Attempting integration options to use Alexa / AI for information discovery with OpenText ContentServer as the backend - this is only an illustration using node.js as the interaction framework, together with the Alexa Skills SDK - or - a framework to start integrating REST API / javascript towards a public available demo server.
This project is closed as the comprehensive integration is now located here: https://github.com/jampac/AmazonAlexa_ContentServer_Showcase2
The third part of the following video summarises the implemented capabilites of this closes project.
The purpose is to inspire discussions around AI and Information Management / Discovery.
Preparation:
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Install alexa-sdk: npm install --save alexa-sdk
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Install request (simple HTTP POST/GET requests) npm install --save request
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Install moment for Alexa friendly date formating and calculation npm install moment --save
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For testing, I recommend installing alexa-skill-test (https://github.com/voiyse/alexa-skill-test) npm install -g alexa-skill-test
I'm using the aws cli to upload the zipped code to AWS Lambda. Get a public/private key, the aws cli tool and automate the process.