FAQ's

General Questions

What is UrbanReflex?

UrbanReflex is an enterprise-grade Smart City platform that provides comprehensive urban data management, real-time analytics, and AI-powered insights. It's designed to help developers, city planners, and researchers build intelligent urban solutions with NGSI-LD compliance and modern AI capabilities.

Is UrbanReflex free to use?

Yes! UrbanReflex is completely open-source and free to use under the MIT license. You can use it, modify it, and distribute it according to the license terms.

What technologies does UrbanReflex use?

UrbanReflex is built with modern technologies including:

• Backend: Python 3.10+, FastAPI, MongoDB
• Frontend: Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• AI: Google Gemini AI for RAG chatbot
• Standards: NGSI-LD (ETSI Smart City standard)
• Deployment: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes

Technical Questions

How do I get started with UrbanReflex?

Check out our Getting Started guide for detailed installation and setup instructions. The basic steps are:

1. Clone the repository
2. Set up environment variables
3. Run the setup script
4. Start the development server

What is NGSI-LD and why is it important?

NGSI-LD (Next Generation Service Interface - Linked Data) is an ETSI standard for context information management in smart cities. It provides a standardized way to represent and access urban data, enabling interoperability between different smart city systems. UrbanReflex fully supports NGSI-LD, making it easy to integrate with other smart city platforms.

How does the AI chatbot work?

UrbanReflex includes a RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) chatbot powered by Google Gemini AI. It can answer questions about urban data, provide insights, and help users understand city operations. The chatbot uses the platform's documentation and data to provide accurate, context-aware responses.

Can I use UrbanReflex for production?

Yes! UrbanReflex is designed to be production-ready. It includes features like:

• Scalable microservices architecture
• Docker containerization
• Comprehensive error handling
• API authentication and security
• Monitoring and observability

However, make sure to review the Deployment documentation and configure appropriate security settings for your production environment.

Data and API Questions

What types of urban data does UrbanReflex support?

UrbanReflex supports various types of urban data including:

• Air quality data (AQI, pollutants)
• Weather data (temperature, humidity, wind)
• Traffic data (vehicle counts, congestion)
• Infrastructure data (sensors, IoT devices)
• Custom data types via NGSI-LD entities

How do I access the API?

UrbanReflex provides a comprehensive RESTful API. You'll need an API key for authentication. Check out the API Reference for detailed documentation on all available endpoints.

Can I integrate UrbanReflex with my existing systems?

Yes! UrbanReflex is designed for interoperability. With NGSI-LD support, you can integrate it with other smart city platforms and systems. The RESTful API and WebSocket support make it easy to connect with your existing infrastructure.

Support and Community

Where can I get help?

• Documentation: Check our comprehensive docs at /docs
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub
• Community: Join discussions and get support from the community

How can I contribute to UrbanReflex?

We welcome contributions! You can:

• Report bugs and suggest features
• Submit pull requests
• Improve documentation
• Share your use cases and feedback

Check out our GitHub repository to get started.

Is there commercial support available?

UrbanReflex is an open-source project. For commercial support, custom development, or enterprise features, please contact us through our Community Support page.