AI Concept Tutor & Troubleshooter

Podex integrates LLMs as interactive troubleshooters and learning companions, all with a built-in mock fallback that works offline.

Poddy Chat (Learn Tab)

ChatGPT-style interface for free-form Kubernetes Q&A. Ask "What is a Service?" and get:

Clear, beginner-friendly explanations
Real-world analogies (e.g. "A Service is like a receptionist who directs calls")
Why the resource exists
Common gotchas and pitfalls

AI Investigation (Resource Drawer)

One-click pod diagnosis with:

Confidence scoring
Root cause explanation in plain language
Evidence list — bullet points of what was found
Suggested fix — actionable resolution steps
Concept lesson — sub-tab with beginner explanation

AI Command Generator (Terminal)

Type natural language prompts (e.g. "find python files", "check disk space") to generate kubectl/container commands, with one-click "Run in Terminal" execution.

FormattedText Component

AI responses render with proper lists, bold text, code blocks with copy button, and inline code highlighting.

Supported Providers

Google Gemini via google-generativeai SDK
OpenAI via openai SDK (also supports custom endpoints)
Mock Fallback built-in sandbox providers that work offline without API keys