Bots in Webex
Bots can help to extend the functionality in Webex to include a third-party app. You can add bots to Webex spaces and interact directly with the third-party app from the space. When you've added the bot to the space you can send a help message 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 in your space. Or you can create a space with just you and the bot to interact with the third-party app.
The Cisco Webex App Hub contains a catalog of bots and apps developed by Cisco and third-party developers.
Cards in Webex
Bots can present information within Webex in various ways. However, using cards makes 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.
For more information on the cards framework, see https://developer.webex.com/blog/new-buttons-cards.
You can report any issues on the bot with cards to devsupport@webex.com
Add the Google Tasks Bot
You can add the Google Tasks bot to any Webex space
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Go to Spaces
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Choose People, click |
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Click Link Account and add your Google account information. When your Google account is linked and you're successfully authorized, you can ask the bot for help in the space you're in
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Manage Google Tasks Bot Notifications
You can create new notifications or manage existing notifications for actions in Google Tasks and you'll get notified in Webex.
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In the space with the Google Tasks bot, enter |
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Click Manage Notifications and select a notification type or edit an existing notification.
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Enter a name for your notification, confirm your authorization, and then click Save. ![]() |
Create a Task or List
You can create a new task or list with the Google Tasks bot.
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In the space with the Google Tasks bot, enter |
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Click Add Task.
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You can click Add Details to expand the form and add further details or a due date for your task. |
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Click Add Task to create the task under the list you’ve specified. |
View or Update Tasks
You can view or update existing tasks in the Webex space.
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In the space with the Google Tasks bot, enter |
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Select a task and choose from Add Task, View / Update Task, Mark Complete, or Add Subtask. ![]() ![]() |