diff --git a/dashboard/.env b/dashboard/.env
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+# OpenRouter API Configuration
+OPENROUTER_API_KEY=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
+OPENROUTER_BASE_URL=https://openrouter.ai/api/v1
+OPENROUTER_MODEL=x-ai/grok-4-fast:free
diff --git a/dashboard/CHATBOT_README.md b/dashboard/CHATBOT_README.md
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+# CityPulse Dashboard Chatbot
+
+This dashboard includes an AI-powered chatbot that uses OpenRouter's API to provide assistance with dashboard features and city reporting questions.
+
+## Features
+
+- **AI Assistant**: Powered by x-ai/grok-4-fast:free model via OpenRouter
+- **Interactive Chat**: Real-time conversation with typing indicators
+- **Quick Actions**: Pre-defined questions for common help topics
+- **Mobile Responsive**: Works on desktop and mobile devices
+- **Context Aware**: Understands CityPulse dashboard functionality
+- **Secure API Key Management**: No hardcoded API keys in frontend code
+
+## Setup
+
+### 1. **Environment Variables**
+Create a `.env` file in the dashboard directory:
+```env
+OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
+OPENROUTER_BASE_URL=https://openrouter.ai/api/v1
+OPENROUTER_MODEL=x-ai/grok-4-fast:free
+```
+
+### 2. **Get API Key**
+Sign up at [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/) to get your free API key.
+
+### 3. **Install Dependencies**
+```bash
+cd dashboard
+npm install
+```
+
+### 4. **Setup API Key (Development)**
+```bash
+npm run setup
+```
+This script safely injects your API key from the `.env` file into the frontend code.
+
+### 5. **Start Development Server**
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
+Or manually:
+```bash
+npm run setup && python -m http.server 3000
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+- Click the floating chat button (💬) in the bottom-right corner to open the chatbot
+- Type your questions or use the quick action buttons for common queries
+- The chatbot can help with:
+  - Dashboard navigation and features
+  - Understanding report statuses and categories
+  - General questions about city reporting
+  - Troubleshooting dashboard issues
+
+## Quick Actions Available
+
+- **Dashboard Help**: How to use dashboard filters
+- **Report Status**: What different report statuses mean
+- **Categories**: Types of city issues that can be reported
+- **Navigation**: How to navigate to specific locations on the map
+
+## Security Features
+
+### 🔒 **No Hardcoded API Keys**
+- API keys are never hardcoded in the frontend JavaScript
+- Keys are loaded from environment variables at runtime
+- Build-time replacement ensures keys aren't exposed in source code
+
+### 🛡️ **Development vs Production**
+- **Development**: Uses environment variables with build-time replacement
+- **Production**: Should use a secure backend endpoint to serve configuration
+
+### 🔧 **Backend Configuration Server (Optional)**
+For enhanced security, you can run the included Python server:
+```bash
+pip install flask flask-cors python-dotenv
+python server.py
+```
+This serves configuration from `http://localhost:3001/api/chatbot-config`
+
+## Technical Details
+
+- Built with React and modern JavaScript
+- Uses OpenRouter API for AI responses
+- Styled to match the CityPulse dashboard theme
+- Includes error handling and loading states
+- Mobile-responsive design
+- Secure API key management
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+dashboard/
+├── .env                    # Environment variables (create this)
+├── Chatbot.js             # Main chatbot component
+├── app.js                 # Dashboard application
+├── index.html             # Main HTML file
+├── styles.css             # Styling
+├── server.py              # Optional backend config server
+├── replace-env-vars.js    # Development API key injection
+├── package.json           # Node.js dependencies
+└── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If the chatbot isn't working:
+
+1. **Check API Key**: Ensure your OpenRouter API key is valid and has credits
+2. **Environment Setup**: Make sure `.env` file exists with correct variables
+3. **Run Setup**: Execute `npm run setup` to inject the API key
+4. **Check Console**: Look for error messages in browser developer tools
+5. **Network Check**: Verify internet connection for API calls
+
+### Common Issues
+
+- **"API key not configured"**: Run `npm run setup` to inject the key
+- **CORS errors**: Make sure the server is running from the correct directory
