Bot Framework v4 welcome users bot sample
This bot has been created using Bot Framework, is shows how to welcome users when they join the conversation.
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Node.js version 16.16.0 or higher
# determine node version node --version
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Microsoft/botbuilder-samples.git
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In a terminal, navigate to
samples/javascript_nodejs/03.welcome-users
cd samples/javascript_nodejs/03.welcome-users
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Install modules
npm install
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Start the bot
npm start
Bot Framework Emulator is a desktop application that allows bot developers to test and debug their bots on localhost or running remotely through a tunnel.
- Install the latest Bot Framework Emulator from here
- Launch Bot Framework Emulator
- File -> Open Bot
- Enter a Bot URL of
http://localhost:3978/api/messages
The primary goal when creating any bot is to engage your user in a meaningful conversation. One of the best ways to achieve this goal is to ensure that from the moment a user first connects, they understand your bot’s main purpose and capabilities, the reason your bot was created. See Send welcome message to users for additional information on how a bot can welcome users to a conversation.
To learn more about deploying a bot to Azure, see Deploy your bot to Azure for a complete list of deployment instructions.