I Built an AI-Powered Portfolio Template (and You Can Use It)

Dev.to / 6/13/2026

💬 OpinionDeveloper Stack & InfrastructureTools & Practical Usage

Key Points

  • The author, a CS student, built a standout AI-powered portfolio template that lets visitors ask questions via a terminal-style chat agent embedded in the hero section.
  • The portfolio includes a “Dev Mode” toggle that switches the navigation to REST-style API route examples (e.g., GET /projects, POST /contact), aiming to communicate developer thinking more effectively than generic CTAs.
  • The template is intentionally lightweight, using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (no React, npm, or build step) and leveraging the Groq API for fast AI chat responses.
  • It’s packaged as a reusable template so other developers can personalize it quickly by replacing the name/projects and inserting a Groq API key, then deploying on Vercel in minutes.
  • The article provides a live demo link and a template purchase/download link, targeting students and developers who want an AI feature without building a backend.

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