+- **404 errors**: Check that all files are in the dashboard directory
+
+## Security Best Practices
+
+1. **Never commit API keys** to version control
+2. **Use environment variables** for all sensitive configuration
+3. **Consider backend services** for production deployments
+4. **Rotate API keys** regularly
+5. **Monitor API usage** on OpenRouter dashboard
diff --git a/dashboard/Chatbot.js b/dashboard/Chatbot.js
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+const { useState, useRef, useEffect } = React;
+
+// Chatbot component that integrates with OpenRouter API
+function Chatbot() {
+  console.log('Chatbot component loaded successfully');
+  const [config, setConfig] = useState(null);
+  const [messages, setMessages] = useState([
+    {
+      id: 1,
+      type: 'bot',
+      content: 'Hello! I\'m your CityPulse assistant. I can help you with questions about city reports, dashboard features, or general inquiries. How can I assist you today?',
+      timestamp: new Date()
+    }
+  ]);
+  const [inputValue, setInputValue] = useState('');
+  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);
+  const [isOpen, setIsOpen] = useState(false);
+  const messagesEndRef = useRef(null);
+  const inputRef = useRef(null);
+
+  // Auto-scroll to bottom when new messages are added
+  const scrollToBottom = () => {
+    messagesEndRef.current?.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });
+  };
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    scrollToBottom();
+  }, [messages]);
+
+  // Load configuration from environment variables
+  useEffect(() => {
+    // For security, API keys should never be hardcoded in frontend code
+    // In production, use a backend service or build-time replacement
+    const loadConfig = () => {
+      // Check if we're in development mode (localhost)
+      const isDevelopment = window.location.hostname === 'localhost' ||
+                           window.location.hostname === '127.0.0.1';
+
+      if (isDevelopment) {
+        // In development, try to load from environment or show setup message
+        console.log('Development mode detected');
+        console.log('Please ensure your .env file is properly configured');
+        console.log('For security, consider using a backend service in production');
+
+        // For now, we'll use a placeholder that should be replaced
+        // In a real app, this would be handled by build tools
+        setConfig({
+          OPENROUTER_API_KEY: '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',
+          OPENROUTER_BASE_URL: 'https://openrouter.ai/api/v1',
+          OPENROUTER_MODEL: 'x-ai/grok-4-fast:free'
+        });
+      } else {
+        // In production, this should come from a secure backend endpoint
+        console.log('Production mode - configuration should come from backend');
+        setConfig({
+          OPENROUTER_API_KEY: 'CONFIGURE_BACKEND_ENDPOINT',
+          OPENROUTER_BASE_URL: 'https://openrouter.ai/api/v1',
+          OPENROUTER_MODEL: 'x-ai/grok-4-fast:free'
+        });
+      }
+    };
+
+    loadConfig();
+    console.log('Config loading initiated...');
+  }, []);
+
+  // Debug: Monitor config changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (config) {
+      console.log('Config loaded successfully:', {
+        hasKey: !!config.OPENROUTER_API_KEY,
+        baseURL: config.OPENROUTER_BASE_URL,
+        model: config.OPENROUTER_MODEL
+      });
+    }
+  }, [config]);
+
+  // Function to clean up markdown formatting from AI responses
+  const cleanMarkdown = (text) => {
+    return text
+      // Remove headers (### text)
+      .replace(/^###\s+/gm, '')
+      .replace(/^##\s+/gm, '')
+      .replace(/^#\s+/gm, '')
+      // Convert bold/italic (*text*) to readable format
+      .replace(/\*([^*]+)\*/g, '$1')
+      // Remove extra asterisks
+      .replace(/\*{2,}/g, '')
+      // Convert bullet points (-) to readable format
+      .replace(/^- /gm, '• ')
+      // Clean up multiple spaces but preserve line breaks
+      .replace(/ {2,}/g, ' ')
+      // Trim each line while preserving line breaks
+      .split('\n')
+      .map(line => line.trim())
+      .join('\n')
+      .trim();
+  };
+
+  // Send message to OpenRouter API
+  const sendMessage = async (userMessage) => {
+    if (!userMessage.trim() || isLoading) return;
+
+    // Wait for config to be loaded
+    if (!config) {
+      console.log('Config not loaded yet, waiting...');
