chat-sdk

Develop multi-platform chatbots with a unified TypeScript SDK.

4|4|Updated Dec 30, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/purduehackers/wack-hacker --skill chat-sdk-purduehackers
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Skill: chat-sdk
Source: https://github.com/purduehackers/wack-hacker/tree/main/.claude/skills/chat-sdk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/purduehackers/wack-hacker --skill chat-sdk-purduehackers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development of chatbots by providing a unified SDK to interact with multiple chat platforms, abstracting away platform-specific complexities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Bot Development: Build bots for Slack, Teams, Google Chat, Discord, GitHub, and Linear using a single codebase.
  • Interactive Messaging: Send and receive messages, handle mentions, slash commands, reactions, and interactive elements like buttons and dropdowns.
  • AI Integration: Seamlessly integrate AI responses using streaming capabilities with the AI SDK.
  • Use Case: Develop a customer support bot that can respond to user queries across Discord and Slack, providing interactive buttons for common actions.

Quick Start

Use the chat sdk skill to create a new Slack bot that responds to mentions with a welcome message.

Frequently Asked Questions about chat-sdk

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a chatbot that works across Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams?

The SDK supports interactive messaging by handling event listeners for platform mentions, direct messages, slash commands, emoji reactions, and interactive UI elements like buttons and dropdowns.

Can I integrate AI streaming responses into a multi-platform chatbot?

You need TypeScript for development, platform-specific adapters to connect to your target chat platforms, and a state management solution to handle deployment and maintain bot context.

What is the best way to handle slash commands and interactive buttons in a Slack bot?

Using a unified SDK abstracts platform-specific complexities into a single codebase, whereas building native integrations requires managing individual platform APIs, event payloads, and authentication flows separately.

Do I need platform-specific adapters to deploy a cross-platform chatbot?

Deployment requires platform-specific adapters and state management solutions, so you must configure these environment dependencies to handle event routing and maintain bot state across your target chat platforms.