If you want real-time streaming, I’d go with WebSockets. For simpler back-and-forth, REST is the easiest and most stable option. GraphQL only makes sense if your stack already relies on it.
I think you can pair a React chat UI with a small Node/Express backend to keep API keys safe and handle the AI calls cleanly. I work at eesel AI, and this setup consistently works well for me when integrating chat features.
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