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:
- Install #Deno
- Run:
deno add jsr:@fedify/botkit@^0.1.0-dev
- 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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