š¢ GPTCoAssistant: A Secure AI Assistant for Automating Your Projects
š Abstract
GPTCoAssistant is a secure AI-powered API that automates file interactions within a controlled environment. By integrating Git for version control, API authentication, and automated file management, it enhances efficiency and security in AI-assisted workflows. This publication outlines its architecture, implementation, limitations, and future advancements.
š Introduction
As AI-driven tools support software development, ensuring secure, structured, and automated interactions with system files is crucial. GPTCoAssistant provides a controlled API solution for managing file operations while maintaining secure authentication and version tracking using Git, streamlining AI-assisted development workflows.
š Problem Context
AI-powered development tools often lack proper file management controls, leading to:
Security risks: Unrestricted file modifications can introduce vulnerabilities.
Lack of traceability: File changes remain undocumented, making debugging difficult.
Inefficient automation: Without version control, iterative improvements become challenging.
GPTCoAssistant solves these issues by offering secure API-based file operations and automated Git versioning, ensuring safe, controlled AI-driven workflows.
š§ Technical Requirements
GPTCoAssistant requires:
Python 3.8+
Git (for version control)
Flask (for API development)
Ngrok (for secure tunneling)
ChatGPT Plus (for AI integrations)
Stable Internet Connection (for API communication)
šļø Architecture
GPTCoAssistant follows a modular and extensible architecture, ensuring flexibility and security.
System Workflow:
User Request --> Flask API --> Authentication (API Key) --> File Management --> Git Commit --> Response
Core Components:
Authentication Module: Secures API requests with an API Key system.
File Management System: Controls read, write, and delete operations in a designated directory.
Git Version Control: Automatically commits file changes, ensuring version tracking.
Logging Mechanism: Captures API interactions for auditability and debugging.
š Implementation
1. Setup GPTCoAssistant
Clone the repository and enter the project directory:
git clone https://github.com/charlesladzro/GPTCoAssistant.git
cd GPTCoAssistant
2. Configure Ngrok
Download ngrok.exe and place it in ngrok/.
Obtain a Ngrok authentication token from ngrok.com and configure it:
