Kiwabot(NOT MY CODEBASE)

Kiwabot is a WhatsApp chatbot built using Node.js and the whatsapp-web.js library. It supports multi-stage workflows, user interactions, and easy customization for various use cases.

Features

• QR code-based WhatsApp authentication.
• Multi-stage conversation flows.
• Easy integration with external APIs using axios.
• Modular and scalable code structure.
• Error handling for seamless user experience.

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Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (version 16 or later)
• npm

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/kiwabot.git
   cd kiwabot

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the chatbot:

   For development:

   npm run dev

   For production:

   npm start

4. Scan the QR code displayed in the terminal using your WhatsApp mobile app to link your account.

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File Structure

• src/server.js: Main entry point for the chatbot.
• stages/: Contains stage logic for multi-step conversations.
• storage.js: Manages persistent data across sessions.
• 0.js, 1.js, ... 14.js: Stages of the chatbot conversation.

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Configuration

Dependencies

Below are the libraries used and their purpose:

Library	Purpose
express	Web framework for potential API endpoints.
axios	For making HTTP requests to external services.
whatsapp-web.js	WhatsApp Web client for Node.js.
qrcode-terminal	Displays the QR code for authentication in the CLI.
nodemon	Automatically restarts the server during development.

Customize Conversation Stages

The chatbot uses a modular design for conversation flows. Each stage is a separate JavaScript file in the stages/ directory.

Example

To customize the initialStage, edit the 0.js file:

export const initialStage = {
  exec: async ({ from, message, client }) => {
    // Example response
    return 'Welcome to Kiwabot! How can I assist you today?';
  },
};

Adding a New Stage

1. Create a new file, e.g., stages/15.js:

   export const fifteen = {
     exec: async ({ from, message, client }) => {
       return 'This is a new stage response!';
     },
   };

2. Import the new stage in stages.js:

   import { fifteen } from './15.js';
   export { ..., fifteen };

3. Update the getStage() logic in stages.js to route users to the new stage.

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Troubleshooting

• QR Code not displayed: Ensure your terminal supports UTF-8 encoding. Resize the terminal if the QR code appears cut off.

• Authentication Failure: Check the auth_failure message for specific issues and re-scan the QR code.

• Unhandled Errors: Review logs for specific issues and ensure all stages return valid responses.

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Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests for enhancements or bug fixes.

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License

This project is licensed under the ISC License. See the LICENSE file for details.