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README.md
echo-bot
Bot Framework v4 echo bot sample
This bot has been created using Bot Framework, it shows how to create a simple bot that accepts input from the user and echoes it back.
Prerequisites
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Node.js version 16.16.0 or higher
# determine node version node --version
To try this sample
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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/02.echo-bot
cd samples/javascript_nodejs/02.echo-bot
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Install modules
npm install
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Start the bot
npm start
Testing the bot using Bot Framework Emulator
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
Connect to the bot using Bot Framework Emulator
- Launch Bot Framework Emulator
- File -> Open Bot
- Enter a Bot URL of
http://localhost:3978/api/messages
Interacting with the bot
Enter text in the emulator. The text will be echoed back by the bot.
Deploy the bot to Azure
To learn more about deploying a bot to Azure, see Deploy your bot to Azure for a complete list of deployment instructions.