WhatsApp AI Assistant Bot

This project creates a WhatsApp bot that integrates with an AI assistant using BuilderBot technology. It allows for automated conversations and intelligent responses powered by OpenAI's assistant API.

Features

Automated conversation flows for WhatsApp
Integration with OpenAI's assistant API
Agnostic to WhatsApp provider
Automated responses to frequently asked questions
Real-time message receiving and responding
Interaction tracking with customers
Expandable functionality through triggers

Getting Started

Clone this repository
Install dependencies:
```
pnpm install
```

Set up your environment variables in a .env file:

PORT=3008
ASSISTANT_ID=your_openai_assistant_id

Run the development server:
```
pnpm run dev
```

Using Docker (Recommended)

This project includes a Dockerfile for easy deployment and consistent environments. To use Docker:

Build the Docker image:

docker build -t whatsapp-ai-assistant .

Run the container:

docker run -p 3008:3008 --env-file .env whatsapp-ai-assistant

This method ensures that the application runs in a consistent environment across different systems.

Usage

The bot is configured in the src/app.ts file. It uses the BuilderBot library to create flows and handle messages. The main welcome flow integrates with the OpenAI assistant to generate responses.

Documentation

For more detailed information on how to use and extend this bot, please refer to the BuilderBot documentation.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Contact

For questions and support, join our Discord community or follow us on Twitter.

Built with BuilderBot - Empowering conversational AI for WhatsApp

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