Courage Computer

A retro AI terminal inspired by the computer from Courage the Cowardly Dog.

Built using:

• Next.js

• TypeScript

• Ollama

• Qwen2.5

• Express.js

The machine behaves like a strange sarcastic household supercomputer:

• dramatic

• chaotic

• witty

• mildly unhinged

It types directly onto the screen like courage and responds with cinematic dialogue.

Features

• Retro CRT-inspired interface

• Live screen typing

• Typewriter AI responses

• Express backend for AI routing

• Fully offline capable (with Ollama)

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js

• TypeScript

• TailwindCSS

Backend

• Express.js

• Ollama API

AI Model

• Qwen2.5:1.5B

Installation

1. Clone Repository

Frontend Setup

cd courage-computer
npm install npm run dev

Backend Setup

cd ollama-backend npm install node index.js

Ollama Setup

Install Ollama:

https://ollama.com

Run model:

ollama run qwen2.5:1.5b

Personality System

The AI personality is controlled through:

ollama-backend/context.txt

This file defines:

• speaking style

• humor

• sarcasm

• dramatic behavior

• formatting rules

Screenshots

Disclaimer

This project is intentionally chaotic.

The machine may:

• insult you

• overreact dramatically

• become existential

• question reality itself

This is expected behavior.

License

MIT License