Buttons as an input format for the chatbot widget

[abaraldo]

Buttons as an input format for the chatbot widget

I propose adding a feature that allows users to customize the output of the ui.chatbot widget into a form with interactive buttons.
This would enhance the user experience by providing a more interactive and accessible way to navigate the chatbot's responses.

Problem it Solves

Currently, the chatbot widget allows a feedback interaction, but this new feature would be a generalization by having a customizable form with any buttons and options.
Sometimes, I would like the input from the user to be a closed answer within limited possibilities.

Suggested Implementation

• Allow users to define the structure of the form and the labels on the buttons.
• Whenever the form is display as input option, the regular text input would de disabled

Potential Benefits

• Enhances user engagement with a more interactive interface.
• Simplifies user interaction, especially for complex queries or multiple-choice questions.
• Makes the chatbot more accessible, particularly for users who prefer a guided interaction.

[mturoci]

@abaraldo would you be ok if we added a new list of ui.chat_prompt_suggestion in which each would accept a string value (displayed under the last response) and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer?

[abaraldo]

@abaraldo would you be ok if we added a new list of ui.chat_prompt_suggestion in which each would accept a string value (displayed under the last response) and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer?

I think that would be great! I could use that to bring suggestions or options for the user. Will it be possible to have multiple options at the same time?

[mturoci]

Will it be possible to have multiple options at the same time

Yes, it's going to be a list.

[marek-mihok]

and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer

@mturoci just an implementation detail - should appending to messages be done by user after obtaining the event or should it be done automatically with firing the event?

[mturoci]

should appending to messages be done by user after obtaining the event or should it be done automatically with firing the event?

Manually by the user.