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Play classic Infocom text adventures using natural language, powered by Tambo.

Instead of typing precise parser commands like TAKE LAMP or GO NORTH, just say what you want to do: "grab the lamp and head north." Tambo translates your natural language into game commands, making the experience feel like the game itself got smarter.

Features

• Natural Language Input: Type conversational commands instead of learning parser syntax
• Multi-step Commands: Say "go north, open the mailbox, and read the leaflet" and watch it happen
• Immersive Experience: The AI acts as the game narrator, keeping you in the story
• Any Z-machine Game: Works with Infocom classics (.z3, .z5, .z8 files)
• Runs in Browser: No server required - the Z-machine interpreter runs entirely client-side

Quick Start

npm install
cp .env.example .env
# Add your Tambo API key to .env
npm run dev

How It Works

1. JSZM - A JavaScript Z-machine interpreter runs the original game files in the browser
2. Tambo - Provides the AI layer that translates natural language to parser commands via tool calling
3. The AI is prompted to stay in character as the game narrator, translating errors and responses to feel native to the game world

Configuration

Set your Tambo API key in .env:

VITE_TAMBO_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Get an API key at tambo.co.

Adding Games

Place Z-machine game files (.z3, .z5, .z8) in the public/ directory and add an entry in src/lib/games.ts.

Built With

• Tambo - AI tool calling and natural language processing
• JSZM - JavaScript Z-Machine interpreter
• Vite + React - Frontend framework