https://github.com/mahikshith/central_idea2
A unified platform for employees to contribute ideas and collaborate
https://github.com/mahikshith/central_idea2
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A unified platform for employees to contribute ideas and collaborate
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mahikshith/central_idea2
- Owner: mahikshith
- Created: 2026-03-17T08:56:11.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-17T08:59:07.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-18T00:12:25.620Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: c, cpython, cython, fortan, html, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 50.4 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: readme.md
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# 💡 C&S Think Tank
> **"Innovation is a numbers game. Out of 10 ideas, 6 might look good on paper, 2 might seem unconventional, and 1 might be impossible. But that remaining 1 idea holds the potential to transform our operations. To find that spark, we must first share all 10."**
C&S Think Tank is a collaborative innovation platform built for employees of C&S Wholesale Grocers. It bridges the gap between frontline ingenuity and leadership visibility, allowing every team member to contribute to a common vision.
---
## ✨ Key Features
### 🚀 Innovation Engine
* **Reddit-Style Feed**: Upvote and discuss ideas to surface the most impactful solutions.
* **Unique Idea Tracking**: Every submission generates a unique ID (e.g., `IDEA-A7F2`) for professional tracking and reference.
* **Threaded Conversations**: Engage in deep, nested discussions to troubleshoot and refine process improvements.
* **Multimedia Attachments**: Support your case by attaching images or documentation directly to ideas and replies.
### 🤖 Gemini AI Integration
* **AI Conversation Summaries**: Using **Gemini 2.5 Flash**, the system distills long conversation threads into 3-4 sentence takeaways at the click of a button.
* **Semantic Natural Language Search**: Search for ideas using intent rather than just keywords. Our AI understands the context of your query to find relevant historical or current discussions.
### 🏢 Corporate Transparency
* **Leadership Newsletters**: A dedicated space for executives to share strategic thoughts and vision with instant employee feedback.
* [cite_start]**How Business Works**: An interactive section educating employees on C&S history—from the first building on Winter Street in 1918 [cite: 7, 30] [cite_start]to reaching $27 billion in sales in 2018[cite: 99].
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## 🛠 Technology Stack
* **Backend**: Python FastAPI (Asynchronous, High-Performance)
* **Frontend**: React.js with Tailwind CSS
* **AI Models**:
* `gemini-2.5-flash` (Summarization)
* `text-embedding-004` / `embedding-001` (Semantic Search)
* **Storage**: Persistent JSON-based storage for rapid local development and demo portability.
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## 🚦 Local Setup
### 1. Prerequisites
* Python 3.10+
* A **Gemini API Key** from [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/)
### 2. Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone [https://github.com/mahikshith/cs-think-tank.git](https://github.com/mahikshith/cs-think-tank.git)
cd cs-think-tank
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
### 3. Environment Configuration
Create a .env file in the root directory:
```
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here
```
### 4. Start the Application
```bash
uvicorn main:app --reload
Visit http://localhost:8000 to start innovating.