+      setTimeout(() => sendMessage(userMessage), 100);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    console.log('Sending message with config:', {
+      baseURL: config.OPENROUTER_BASE_URL,
+      model: config.OPENROUTER_MODEL,
+      hasKey: !!config.OPENROUTER_API_KEY
+    });
+
+    setIsLoading(true);
+
+    try {
+      const requestHeaders = {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+        'Authorization': `Bearer ${config.OPENROUTER_API_KEY}`,
+        'HTTP-Referer': window.location.href,
+        'X-Title': 'CityPulse Dashboard'
+      };
+
+      console.log('Making API request to:', `${config.OPENROUTER_BASE_URL}/chat/completions`);
+      console.log('Request headers:', {
+        'Content-Type': requestHeaders['Content-Type'],
+        'Authorization': `Bearer ${config.OPENROUTER_API_KEY ? '[API_KEY_PRESENT]' : '[NO_KEY]'}`,
+        'HTTP-Referer': requestHeaders['HTTP-Referer'],
+        'X-Title': requestHeaders['X-Title']
+      });
+
+      const response = await fetch(`${config.OPENROUTER_BASE_URL}/chat/completions`, {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: requestHeaders,
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          model: config.OPENROUTER_MODEL,
+          messages: [
+            {
+              role: 'system',
+              content: `You are a helpful assistant for the CityPulse Dashboard - a city reporting system. You help users understand dashboard features, city reports, and provide general assistance. Keep responses concise, helpful, and use plain text without markdown formatting, headers, or special characters.`
+            },
+            ...messages.filter(msg => msg.type !== 'system').map(msg => ({
+              role: msg.type === 'user' ? 'user' : 'assistant',
+              content: msg.content
+            })),
+            {
+              role: 'user',
+              content: userMessage
+            }
+          ],
+          max_tokens: 500,
+          temperature: 0.7
+        })
+      });
+
+      if (!response.ok) {
+        const errorText = await response.text();
+        console.error('OpenRouter API error:', response.status, errorText);
+        console.error('Response headers:', Object.fromEntries(response.headers.entries()));
+        throw new Error(`API request failed: ${response.status} - ${errorText}`);
+      }
+
+      const data = await response.json();
+      console.log('OpenRouter API response:', data);
+
+      if (data.choices && data.choices[0] && data.choices[0].message) {
+        const botResponse = cleanMarkdown(data.choices[0].message.content);
+
+        setMessages(prev => [...prev, {
+          id: Date.now() + 1,
+          type: 'bot',
+          content: botResponse,
+          timestamp: new Date()
+        }]);
+      } else {
+        console.error('Invalid API response format:', data);
+        throw new Error('Invalid response format from API');
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error calling OpenRouter API:', error);
+      setMessages(prev => [...prev, {
+        id: Date.now() + 1,
+        type: 'bot',
+        content: `Sorry, I encountered an error while processing your request: ${error.message}. Please try again later.`,
+        timestamp: new Date()
+      }]);
+    } finally {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Handle form submission
+  const handleSubmit = (e) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!inputValue.trim() || isLoading) return;
+
+    const userMessage = inputValue.trim();
+    setMessages(prev => [...prev, {
+      id: Date.now(),
+      type: 'user',
+      content: userMessage,
+      timestamp: new Date()
+    }]);
+
+    setInputValue('');
+    sendMessage(userMessage);
+  };
+
+  // Handle key press
+  const handleKeyPress = (e) => {
+    if (e.key === 'Enter' && !e.shiftKey) {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      handleSubmit(e);
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Format timestamp
+  const formatTime = (date) => {
+    return date.toLocaleTimeString([], { hour: '2-digit', minute: '2-digit' });
+  };
+
+  // Quick action buttons
+  const quickActions = [
+    {
+      label: 'Dashboard Help',
+      message: 'How do I use the dashboard filters?'
+    },
+    {
+      label: 'Report Status',
+      message: 'What do the different report statuses mean?'
+    },
+    {
+      label: 'Categories',
+      message: 'What types of city issues can be reported?'
+    },
+    {
+      label: 'Navigation',
+      message: 'How do I navigate to a specific location on the map?'
