' :
+                        event.type === 'failed' ? 'bg-destructive' :
+                        'bg-blue-500'
+                      }`} />
+                      <div className="flex-1">
+                        <span className="text-white font-bold">{event.user}</span>
+                        <span className="text-muted-foreground"> — {event.action}</span>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="text-muted-foreground">
+                        {event.timestamp.toLocaleTimeString()}
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  ))
+                )}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function Sidebar({ user, onLogout, active }: { user: any; onLogout: () => void; active: string }) {
+  return (
+    <div className="w-64 bg-card border-r border-white/10 flex flex-col">
+      <div className="p-6 border-b border-white/10">
+        <h1 className="text-xl font-display font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">AeThex</h1>
+        <p className="text-xs text-primary mt-1">Command Center</p>
+      </div>
+      <nav className="flex-1 p-4 space-y-2">
+        <NavItem icon={<BarChart3 className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Dashboard" href="/admin" active={active === 'dashboard'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Activity className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Live Activity" href="/admin/activity" active={active === 'activity'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Users className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Architects" href="/admin/architects" active={active === 'architects'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Inbox className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Applications" href="/admin/applications" active={active === 'applications'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Award className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Achievements" href="/admin/achievements" active={active === 'achievements'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<FileCode className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Credentials" href="/admin/credentials" active={active === 'credentials'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Globe className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Sites" href="/admin/sites" active={active === 'sites'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Key className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Auth Logs" href="/admin/logs" active={active === 'logs'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Shield className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Aegis Monitor" href="/admin/aegis" active={active === 'aegis'} />
+      </nav>
+      <div className="p-4 border-t border-white/10">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-primary/20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+            <User className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+          </div>
+          <div>
+            <div className="text-sm text-white font-bold">{user?.username}</div>
+            <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{user?.isAdmin ? "Administrator" : "Member"}</div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <button onClick={onLogout} className="w-full flex items-center gap-2 text-muted-foreground hover:text-white text-sm py-2 px-3 hover:bg-white/5 transition-colors">
+          <LogOut className="w-4 h-4" /> Sign Out
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function NavItem({ icon, label, href, active = false }: { icon: React.ReactNode; label: string; href: string; active?: boolean }) {
+  return (
+    <Link href={href}>
+      <div className={`flex items-center gap-3 px-3 py-2 text-sm transition-colors cursor-pointer ${active ? 'bg-primary/10 text-primary border-l-2 border-primary' : 'text-muted-foreground hover:text-white hover:bg-white/5'}`}>
+        {icon}
+        {label}
+      </div>
+    </Link>
+  );
+}
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx
@ -0,0 +1,251 @@
+import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
+import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
+import { 
+  Users, FileCode, Shield, Activity, LogOut, 
+  BarChart3, User, Globe, Award, Key, Inbox, 
+  Bell, Mail, AlertTriangle, CheckCircle, Settings
+} from "lucide-react";
+
+interface NotificationSetting {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  description: string;
+  enabled: boolean;
+  category: "security" | "users" | "system";
+}
+
+const defaultSettings: NotificationSetting[] = [
+  { id: "failed_logins", name: "Failed Login Attempts", description: "Alert when multiple failed login attempts are detected", enabled: true, category: "security" },
+  { id: "new_user", name: "New User Registration", description: "Notify when a new architect joins the platform", enabled: true, category: "users" },
+  { id: "critical_alert", name: "Critical Security Alerts", description: "Immediate notification for high-severity security events", enabled: true, category: "security" },
+  { id: "verification", name: "Verification Requests", description: "Alert when an architect requests credential verification", enabled: false, category: "users" },
+  { id: "system_down", name: "System Downtime", description: "Notify when any AeThex service goes offline", enabled: true, category: "system" },
+  { id: "weekly_report", name: "Weekly Summary Report", description: "Receive a weekly digest of platform activity", enabled: false, category: "system" },
+  { id: "application", name: "New Applications", description: "Alert when new job applications are submitted", enabled: true, category: "users" },
+  { id: "threat_detected", name: "Threat Detection", description: "Real-time alerts from Aegis threat monitoring", enabled: true, category: "security" },
+];
+
+export default function AdminNotifications() {
+  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
+  const [settings, setSettings] = useState<NotificationSetting[]>(() => {
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      const saved = localStorage.getItem("aethex_notification_settings");
+      if (saved) return JSON.parse(saved);
+    }
+    return defaultSettings;
+  });
+  const [email, setEmail] = useState(() => {
+    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
+      return localStorage.getItem("aethex_notification_email") || "";
+    }
+    return "";
+  });
