botserver/templates/default.gbai/default.gbkb/getting-started.md

Getting Started with General Bots

Overview

Welcome to General Bots! This guide will help you understand the basic features available in your default bot installation.

Available Features

Calculator

Perform mathematical calculations by asking the bot to calculate expressions.

Examples:

• "Calculate 25 * 4"
• "What is 1500 / 12?"
• "Calculate 15% of 200"

Send Email

Send emails directly through the bot.

How to use:

1. Say "Send email" or "Send an email"
2. Provide the recipient's email address
3. Enter the subject line
4. Type your message content

Example:

• "Send an email to john@example.com"
• "I need to email my team"

Send SMS

Send text messages to mobile phones.

How to use:

1. Say "Send SMS" or "Send a text message"
2. Provide the phone number (with country code)
3. Enter your message

Example:

• "Send SMS to +1234567890"
• "Text message to my contact"

Translation

Translate text between different languages.

How to use:

1. Say "Translate" followed by the text
2. Specify the target language

Examples:

• "Translate 'Hello, how are you?' to Spanish"
• "Translate this text to Portuguese"
• "How do you say 'thank you' in French?"

Weather

Get current weather information for any location.

How to use:

1. Ask about the weather for a specific location

Examples:

• "What's the weather in New York?"
• "Weather forecast for London"
• "Is it going to rain in Tokyo?"

Tips for Better Interactions

Be Specific

The more specific your request, the better the bot can help you. Include relevant details like:

• Email addresses for sending emails
• Phone numbers with country codes for SMS
• City names for weather queries

Natural Language

You can speak naturally to the bot. It understands various ways of asking for the same thing:

• "Calculate 10 + 5" or "What is 10 plus 5?"
• "Send email" or "I need to email someone"
• "Translate to Spanish" or "How do you say this in Spanish?"

Confirmation

The bot will ask for confirmation before performing actions like sending emails or SMS to ensure accuracy.

Extending Your Bot

This default template provides basic functionality. You can extend your bot by:

1. Adding Knowledge Base: Create .md files in the .gbkb folder to give your bot domain-specific knowledge
2. Creating Dialogs: Add .bas files in the .gbdialog folder for custom conversations
3. Installing Templates: Add pre-built templates for CRM, HR, helpdesk, and more
4. Connecting APIs: Integrate external services for expanded functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I add more features to my bot? A: Install additional templates or create custom dialog scripts in the .gbdialog folder.

Q: Can the bot remember previous conversations? A: Yes, the bot maintains context within a session. For persistent memory, use the memory features in custom dialogs.

Q: What languages are supported? A: The bot supports multiple languages for both interface and translation. Common languages include English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and many others.

Q: How do I change the bot's appearance? A: Modify the config.csv file in the .gbot folder to change colors, logo, and title.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes, all communications are encrypted. Sensitive data like passwords should never be shared in chat.

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

• Ask the bot "Help" for available commands
• Check the documentation at docs.pragmatismo.com.br
• Contact support for technical issues

Next Steps

1. Try out each feature to see how it works
2. Explore the template library for pre-built solutions
3. Customize your bot with your own knowledge base
4. Create custom dialogs for your specific use cases

Welcome aboard, and enjoy using General Bots!