+    }
+  ];
+
+  const handleQuickAction = (message) => {
+    setInputValue(message);
+    if (inputRef.current) {
+      inputRef.current.focus();
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (!isOpen) {
+    return (
+      <div className="chatbot-toggle" onClick={() => setIsOpen(true)}>
+        <div className="chatbot-toggle-icon">
+          💬
+        </div>
+        <span>Chat Assistant</span>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="chatbot-container">
+      <div className="chatbot-header">
+        <h3>CityPulse Assistant</h3>
+        <button className="chatbot-close" onClick={() => setIsOpen(false)}>
+          ×
+        </button>
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="chatbot-messages">
+        {messages.map((message) => (
+          <div
+            key={message.id}
+            className={`message ${message.type}`}
+          >
+            <div className="message-avatar">
+              {message.type === 'bot' ? '🤖' : '👤'}
+            </div>
+            <div className="message-content">
+              <div className="message-text">{message.content}</div>
+              <div className="message-time">
+                {formatTime(message.timestamp)}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        ))}
+
+        {isLoading && (
+          <div className="message bot">
+            <div className="message-avatar">🤖</div>
+            <div className="message-content">
+              <div className="message-text">
+                <div className="typing-indicator">
+                  <span></span>
+                  <span></span>
+                  <span></span>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
+        <div ref={messagesEndRef} />
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="chatbot-quick-actions">
+        {quickActions.map((action, index) => (
+          <button
+            key={index}
+            className="quick-action-btn"
+            onClick={() => handleQuickAction(action.message)}
+          >
+            {action.label}
+          </button>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+
+      <form className="chatbot-input-form" onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+        <input
+          ref={inputRef}
+          type="text"
+          value={inputValue}
+          onChange={(e) => setInputValue(e.target.value)}
+          onKeyPress={handleKeyPress}
+          placeholder="Ask me anything about CityPulse..."
+          disabled={isLoading}
+          className="chatbot-input"
+        />
+        <button
+          type="submit"
+          disabled={!inputValue.trim() || isLoading}
+          className="chatbot-send-btn"
+        >
+          {isLoading ? '...' : 'Send'}
+        </button>
+      </form>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+// Export for use in other modules
+window.Chatbot = Chatbot;
diff --git a/dashboard/README.md b/dashboard/README.md
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index 0000000..0667440
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+# FixMate Dashboard
+
+A modern, responsive dashboard for managing civic issue reports with an interactive map interface.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Interactive Map**: View reported issues on an interactive Leaflet map with clustering
+- **Advanced Filtering**: Filter by category, severity, status, and date range
+- **Real-time Updates**: Live status updates and filtering
+- **Responsive Design**: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
+- **Modern UI**: Clean, professional interface with smooth animations
+- **Accessibility**: Keyboard navigation and screen reader friendly
+- **Multi-language**: Support for English and Bahasa Malaysia
+
+## UI Improvements Made
+
+### 🎨 Modern Design System
+- **Color Palette**: Updated with modern semantic colors and CSS custom properties
+- **Typography**: Inter font family for better readability
+- **Spacing**: Consistent spacing system using CSS custom properties
+- **Shadows**: Subtle shadows and depth for better visual hierarchy
+
+### 🔧 Enhanced Components
+- **Header**: Modern sticky header with improved branding and language selector
+- **Filter Panel**: Organized filter groups with hover states and better visual feedback
+- **Ticket Cards**: Modern card design with hover effects and improved typography
+- **Map Container**: Better map styling with loading states and empty state handling
+- **Detail Drawer**: Slide-out drawer with improved layout and actions
+
+### 📱 Responsive Design
+- **Mobile-first**: Optimized layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop
+- **Flexible Grid**: CSS Grid layout that adapts to screen size
+- **Touch-friendly**: Larger touch targets for mobile interactions
+
+### ⚡ Performance & UX
+- **Loading States**: Skeleton screens and loading indicators
+- **Smooth Animations**: CSS transitions for better user experience
+- **Error Handling**: Better error states and retry mechanisms
+- **Offline Support**: Graceful handling when backend is unavailable
+
+## Technology Stack
+
+- **Frontend**: React 18, JavaScript ES6+
+- **Styling**: Modern CSS with custom properties (CSS variables)
+- **Maps**: Leaflet with marker clustering
+- **Build**: No build process - runs directly in browser
+- **Fonts**: Google Fonts (Inter)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Start the Backend**:
+   ```bash
+   cd backend
+   python main.py
+   ```
+
+2. **Open the Dashboard**:
+   Open `index.html` in your web browser, or serve it with a local server:
+   ```bash
+   # Using Python
+   python -m http.server 8000
+
+   # Using Node.js
+   npx serve .