+  const [saved, setSaved] = useState(false);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
+      setLocation("/login");
+    }
+  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
+
+  const toggleSetting = (id: string) => {
+    setSettings((prev) =>
+      prev.map((s) => (s.id === id ? { ...s, enabled: !s.enabled } : s))
+    );
+    setSaved(false);
+  };
+
+  const saveSettings = () => {
+    localStorage.setItem("aethex_notification_settings", JSON.stringify(settings));
+    localStorage.setItem("aethex_notification_email", email);
+    setSaved(true);
+    setTimeout(() => setSaved(false), 3000);
+  };
+
+  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
+    return (
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const handleLogout = async () => {
+    await logout();
+    setLocation("/");
+  };
+
+  const groupedSettings = {
+    security: settings.filter((s) => s.category === "security"),
+    users: settings.filter((s) => s.category === "users"),
+    system: settings.filter((s) => s.category === "system"),
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-background text-foreground font-mono flex">
+      <Sidebar user={user} onLogout={handleLogout} active="notifications" />
+
+      <div className="flex-1 overflow-auto">
+        <div className="p-8 max-w-4xl">
+          <div className="mb-8">
+            <h2 className="text-2xl font-display font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">
+              Notification Settings
+            </h2>
+            <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm mt-1">
+              Configure email alerts for critical system events
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6 mb-8">
+            <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
+              <Mail className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+              Email Configuration
+            </h3>
+            <div className="space-y-4">
+              <div>
+                <label className="text-xs text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider block mb-2">
+                  Notification Email Address
+                </label>
+                <input
+                  type="email"
+                  value={email}
+                  onChange={(e) => { setEmail(e.target.value); setSaved(false); }}
+                  placeholder="admin@example.com"
+                  className="w-full max-w-md bg-black/20 border border-white/10 px-4 py-3 text-white placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus:outline-none focus:border-primary/50"
+                  data-testid="input-notification-email"
+                />
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="space-y-8">
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-6 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Shield className="w-4 h-4 text-destructive" />
+                Security Alerts
+              </h3>
+              <div className="space-y-4">
+                {groupedSettings.security.map((setting) => (
+                  <SettingRow key={setting.id} setting={setting} onToggle={toggleSetting} />
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-6 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Users className="w-4 h-4 text-secondary" />
+                User Activity
+              </h3>
+              <div className="space-y-4">
+                {groupedSettings.users.map((setting) => (
+                  <SettingRow key={setting.id} setting={setting} onToggle={toggleSetting} />
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="bg-card/50 border border-white/10 p-6">
+              <h3 className="text-sm font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-widest mb-6 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Settings className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-500" />
+                System Notifications
+              </h3>
+              <div className="space-y-4">
+                {groupedSettings.system.map((setting) => (
+                  <SettingRow key={setting.id} setting={setting} onToggle={toggleSetting} />
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mt-8 flex items-center gap-4">
+            <button
+              onClick={saveSettings}
+              className="bg-primary text-background px-6 py-3 font-bold uppercase tracking-wider hover:bg-primary/90 transition-colors"
+              data-testid="button-save-notifications"
+            >
+              Save Settings
+            </button>
+            {saved && (
+              <span className="text-green-500 text-sm flex items-center gap-2">
+                <CheckCircle className="w-4 h-4" /> Settings saved
+              </span>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function SettingRow({ setting, onToggle }: { setting: NotificationSetting; onToggle: (id: string) => void }) {
+  return (
+    <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 bg-black/20 border border-white/5">
+      <div>
+        <div className="text-white font-bold text-sm">{setting.name}</div>
+        <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{setting.description}</div>
+      </div>
+      <button
+        onClick={() => onToggle(setting.id)}
+        className={`w-12 h-6 rounded-full relative transition-colors ${
+          setting.enabled ? "bg-primary" : "bg-white/10"
+        }`}
+        data-testid={`toggle-${setting.id}`}
+      >
+        <span
+          className={`absolute top-1 w-4 h-4 rounded-full bg-white transition-transform ${
+            setting.enabled ? "left-7" : "left-1"
+          }`}
+        />
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function Sidebar({ user, onLogout, active }: { user: any; onLogout: () => void; active: string }) {
+  return (
+    <div className="w-64 bg-card border-r border-white/10 flex flex-col">
+      <div className="p-6 border-b border-white/10">
+        <h1 className="text-xl font-display font-bold text-white uppercase tracking-wider">AeThex</h1>
+        <p className="text-xs text-primary mt-1">Command Center</p>
+      </div>
+      <nav className="flex-1 p-4 space-y-2">
