Computer Science / Chatbot

Connecting Rasa Chatbot to External Platforms

Brought by: Coursera

Overview

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to connect Rasa Chatbot to external platforms. We will first look at enable a encrypted connection (HTTPS) using a proxy server from Ngrok. We will then look at how to connect to Facebook Messenger using Facebook Developer Account. We will look at how to create custom buttons like quick replies and Carousel Cards for listing elements.

We will then move on to look at how to connect the chatbot to Telegram and how to customize buttons and add attachments to a response. Finally, we will also look like how to integrate the bot on the business communication platform Slack. By the end of the project, you will be able to connect your chatbot to external users on public platforms.


Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Syllabus

  • Project Overview
    • In this project, we will look at how to connect our Rasa Chatbot to external platforms. We will first look at how to connect to Facebook Messenger using Facebook Developer Account. We will look at how to create custom buttons like quick replies and Carousel Cards for listing elements. We will then move on to look at how to connect the chatbot to Telegram and how to customize buttons and add attachments to a response. Finally, we will also look like how to integrate the bot on the business communication platform Slack.

Taught by

Mohammed Murtuza Qureshi

Computer Science / Chatbot
Connecting Rasa Chatbot to External Platforms
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Connecting Rasa Chatbot to External Platforms

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