Bot Development Guide

This guide covers the stages for creating bots on various platforms: WhatsApp, Discord, Twitter, and Telegram.

Bot Integration Flow Diagram

Bot with LLM Integration Flow Diagram

1. WhatsApp Bot

Stage 1: Choose a Library

• Use whatsapp-web.js or venom-bot for Node.js to interact with WhatsApp Web.

Stage 2: Authentication

• When you first run the bot, it will generate a QR code.
• Scan this QR code with the WhatsApp app on your phone to authenticate the bot.
• The session is saved locally, so you don’t need to scan the QR code every time.

Stage 3: Development

• Write scripts to handle incoming messages, send automated replies, or perform actions based on specific commands.
• You can handle media files, create group chats, or broadcast messages depending on your needs.

Stage 4: Deployment

• Deploy your bot to a server (like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean) to keep it running continuously.
• Ensure the server can maintain the session data to avoid re-authentication.

Stage 5: Maintenance

• Regularly update the library and bot script to accommodate changes in WhatsApp’s web interface.

2. Discord Bot

Stage 1: Choose a Library

• Use discord.js (Node.js) or discord.py (Python) for creating your Discord bot.

Stage 2: Create a Discord Bot Account

• Go to the Discord Developer Portal and create a new application.
• Create a bot within this application and get your bot token.

Stage 3: Development

• Write scripts to handle events like messages, commands, joining/leaving servers, etc.
• Use features like embeds, reactions, and voice channel interaction.

Stage 4: Add Bot to a Server

• Generate an OAuth2 link with appropriate permissions to invite your bot to a Discord server.
• Use this link to add the bot to your desired server(s).

Stage 5: Deployment

• Host your bot on a server (e.g., Heroku, AWS) to ensure it stays online and responsive.

Stage 6: Maintenance

• Keep the bot updated with new features or changes in the Discord API.

3. Twitter Bot

Stage 1: Choose a Library

• Use tweepy (Python) or twit (Node.js) to interact with Twitter’s API.

Stage 2: Create a Twitter Developer Account

• Apply for a Twitter Developer Account and create a new app.
• Obtain API keys, access tokens, and secret keys required for authentication.

Stage 3: Authentication

• Use OAuth to authenticate your bot with the Twitter API.
• Store the keys and tokens securely in your environment variables.

Stage 4: Development

• Write scripts to post tweets, reply to mentions, retweet, follow users, or stream tweets based on specific hashtags or keywords.

Stage 5: Deployment

• Host your bot on a server to run continuously and monitor Twitter activity.

Stage 6: Compliance and Maintenance

• Ensure your bot complies with Twitter’s automation rules and update it to handle changes in the API.

4. Telegram Bot

Stage 1: Choose a Library

• Use python-telegram-bot (Python) or node-telegram-bot-api (Node.js).

Stage 2: Create a Telegram Bot

• Chat with BotFather on Telegram to create a new bot.
• Get the bot token after creating your bot.

Stage 3: Development

• Write scripts to handle commands, messages, and interactions with users.
• Utilize Telegram's features like inline keyboards, buttons, and rich media.

Stage 4: Deployment

• Deploy your bot to a server to keep it running 24/7.
• Optionally, set up a webhook to improve responsiveness.

Stage 5: Add Bot to Groups or Channels

• Invite your bot to Telegram groups or channels where it can interact with users.

Stage 6: Maintenance

• Keep your bot updated and monitor Telegram for API changes or new features you can integrate.