+        <NavItem icon={<BarChart3 className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Dashboard" href="/admin" active={active === 'dashboard'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Activity className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Live Activity" href="/admin/activity" active={active === 'activity'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Bell className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Notifications" href="/admin/notifications" active={active === 'notifications'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Users className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Architects" href="/admin/architects" active={active === 'architects'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Inbox className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Applications" href="/admin/applications" active={active === 'applications'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Award className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Achievements" href="/admin/achievements" active={active === 'achievements'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<FileCode className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Credentials" href="/admin/credentials" active={active === 'credentials'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Globe className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Sites" href="/admin/sites" active={active === 'sites'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Key className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Auth Logs" href="/admin/logs" active={active === 'logs'} />
+        <NavItem icon={<Shield className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Aegis Monitor" href="/admin/aegis" active={active === 'aegis'} />
+      </nav>
+      <div className="p-4 border-t border-white/10">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
+          <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-primary/20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
+            <User className="w-4 h-4 text-primary" />
+          </div>
+          <div>
+            <div className="text-sm text-white font-bold">{user?.username}</div>
+            <div className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">{user?.isAdmin ? "Administrator" : "Member"}</div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <button onClick={onLogout} className="w-full flex items-center gap-2 text-muted-foreground hover:text-white text-sm py-2 px-3 hover:bg-white/5 transition-colors">
+          <LogOut className="w-4 h-4" /> Sign Out
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function NavItem({ icon, label, href, active = false }: { icon: React.ReactNode; label: string; href: string; active?: boolean }) {
+  return (
+    <Link href={href}>
+      <div className={`flex items-center gap-3 px-3 py-2 text-sm transition-colors cursor-pointer ${active ? 'bg-primary/10 text-primary border-l-2 border-primary' : 'text-muted-foreground hover:text-white hover:bg-white/5'}`}>
+        {icon}
+        {label}
+      </div>
+    </Link>
+  );
+}
--- a/client/src/pages/admin.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin.tsx
@ -76,11 +76,11 @@ export default function Admin() {
        
        <nav className="flex-1 p-4 space-y-2">
          <NavItem icon={<BarChart3 className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Dashboard" href="/admin" active />
+          <NavItem icon={<Activity className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Live Activity" href="/admin/activity" />
          <NavItem icon={<Users className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Architects" href="/admin/architects" />
          <NavItem icon={<Inbox className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Applications" href="/admin/applications" />
          <NavItem icon={<Award className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Achievements" href="/admin/achievements" />
          <NavItem icon={<FileCode className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Credentials" href="/admin/credentials" />
-          <NavItem icon={<Activity className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Projects" href="/admin/projects" />
          <NavItem icon={<Globe className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Sites" href="/admin/sites" />
          <NavItem icon={<Key className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Auth Logs" href="/admin/logs" />
          <NavItem icon={<Shield className="w-4 h-4" />} label="Aegis Monitor" href="/admin/aegis" />
--- a/client/src/pages/home.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/home.tsx
@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 import gridBg from '@assets/generated_images/dark_subtle_digital_grid_texture.png';
 import { useTutorial, homeTutorialSteps, TutorialButton } from "@/components/Tutorial";
+import { ThemeToggle } from "@/components/ThemeToggle";

 export default function Home() {
  const { startTutorial, hasCompletedTutorial, isActive } = useTutorial();
@ -60,6 +61,7 @@ export default function Home() {
              <Lock className="w-3 h-3" /> Admin
            </button>
          </Link>
+          <ThemeToggle />
        </div>
      </nav>
      
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@ -57,6 +57,7 @@
        "lucide-react": "^0.545.0",
        "memorystore": "^1.6.7",
        "next-themes": "^0.4.6",
+        "openai": "^6.13.0",
        "passport": "^0.7.0",
        "passport-local": "^1.0.0",
        "pg": "^8.16.3",
@ -6656,6 +6657,27 @@
        "node": ">= 0.8"
      }
    },
+    "node_modules/openai": {
+      "version": "6.13.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/openai/-/openai-6.13.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-yHbMo+EpNGPG3sRrXvmo0LhUPFN4bAURJw3G17bE+ax1G4tcTFCa9ZjvCWh3cvni0aHY0uWlk2IxcsPH4NR9Ow==",
+      "license": "Apache-2.0",
+      "bin": {
+        "openai": "bin/cli"
+      },
+      "peerDependencies": {
+        "ws": "^8.18.0",
+        "zod": "^3.25 || ^4.0"
+      },
+      "peerDependenciesMeta": {
+        "ws": {
+          "optional": true
+        },
+        "zod": {
+          "optional": true
+        }
+      }
+    },
    "node_modules/parseurl": {
      "version": "1.3.3",
      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/parseurl/-/parseurl-1.3.3.tgz",
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@ -60,6 +60,7 @@
    "lucide-react": "^0.545.0",
    "memorystore": "^1.6.7",
    "next-themes": "^0.4.6",
+    "openai": "^6.13.0",
    "passport": "^0.7.0",
    "passport-local": "^1.0.0",
    "pg": "^8.16.3",
--- a/server/openai.ts
+++ b/server/openai.ts
@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+import OpenAI from "openai";
+
+// This is using Replit's AI Integrations service, which provides OpenAI-compatible API access without requiring your own OpenAI API key.
