Update app.py

app.py

@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@ def append_to_transcript(thread_id, role, message):
 
 # Streamlit UI setup
 st.set_page_config(page_title="Carfind.co.za AI Assistant", layout="wide")
-st.markdown("<h1 style='text-align: center;'></h1>", unsafe_allow_html=True)
-st.caption("To start a Chat with Carfind.co.za say Hi")
 
 st.markdown("""
     <style>
@@ -70,6 +68,9 @@ if openai_key and assistant_id:
         )
         append_to_transcript(st.session_state["thread_id"], "user", user_input)
 
+        # Clear input box after sending
+        st.session_state["chat_input"] = ""
+
         try:
             with st.spinner("Thinking and typing... 💭"):
                 run = client.beta.threads.runs.create(
@@ -110,7 +111,7 @@ if openai_key and assistant_id:
                         unsafe_allow_html=True
                     )
 
-            # Scroll to top automatically
+            # Auto scroll to top
             st.markdown("""
                 <script>
                     window.scrollTo(0, 0);
@@ -120,4 +121,4 @@ if openai_key and assistant_id:
         except Exception as e:
             st.error(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}")
 else:
-    st.error("⚠️ OpenAI key or Assistant ID not found. Please ensure both are set as Hugging Face secrets.")
+    st.error("⚠️ OpenAI key or Assistant ID not found. Please ensure both are set as Hugging Face secrets.")