+   ```
+
+3. **Access**: Navigate to `http://localhost:8000/dashboard/`
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+dashboard/
+├── index.html          # Main HTML file
+├── styles.css          # Modern CSS styles
+├── app.js              # React application
+├── i18n/               # Internationalization files
+│   ├── en.json
+│   └── ms.json
+└── data/
+    └── demo-reports.json # Sample data for testing
+```
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Map View
+- Interactive Leaflet map with OpenStreetMap tiles
+- Clustered markers for better performance
+- Click markers to view details
+- Heatmap overlay option
+
+### Filtering System
+- Category filtering (pothole, streetlight, signage, etc.)
+- Severity levels (high, medium, low)
+- Status tracking (submitted, in progress, fixed)
+- Date range filtering
+
+### Ticket Management
+- View all reported issues in a scrollable list
+- Click to navigate to location on map
+- Update status directly from the list
+- Detailed view in slide-out drawer
+
+### Responsive Breakpoints
+- Desktop: 1200px+
+- Tablet: 900px - 1200px
+- Mobile: 600px - 900px
+- Small Mobile: < 600px
+
+## Customization
+
+The design system is built with CSS custom properties, making it easy to customize:
+
+```css
+:root {
+  --primary-500: #0ea5a4;    /* Main brand color */
+  --severity-high: #dc2626;  /* High priority color */
+  --spacing-4: 1rem;         /* Base spacing unit */
+  --radius: 0.5rem;          /* Border radius */
+}
+```
+
+## Browser Support
+
+- Chrome 90+
+- Firefox 88+
+- Safari 14+
+- Edge 90+
+
+## License
+
+This project is part of the FixMate civic engagement platform.
diff --git a/dashboard/app.js b/dashboard/app.js
index 0f489c0..87b9dfc 100644
--- a/dashboard/app.js
+++ b/dashboard/app.js
@@ -603,6 +603,9 @@ const cycleStatus = async (reportId) => {
           ) : null}
         </div>
 
+        {/* Chatbot */}
+        <Chatbot />
+
       </div>
 
     </div>
diff --git a/dashboard/index.html b/dashboard/index.html
index f49fa2b..5cda182 100644
--- a/dashboard/index.html
+++ b/dashboard/index.html
@@ -28,5 +28,6 @@
 
     <!-- App -->
     <script type="text/babel" src="./app.js"></script>
+    <script type="text/babel" src="./Chatbot.js"></script>
   </body>
 </html>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/dashboard/package.json b/dashboard/package.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1def54d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/package.json
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+{
+  "name": "citypulse-dashboard",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "CityPulse Dashboard with Chatbot",
+  "scripts": {
+    "setup": "node replace-env-vars.js",
+    "serve": "python -m http.server 3000",
+    "dev": "npm run setup && npm run serve"
+  },
+  "dependencies": {
+    "dotenv": "^16.0.3"
+  },
+  "devDependencies": {},
+  "keywords": ["dashboard", "citypulse", "chatbot"],
+  "author": "CityPulse Team"
+}
diff --git a/dashboard/replace-env-vars.js b/dashboard/replace-env-vars.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2a6094a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/replace-env-vars.js
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+/**
+ * Simple script to replace environment variable placeholders in frontend code
+ * This is a development convenience - in production, use proper build tools
+ */
+
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+require('dotenv').config();
+
+const CHATBOT_FILE = path.join(__dirname, 'Chatbot.js');
+const ENV_FILE = path.join(__dirname, '.env');
+
+// Read the current Chatbot.js file
+let chatbotContent = fs.readFileSync(CHATBOT_FILE, 'utf8');
+
+// Read the .env file
+let envContent = fs.readFileSync(ENV_FILE, 'utf8');
+
+// Extract the API key from .env
+const apiKeyMatch = envContent.match(/OPENROUTER_API_KEY=(.+)/);
+if (!apiKeyMatch) {
+  console.error('❌ OPENROUTER_API_KEY not found in .env file');
+  process.exit(1);
+}
+
+const actualApiKey = apiKeyMatch[1].trim();
+
+// Replace the placeholder with the actual API key
+const updatedContent = chatbotContent.replace(
+  /OPENROUTER_API_KEY: ['"]YOUR_API_KEY_HERE['"]/,
+  `OPENROUTER_API_KEY: '${actualApiKey}'`
+);
+
+// Write the updated file
+fs.writeFileSync(CHATBOT_FILE, updatedContent);
+
+console.log('✅ API key successfully injected into Chatbot.js');
+console.log('🔒 Remember: This is for development only. Use secure methods in production.');
+
+// Also update the hardcoded key in the fetch request
+const fetchUpdatedContent = updatedContent.replace(
+  /`Bearer \$\{config\.OPENROUTER_API_KEY\}`/g,
+  `\`Bearer \${config.OPENROUTER_API_KEY}\``
+);
+
+fs.writeFileSync(CHATBOT_FILE, fetchUpdatedContent);
+console.log('✅ Chatbot.js updated with secure API key reference');
diff --git a/dashboard/requirements.txt b/dashboard/requirements.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a0d011e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+flask==2.3.3
+flask-cors==4.0.0
+python-dotenv==1.0.0
diff --git a/dashboard/server.py b/dashboard/server.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..edba42e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/server.py
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Simple configuration server for CityPulse Dashboard Chatbot
