SaavyConsumer Alexa Skill

An example of the SaavyConsumer Amazon Alexa Skill, written using alexa-app.

What Is It?

The SaavyConsumer Alexa Skill is a sample AWS Lambda function for Alexa. It demonstrates how to write a skill for the Amazon Echo using the Alexa SDK.

While the original version is written using the AlexaSkill library, this version is written using alexa-app.

This version of the SaavyConsumer Alexa skill is compatible for hosting on alexa-app-server or running locally with chatskills. Neat!

Demo

Below is an example chat session with the SaavyConsumer Alexa App, running through chatskills.

Welcome to the Savvy Consumer. For which category do you want to hear the best sellers?
> get best sellers for music
Here are the top sellers for music. The top seller is: Day Breaks. Would you like to hear the rest?
> yes
2. Revolution Radio. 3. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. 4. WALLS. Would you like to hear more?
> yes
5. You Want It Darker. 6. Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)(Explicit)(2CD). 7. Keep Me Singing.  Would you like to hear more?
> top products in beauty
Here are the top sellers for beauty. The top seller is: Aromatherapy Top 6 Essen tial Oils 100% Pure & Therapeutic grade - Basic Sampler Gift Set & Premium Kit - 6/10 Ml (Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint).  Would you like to hear the rest?
> no
> movies
Here are the top sellers for movies. The top seller is: The Hunger Games: Mockin gjay - Part 2.  Would you like to hear the rest?
> yes
2. Sicario. 3. Star Trek Beyond. 4. The Legend of Tarzan.  Would you like to hear more?
> bye

Intent Schema

The following Amazon Alexa Skill intent schema is generated, containing the same format as the original.

{
  "intents": [
    {
      "intent": "TopSellers",
      "slots": [
        {
          "name": "Category",
          "type": "LIST_OF_CATEGORIES"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "intent": "HearMore",
      "slots": []
    },
    {
      "intent": "DontHearMore",
      "slots": []
    },
    {
      "intent": "AMAZON.HelpIntent",
      "slots": []
    },
    {
      "intent": "AMAZON.StopIntent",
      "slots": []
    },
    {
      "intent": "AMAZON.CancelIntent",
      "slots": []
    }
  ]
}

Utterances

The following Amazon Alexa Skill utterances list is generated, similar to the original.

TopSellers  get top sellers for {Category}
TopSellers  get best sellers for {Category}
TopSellers  get me {Category}
TopSellers  top {Category}
TopSellers  top products in {Category}
TopSellers  top sellers in {Category}
TopSellers  {apparel|Category}
TopSellers  {appliances|Category}
TopSellers  {arts and crafts|Category}
TopSellers  {arts|Category}
TopSellers  {crafts|Category}
TopSellers  {automotive|Category}
TopSellers  {baby|Category}
TopSellers  {beauty|Category}
TopSellers  {books|Category}
...
TopSellers  {video games|Category}
TopSellers  {watches|Category}
TopSellers  {wireless|Category}
TopSellers  {wireless accessories|Category}
HearMore    yes
HearMore    yep
HearMore    yeah
HearMore    sure
HearMore    yes please
HearMore    affirmative
DontHearMore    no
DontHearMore    nope
DontHearMore    no thank you
DontHearMore    not now
DontHearMore    negative

Author

Kory Becker http://www.primaryobjects.com/kory-becker