Are you interested in creating bots for the #fediverse? Meet #BotKit, a #TypeScript framework that makes bot development easier than ever!

Key Features:

True Independence

• Create standalone #ActivityPub bots
• No need for a Mastodon or Misskey account
• Free from platform-specific limitations

Simple and Intuitive API

• Create a complete bot in a single TypeScript file
• Intuitive event handlers for mentions, follows, and messages
• Rich text formatting with Markdown support

Modern Deployment

• Deploy on Deno Deploy, Fly.io, Railway, or any virtual server
• Minimal dependencies
• Designed for modern cloud platforms

Enterprise-Ready Foundation

• Built on Fedify, a rock-solid ActivityPub framework
• Seamless federation with Mastodon, Misskey, and other platforms
• Robust compatibility across the fediverse

Developer Experience

• Full TypeScript support with great IDE integration
• Comprehensive documentation
• Built-in testing utilities

Here's a quick example of how simple it is to create a bot:

import { createBot, mention, text } from "@fedify/botkit";

const bot = createBot<void>({
  username: "greetbot",
  name: "Greet Bot",
  summary: text`A friendly bot that greets people!`,
  // ... configuration ...
});

// Respond to mentions
bot.onMention = async (session, message) => {
  await message.reply(text`Hi, ${message.actor}! Thanks for saying hello!`);
};

export default bot;

Getting Started:

1. Install #Deno
2. Run: deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
3. Create your bot with just a few lines of code

Check out our documentation at https://botkit.fedify.dev/ to learn more!

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