+Serves API keys securely without exposing them in frontend code
+"""
+
+import os
+import json
+from flask import Flask, jsonify
+from flask_cors import CORS
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+# Load environment variables
+load_dotenv()
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+CORS(app)  # Enable CORS for all routes
+
+@app.route('/api/chatbot-config', methods=['GET'])
+def get_chatbot_config():
+    """Serve chatbot configuration securely"""
+    try:
+        config = {
+            'OPENROUTER_API_KEY': os.getenv('OPENROUTER_API_KEY'),
+            'OPENROUTER_BASE_URL': os.getenv('OPENROUTER_BASE_URL', 'https://openrouter.ai/api/v1'),
+            'OPENROUTER_MODEL': os.getenv('OPENROUTER_MODEL', 'x-ai/grok-4-fast:free')
+        }
+
+        # Validate that API key is present
+        if not config['OPENROUTER_API_KEY']:
+            return jsonify({'error': 'API key not configured'}), 500
+
+        return jsonify(config)
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        return jsonify({'error': f'Failed to load configuration: {str(e)}'}), 500
+
+@app.route('/api/config', methods=['GET'])
+def get_config():
+    """Legacy config endpoint"""
+    return get_chatbot_config()
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    print("Starting CityPulse Dashboard Configuration Server...")
+    print("Server will run on http://localhost:3001")
+    print("Make sure your .env file contains OPENROUTER_API_KEY")
+    app.run(host='localhost', port=3001, debug=True)
diff --git a/dashboard/styles.css b/dashboard/styles.css
index 5e66cfb..8be9914 100644
--- a/dashboard/styles.css
+++ b/dashboard/styles.css
@@ -437,4 +437,279 @@ button.chip[aria-pressed="true"]{
 }
 
 /* accessibility tweaks */
-.chip, .btn{font-family:inherit}
\ No newline at end of file
+.chip, .btn{font-family:inherit}
+
+/* Chatbot styles */
+.chatbot-toggle {
+  position: fixed;
+  bottom: 20px;
+  right: 20px;
+  background: var(--accent);
+  color: white;
+  border: none;
+  border-radius: 50px;
+  padding: 12px 20px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 165, 164, 0.3);
+  transition: all 0.3s ease;
+  z-index: 1000;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.chatbot-toggle:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-2px);
+  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(14, 165, 164, 0.4);
+  background: #0d9488;
+}
+
+.chatbot-toggle-icon {
+  font-size: 18px;
+}
+
+.chatbot-container {
+  position: fixed;
+  bottom: 20px;
+  right: 20px;
+  width: 350px;
+  height: 500px;
+  background: var(--panel);
+  border-radius: 12px;
+  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  z-index: 1000;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
+}
+
+.chatbot-header {
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #0d9488);
+  color: white;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.chatbot-header h3 {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: 16px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.chatbot-close {
+  background: none;
+  border: none;
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 20px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  padding: 4px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.chatbot-close:hover {
+  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+}
+
+.chatbot-messages {
+  flex: 1;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding: 16px;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.message {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 8px;
+  max-width: 85%;
+}
+
+.message.bot {
+  align-self: flex-start;
+}
+
+.message.user {
+  align-self: flex-end;
+  flex-direction: row-reverse;
+}
+
+.message-avatar {
+  width: 32px;
+  height: 32px;
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  background: var(--accent);
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.message.user .message-avatar {
+  background: var(--severity-high);
+}
+
+.message-content {
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+.message-text {
+  background: #f8fafc;
+  padding: 10px 12px;
+  border-radius: 12px;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  line-height: 1.5;
+  word-wrap: break-word;
+  white-space: pre-wrap;
+  font-family: inherit;
+}
+
+.message.user .message-text {
+  background: var(--accent);
+  color: white;
+}
+
+.message-time {
+  font-size: 11px;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-top: 4px;
+  text-align: right;
+}
+
+.message.user .message-time {
+  text-align: left;
+}
+
+.typing-indicator {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 4px;
+  align-items: center;
+  padding: 10px 12px;
+}
+
+.typing-indicator span {
+  width: 6px;
+  height: 6px;
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  background: #6b7280;
+  animation: typing 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
+}
+
+.typing-indicator span:nth-child(2) {
+  animation-delay: 0.2s;
+}
+
+.typing-indicator span:nth-child(3) {
+  animation-delay: 0.4s;
+}
+
+@keyframes typing {
+  0%, 60%, 100% {
+    transform: translateY(0);
+    opacity: 0.4;
+  }
+  30% {
+    transform: translateY(-10px);
+    opacity: 1;
+  }
+}
+
+.chatbot-quick-actions {
+  padding: 12px 16px;
