diff --git a/.github/workflows/greetings.yml b/.github/workflows/greetings.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..806b00b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/greetings.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+name: Greetings
+
+on: 
+  [pull_request_target, issues]
+
+jobs:
+  greeting:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      issues: write
+      pull-requests: write
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/first-interaction@v1
+        with:
+          repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          issue-message: |
+            👋 Thank you! Welcome to the project! Please follow these guidelines for smooth collaboration:
+            1. After completing a task, add your name and details to the Contributors Table/List.
+            2. Attach relevant screenshots or videos of your contribution for transparency.
+            3. Tasks are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
+               - Avoid spamming requests for already-assigned tasks.
+               - Respect the queue and wait for new tasks.
+            4. **Propose New Ideas**: Discuss new features or suggestions in the "Ideas" channel before starting work.
+          pr-message: |
+            🎉 Thank you for your contribution! Your pull request has been submitted successfully. A maintainer will review it as soon as possible. We appreciate your support in making this project better.
+
+            Please follow these guidelines for smooth collaboration:
+            1. After completing a task, add your name and details to the Contributors Table/List.
+            2. Attach relevant screenshots or videos of your contribution for transparency.
+            3. Tasks are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
+               - Avoid spamming requests for already-assigned tasks.
+               - Respect the queue and wait for new tasks.
+            4. **Propose New Ideas**: Discuss new features or suggestions in the "Ideas" channel before starting work.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0a076e8..10f7803 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -61,9 +61,11 @@ To set up SereniFi on your local machine, follow these steps:
 
 ## 🌟 Contributors
 
-| ![Amna Hassan](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/Amna-Hassan04?s=50) | ![Anushka Pote](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/Anushka-Pote?s=50) | ![K. Madhuri](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/pearll12?s=50) | ![Pearl V](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/madhurik04?s=50) |
+| ![Amna Hassan](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/Amna-Hassan04?s=50) | ![Anushka Pote](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/Anushka-Pote?s=50) | ![K. Madhuri](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/pearll12?s=50) | ![Pearl V](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/madhurik04?s=50) | ![Kiran Baliga](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/KiranBaliga?s=50) |
+
 |:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|
 | [Amna Hassan](https://github.com/Amna-Hassan04) | [Anushka Pote](https://github.com/username2) | [K. Madhuri](https://github.com/username3) | [Pearl V](https://github.com/username4) |
+[Kiran Baliga](https://github.com/KiranBaliga)
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 46f2fb9..bdc72a3 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -5,14 +5,18 @@
 import requests, random
 from streamlit_lottie import st_lottie
 from streamlit_option_menu import option_menu
-
+import os
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
 #AI Integration
 import anthropic
 
-# Retrieve API key from Hugging Face secrets
-claude_api_key = "api-key"
+#Changes made by --Charvi Arora 
+#Added security
+# Load environment variables from .env file
+load_dotenv()
+# Retrieve the API key
+claude_api_key = os.getenv("CLAUDE_API_KEY")
 
-# Initialize ClaudeAI client
 client = anthropic.Client(api_key=claude_api_key)
 
 def anxiety_management_guide(mood, feeling_description, current_stress_level, recent_events):