SCANUEV3 Repository

Welcome to the SCANUEV3 project! This repository is a Next.js conversion of SCANUE, focused on developing a Synthetic Cognitive Augmentation Network (SCAN) using Experts.js and other web-based technologies to simulate and enhance the cognitive functions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in humans. SCANUEV3 assists with real-time cognitive tasks like decision-making, problem-solving, and planning.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Features
3. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation
   • Running the Project
4. Usage
5. Contributing

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Overview

SCANUEV3 aims to extend and enhance the functions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) using artificial intelligence (AI). The project utilizes Experts.js and modern web technologies to create AI agents that simulate the functions of various PFC regions, assisting in cognitive tasks in real-time. These agents provide support in decision-making, problem-solving, and adaptive planning.

Name Change Notification

We have rebranded from "SCANJS" to "SCANUE" due to SCANJS being a deprecated project from another developer. If you encounter any references to "SCANJS" in documentation or code, these refer to instances before the name change.

Versioning Note

SCANUEV2 was a temporary repository that existed during the development of SCANUE but was not considered an official version. For this reason, the chronological project flow skips directly from SCANUE to SCANUEV3. It does not make sense to incorporate SCANUEV2 into the version history, as it was a transitional, non-functional iteration. The project’s version progression is therefore as follows:

• SCANUE (initial version)
• SCANUEV3 (current version)

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Features

• Cognitive Augmentation: Simulate and enhance PFC functions, such as decision-making and planning, to improve real-time cognitive tasks.
• Multi-Agent System: Use specialized AI agents that focus on different cognitive functions.
• Web-Based: Built using JavaScript and web technologies, deployable as a scalable web application.
• Scalable and Extensible: Easily extendable architecture for adding new cognitive functions and agents.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (version 14 or later)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local system:

   git clone https://github.com/iLevyTate/scanuev3.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd scanuev3

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install

Running the Project

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory with the following content:

     OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here

   Replace your_openai_api_key_here with your actual OpenAI API key.

2. Start the Server:

   npm start

3. Access the Application:

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

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Usage

Once the application is running, you can interact with AI agents that simulate the functions of different PFC regions. These agents can help with tasks such as:

• Decision-making: Providing real-time suggestions and guidance.
• Problem-solving: Offering insights and possible solutions based on cognitive models.
• Planning: Assisting in structuring tasks and creating adaptive plans for future actions.

Explore the agents and experiment with different cognitive tasks to see how they augment your decision-making processes.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance SCANUEV3! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add a feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
6. Open a Pull Request.

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