+  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 6px;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+}
+
+.quick-action-btn {
+  background: #f1f5f9;
+  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
+  border-radius: 16px;
+  padding: 6px 12px;
+  font-size: 11px;
+  color: #475569;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: all 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.quick-action-btn:hover {
+  background: var(--accent);
+  color: white;
+  border-color: var(--accent);
+}
+
+.chatbot-input-form {
+  padding: 16px;
+  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 8px;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.chatbot-input {
+  flex: 1;
+  padding: 10px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 20px;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  outline: none;
+  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.chatbot-input:focus {
+  border-color: var(--accent);
+  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14, 165, 164, 0.1);
+}
+
+.chatbot-input:disabled {
+  background: #f8fafc;
+  cursor: not-allowed;
+}
+
+.chatbot-send-btn {
+  background: var(--accent);
+  color: white;
+  border: none;
+  border-radius: 20px;
+  padding: 10px 16px;
+  font-size: 14px;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
+  min-width: 60px;
+}
+
+.chatbot-send-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
+  background: #0d9488;
+}
+
+.chatbot-send-btn:disabled {
+  background: #9ca3af;
+  cursor: not-allowed;
+}
+
+/* Mobile responsiveness for chatbot */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+  .chatbot-container {
+    width: calc(100vw - 40px);
+    height: 400px;
+    bottom: 10px;
+    right: 10px;
+    left: 10px;
+  }
+
+  .chatbot-toggle {
+    bottom: 10px;
+    right: 10px;
+    padding: 10px 16px;
+    font-size: 13px;
+  }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/dashboard/test.html b/dashboard/test.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..af15f2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/test.html
@@ -0,0 +1,192 @@
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+<head>
+    <meta charset="UTF-8">
+    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
+    <title>Dashboard Test</title>
+    <style>
+        body {
+            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
+            margin: 0;
+            padding: 20px;
+            background: #f5f5f5;
+        }
+        .test-container {
+            max-width: 800px;
+            margin: 0 auto;
+            background: white;
+            padding: 20px;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
+        }
+        .test-item {
+            margin-bottom: 20px;
+            padding: 15px;
+            border-left: 4px solid #0ea5a4;
+            background: #f9f9f9;
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+        .status {
+            display: inline-block;
+            padding: 4px 8px;
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            font-size: 12px;
+            font-weight: bold;
+        }
+        .status.pass { background: #d4edda; color: #155724; }
+        .status.fail { background: #f8d7da; color: #721c24; }
+        .status.info { background: #d1ecf1; color: #0c5460; }
+        iframe {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 600px;
+            border: 1px solid #ddd;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+            margin-top: 20px;
+        }
+    </style>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <div class="test-container">
+        <h1>FixMate Dashboard - Test Page</h1>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>🗺️ Map Initialization Test</h3>
+            <p>Testing if the Leaflet map initializes properly without the "Map container not found" error.</p>
+            <div id="map-test-status" class="status" style="background: #fff3cd; color: #856404;">Testing...</div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>🔧 Backend Connection Test</h3>
+            <p>Testing connection to the Python backend server.</p>
+            <div id="backend-test-status" class="status">Testing...</div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>📊 Data Loading Test</h3>
+            <p>Testing if ticket data loads successfully from the backend.</p>
+            <div id="data-test-status" class="status">Testing...</div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>🎨 UI Components Test</h3>
+            <p>Testing if all UI components render correctly (filters, tickets list, etc.).</p>
+            <div id="ui-test-status" class="status">Testing...</div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>📱 Responsive Design Test</h3>
+            <p>Testing if the dashboard works on different screen sizes.</p>
+            <div id="responsive-test-status" class="status">Testing...</div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="test-item">
+            <h3>🚀 Full Dashboard Preview</h3>
+            <p>Live preview of the complete dashboard (if all tests pass).</p>
+            <iframe id="dashboard-frame" src="index.html" style="display: none;"></iframe>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <script>
+        // Test map initialization
+        fetch('index.html')
+            .then(response => response.text())
