a user interacting with various Webex bots in different messaging spaces
Examples of Cisco-developed bots in use

Bots in Webex App

Bots can help to extend the functionality of Webex App to include a third-party app. You can add bots to Webex App spaces and interact directly with the third-party app from the space. When you've added the bot to the space, you can send ahelpmessage to the bot and the response includes the commands that the bot supports.

You can add a bot to any type of space; add a bot to your project space with other people and interact directly with the third-party app from your space. Or you can create a space with just you and the bot to interact with the third-party app.

Webex App Hub contains a catalog of bots and apps developed by Cisco and third-party developers.

Cards in Webex App

Bots present information within in various ways. Bot cards make it easier for users to interact directly with the bot’s response to a command. You can select from drop-down menus, use buttons, and even use text fields to update and gather information.

See Buttons and Cards for your Webex App.

Report any issues on the bot with cards to devsupport@webex.com.

Add the Beanstalk bot

Create a space with the Beanstalk bot and link your account.

  1. In the app header, click Add button and select Show chatSend direct message.
  2. Enter the bot name:Beanstalk.bot@webex.botand click the bot from the list.
  3. In the new space with the bot, type help.
  4. Click Link account in the Welcome Card. Fill in the required information, then click Connect and close the window.

    To find your Access Token, go to your Beanstalk Dashboard > Access Tokens, then generate a new token or copy an existing one.

  5. Select the notifications you want to receive and which repository they're for, then click Save.
Change notifications and connected repository

When you add the Beanstalk bot and link your account, you also set up notifications for one of your repositories. You can message the bot anytime to change the repository or update the notifications that you receive. Depending on the options you select, the Beanstalk bot notifies you in the bot space when someone creates a new changeset or adds a comment.

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In the bot space, typehelloand send the message.

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Click Manage Notifications in the bot card.

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Select the repository and notifications that you want to receive, then click Save.