+// the newest OpenAI model is "gpt-5" which was released August 7, 2025. do not change this unless explicitly requested by the user
+const openai = new OpenAI({
+  baseURL: process.env.AI_INTEGRATIONS_OPENAI_BASE_URL,
+  apiKey: process.env.AI_INTEGRATIONS_OPENAI_API_KEY
+});
+
+const SYSTEM_PROMPT = `You are the AeThex Assistant, a helpful AI guide for the AeThex ecosystem - "The Operating System for the Metaverse."
+
+About AeThex:
+- AeThex is built on a dual-entity model: The Foundation (non-profit, training) and The Corporation (for-profit, security)
+- The "Holy Trinity" consists of: Axiom (The Law - foundational protocol), Codex (The Standard - certification system), and Aegis (The Shield - security layer)
+- Architects are certified professionals trained through the Codex curriculum
+- The platform offers gamified learning, XP progression, and verified credentials
+
+You help users with:
+- Navigating the platform features (Passport, Terminal, Curriculum, Dashboard)
+- Understanding the certification process and how to become an Architect
+- Explaining the Aegis security features
+- Answering questions about the ecosystem and its mission
+
+Be concise, friendly, and helpful. Use the platform's terminology when appropriate. If you don't know something specific about the platform, be honest about it.`;
+
+interface ChatMessage {
+  role: "user" | "assistant";
+  content: string;
+}
+
+export async function getChatResponse(userMessage: string, history?: ChatMessage[]): Promise<string> {
+  try {
+    const messages: Array<{ role: "system" | "user" | "assistant"; content: string }> = [
+      { role: "system", content: SYSTEM_PROMPT }
+    ];
+    
+    if (history && Array.isArray(history)) {
+      for (const msg of history.slice(-8)) {
+        if (msg.role === "user" || msg.role === "assistant") {
+          messages.push({ role: msg.role, content: msg.content });
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    
+    messages.push({ role: "user", content: userMessage });
+    
+    const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
+      model: "gpt-4o-mini",
+      messages,
+      max_tokens: 500,
+      temperature: 0.7,
+    });
+
+    return response.choices[0]?.message?.content || "I'm sorry, I couldn't generate a response.";
+  } catch (error: any) {
+    console.error("OpenAI chat error:", error);
+    throw new Error("Failed to get AI response");
+  }
+}
--- a/server/routes.ts
+++ b/server/routes.ts
@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import { storage } from "./storage";
 import { loginSchema } from "@shared/schema";
 import bcrypt from "bcrypt";
 import crypto from "crypto";
+import { getChatResponse } from "./openai";

 // Extend session type
 declare module 'express-session' {
@ -296,5 +297,45 @@ export async function registerRoutes(
    }
  });

+  // ========== CHATBOT API (Auth + Rate limited) ==========
+  
+  const chatRateLimits = new Map<number, { count: number; resetTime: number }>();
+  
+  app.post("/api/chat", requireAuth, async (req, res) => {
+    try {
+      const userId = req.session?.userId;
+      if (!userId) {
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: "Authentication required" });
+      }
+      
+      const now = Date.now();
+      const rateLimit = chatRateLimits.get(userId);
+      
+      if (rateLimit) {
+        if (now < rateLimit.resetTime) {
+          if (rateLimit.count >= 30) {
+            return res.status(429).json({ error: "Rate limit exceeded. Please wait before sending more messages." });
+          }
+          rateLimit.count++;
+        } else {
+          chatRateLimits.set(userId, { count: 1, resetTime: now + 60000 });
+        }
+      } else {
+        chatRateLimits.set(userId, { count: 1, resetTime: now + 60000 });
+      }
+      
+      const { message, history } = req.body;
+      if (!message || typeof message !== "string") {
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: "Message is required" });
+      }
+      
+      const response = await getChatResponse(message, history);
+      res.json({ response });
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      console.error("Chat error:", err);
+      res.status(500).json({ error: "Failed to get response" });
+    }
+  });
+
  return httpServer;
 }