+            .then(html => {
+                const hasMapElement = html.includes('id="map"');
+                const hasLeaflet = html.includes('leaflet');
+
+                if (hasMapElement && hasLeaflet) {
+                    document.getElementById('map-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+                    document.getElementById('map-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Map elements found';
+                } else {
+                    document.getElementById('map-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                    document.getElementById('map-test-status').textContent = 'FAIL: Map elements missing';
+                }
+            })
+            .catch(error => {
+                document.getElementById('map-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                document.getElementById('map-test-status').textContent = 'ERROR: ' + error.message;
+            });
+
+        // Test backend connection
+        fetch('http://127.0.0.1:8000/test')
+            .then(response => {
+                if (response.ok) {
+                    document.getElementById('backend-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+                    document.getElementById('backend-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Backend responding';
+                    return response.json();
+                } else {
+                    throw new Error('Backend not responding');
+                }
+            })
+            .then(data => {
+                console.log('Backend test data:', data);
+                document.getElementById('data-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+                document.getElementById('data-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Data loaded (' + (Array.isArray(data) ? data.length : 'object') + ')';
+            })
+            .catch(error => {
+                console.log('Backend test error:', error);
+                document.getElementById('backend-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                document.getElementById('backend-test-status').textContent = 'FAIL: ' + error.message;
+
+                // Try loading demo data instead
+                fetch('data/demo-reports.json')
+                    .then(response => response.json())
+                    .then(data => {
+                        document.getElementById('data-test-status').className = 'status info';
+                        document.getElementById('data-test-status').textContent = 'INFO: Using demo data (' + data.length + ' reports)';
+                    })
+                    .catch(demoError => {
+                        document.getElementById('data-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                        document.getElementById('data-test-status').textContent = 'FAIL: No data available';
+                    });
+            });
+
+        // Test UI components
+        fetch('styles.css')
+            .then(response => response.text())
+            .then(css => {
+                const hasModernCSS = css.includes('--primary') && css.includes('grid-template-columns');
+                const hasResponsive = css.includes('@media');
+
+                if (hasModernCSS && hasResponsive) {
+                    document.getElementById('ui-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+                    document.getElementById('ui-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Modern CSS detected';
+                } else {
+                    document.getElementById('ui-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                    document.getElementById('ui-test-status').textContent = 'FAIL: CSS issues detected';
+                }
+            })
+            .catch(error => {
+                document.getElementById('ui-test-status').className = 'status fail';
+                document.getElementById('ui-test-status').textContent = 'ERROR: ' + error.message;
+            });
+
+        // Test responsive design
+        const screenWidth = window.screen.width;
+        const screenHeight = window.screen.height;
+
+        if (screenWidth >= 1200) {
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Desktop resolution (' + screenWidth + 'x' + screenHeight + ')';
+        } else if (screenWidth >= 768) {
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Tablet resolution (' + screenWidth + 'x' + screenHeight + ')';
+        } else {
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').className = 'status pass';
+            document.getElementById('responsive-test-status').textContent = 'PASS: Mobile resolution (' + screenWidth + 'x' + screenHeight + ')';
+        }
+
+        // Show dashboard preview if all tests pass
+        setTimeout(() => {
+            const allTestsPassed =
+                document.getElementById('map-test-status').classList.contains('pass') &&
+                document.getElementById('backend-test-status').classList.contains('pass') &&
+                document.getElementById('ui-test-status').classList.contains('pass');
+
+            if (allTestsPassed) {
+                document.getElementById('dashboard-frame').style.display = 'block';
+            }
+        }, 2000);
+    </script>
+</body>
+</html>