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Build Your Own AI-Powered Telegram Bot

Enhancing Productivity Through Intelligent Conversations with DocsGPT

Using an AI-powered chatbot greatly helps users save time and be more productive by providing easy access to information. "AI-powered Telegram Bot" sounds difficult, right? Don't worry, we've got you covered. With the help of the DocsGPT Telegram Bot extension, you can create your own AI-powered Telegram Bot within a few minutes. But how? Let's dive into the process of making your own AI-powered Telegram Bot using the DocsGPT Telegram Bot extension.

Features and Prerequisites

Before we begin with the set up, here are the key features of the DocsGPT Telegram Bot extension.

Features

• Responds to user queries with intelligent answers using DocsGPT
• Maintains conversation history for context-aware responses
• Easily deployable using Docker
• Completely customizable, from LLM to prompts to source documents

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have registered a bot with BotFather on Telegram and obtained a TOKEN.
(How to Obtain Telegram Bot Token)

• You have created an API key on DocsGPT to access your AI's data and prompt.

How to Obtain Your API Key

To create the bot, acquiring an API key from the supported LLM is essential. You are now able to generate API keys directly using DocsGPT. Here are the options on how:

Via GUI: Acquiring an API key is made straightforward through our graphical user interface. This visual guide will assist you through each step for a smooth and effortless experience.
For Developers: Prefer API calls? Utilize our /api/create_api_key endpoint to generate your keys programmatically. This approach adds flexibility for those looking to automate their setup processes.

Getting API Key on DocsGPT website

Getting started

So now once we are ready with all the prerequisites,let's begin setting up our own AI powered Telegram Bot.

Step 1: Telegram extension Github repository

Start by visiting the Telegram DocsGPT extension Github repository and cloning it.

git clone https://github.com/arc53/tg-bot-docsgpt-extenstion.git
cd tg-bot-docsgpt-extenstion

Step 2: Set up a virtual environment

python -m venv venv

On macOS and Linux:

source venv/bin/activate

On Windows:

.\venv\Scripts\activate

Step 3: Install dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Set variables

Create a .env file in the project directory and add your environment variables.

TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=<your-telegram-bot-token>
API_KEY=<your-api-key>

Step 5: Run the bot

python bot.py

And done! You have successfully created your own AI powered Telegram Bot using the DocsGPT extension.

Usage

• /start - Initiates the conversation with the bot.
• /help - Provides help information.

Using DocsGPT in Telegram

Such a Telegram bot serves as an excellent starting point, offering limitless customization possibilities. For instance, it can be developed into an autonomous support bot for your product, capable of answering complex questions about your documentation or guiding users on where to find specific functionalities. Alternatively, it can be transformed into a more engaging and entertaining tool, like this one, showcasing the versatility and potential of the DocsGPT Telegram Bot extension.

Conclusion

Integrating DocsGPT into a Telegram Bot empowers users to enhance productivity through smart conversations. By leveraging the DocsGPT Telegram Bot extension, users can quickly create an AI-powered chatbot to streamline tasks and access valuable information. With features like instant responses to user queries and maintaining conversational history, this extension simplifies the process of building a responsive Telegram Bot. By following the outlined steps and prerequisites, you can seamlessly deploy your own AI-powered Telegram Bot.

For further guidance, advanced configurations, and additional ways to leverage DocsGPT in your projects, be sure to visit our official documentation. This is your chance to take advantage of a unique period of free access to elevate your applications.

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