FutureMe AI – Personal Life Projection Simulator

FutureMe AI is an interactive, futuristic platform that predicts your 3-year life trajectory based on your current habits. It uses a combination of rule-based scoring models and AI-driven insights to project Health Risk, Financial Stability, Career Growth, and Burnout Probability.

This project was built as a full-stack web application designed to WOW users at hackathons with its emotional impact and visual dashboard.

Features

• Personalized Life Data Input: Collects 10+ metrics (sleep, stress, debt, savings, diet, etc.).
• Hybrid Projection Engine: Fast rule-based baseline scores coupled with deep AI qualitative analysis.
• Futuristic AI Dashboard: Circular SVG animated meters, interactive trend graphs, and stability indexing.
• Scenario Comparison: Instantly see how small habit changes (like sleeping more or reducing stress) compound over 3 years.
• Emotional "Letter from Future You": An AI-generated, personalized reflection from 3 years in the future to drive behavioral change.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS v4, Framer Motion, Chart.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express, dotenv
• AI Integration: OpenAI API (gpt-3.5-turbo with JSON object mode)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+ recommended)
• Your own OpenAI API Key

1. Setup Backend

```bash cd backend npm install ```

• Edit `backend/.env` and add your `OPENAI_API_KEY`.
• Start the server: ```bash npm run dev

OR

node server.js ``` Server runs on `http://localhost:5000\`.

2. Setup Frontend

```bash cd frontend npm install npm run dev ``` Frontend runs on `http://localhost:5173\`.

Deployment Guide

Backend (Render)

1. Push your code to GitHub.
2. Go to Render.com -> New Web Service.
3. Select the repository. Set the Root Directory to `backend`.
4. Build Command: `npm install`
5. Start Command: `node server.js`
6. Add Environment Variables (e.g., `OPENAI_API_KEY`).
7. Deploy.

Frontend (Vercel or Netlify)

1. Go to Vercel/Netlify -> New Project.
2. Select your repository. Set Root Directory to `frontend`.
3. Framework Preset: Vite.
4. Build Command: `npm run build`
5. Add the backend URL to your frontend API fetch request (`App.jsx`) instead of localhost.
6. Deploy.

Demo Flow

Enter data representing a high-stress "hustle culture" worker. Show the current path (High burnout, mixed career). Then click "Improved Habits ✨" to instantly show the transformation and emotional impact of "The Letter from Future You".