haryphamdev/facebook-messenger-chat-bot-nodejs

A simple messenger bot using Mesenger Platform, enhanced with WitAI

messenger-bot-nodejs

• A simple Facebook Messenger Chatbot using Mesenger Platform (Node.js)
• Test this bot (this project) now : https://my-chatbot-haryphamdev.herokuapp.com/
• Guide to set up this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-JqLlNTfrc
• Full tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-JqLlNTfrc&list=PLNOjHC_BXrfB8DcOCHtKPWPMl4t9PG5cI&index=2&t=0s

How to run this project ?

You can set up this project by following these steps below or an easier way, I created a video to set up this project ( Watch my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-JqLlNTfrc )

1. Clone this project

• Copy file .env.example -> create a .env file at the root folder -> fill all app variables in the .evn file
• Run the "npm install" to test project at the localhost

2. Create a Heroku app, a Facebook Page, a Facebook App.

2.1 Create a Heroku app

• Deploy app to Heroku ( need to setup dev dependencies: heroku config:set NPM_CONFIG_PRODUCTION=false )
• Config env variables (setup dev dependencies)

2.2 Facebook Page

• Create a Facebook Page
• Config Whitelisted Domains (add the Heroku app domain)

2.3 Facebook App

• Create a Facebook App
• Config webhook