Echo Bot template
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
- Node.js version 10.14 or higher
# determine node version node --version
To run the bot locally
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Download the bot code from the Build blade in the Azure Portal (make sure you click "Yes" when asked "Include app settings in the downloaded zip file?").
- If you clicked "No" you will need to copy all the Application Settings properties from your App Service to your local .env file.
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Install modules
npm install
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Run 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 Bot Framework Emulator version 4.9.0 or greater 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
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.