# Boty — Complete Platform Documentation

> Boty is an AI chatbot creation platform. Anyone can create, deploy, and share a custom AI chatbot in under 2 minutes — no coding, no credit card, no catch.

## What Is Boty?

Boty lets you turn any content into a shareable AI chatbot. Paste text, upload files (PDF, DOC, TXT, images), or add URLs — Boty processes your content and creates an intelligent bot that can answer questions about it 24/7.

Each bot gets a unique public link (e.g., chat.boty.bot/en/my-bot) that you can share with anyone. Visitors can ask questions in natural language and get instant, accurate answers based on your content.

## Key Features

### Content Input
- **Text**: Paste any text content — schedules, FAQs, product details, notes
- **File Upload**: Upload PDF, DOC, TXT, and image files. PDFs with images are processed using AI vision
- **URL Extraction**: Add web page URLs or Google Sheets/Docs links to pull content automatically
- **Multi-Source**: Combine text, files, and URLs in a single bot for comprehensive coverage

### AI-Powered Responses
- Fast, accurate AI responses grounded in your content
- Answers stay faithful to what you provided — no hallucination
- Real-time streaming responses
- Automatic language detection — bot responds in the language of the question
- AI-guided clarification questions during bot creation to improve content quality

### Lead Capture & Intake Questions
- **Collect Visitor Info**: Ask visitors custom questions during the conversation — dietary needs, contact details, project requirements, preferences
- **Instant Notifications**: Creators get notified via email or WhatsApp when a visitor submits information
- **Built-In Lead Capture**: No external forms needed — data collection happens naturally inside the chat experience

### Bot Management
- **Dashboard**: View all your bots, their stats, and manage them from one place
- **Edit Content**: Update your bot's knowledge anytime — add, remove, or modify content sources
- **Settings**: Customize bot name, slug, description, welcome message, visibility, and primary language
- **Analytics**: See questions per day/hour, top 10 most-asked questions, and response quality metrics
- **Delete/Deactivate**: Remove or temporarily disable bots

### Sharing & Distribution
- **Public Link**: Every bot gets a unique shareable URL
- **QR Code**: Generate QR codes for physical distribution
- **Embed**: Embed your bot on any website
- **Social Sharing**: Share via WhatsApp and social media with rich preview cards
- **SEO Optimized**: Each bot page is optimized for search engines and social sharing

### Multi-Channel Support
- **Web Chat**: WhatsApp-style chat interface optimized for mobile and desktop
- **Telegram**: Connect your bot to Telegram for messaging-app interactions
- **WhatsApp Business**: Connect your bot to WhatsApp Business for direct messaging

### Internationalization
- Available in English, Hebrew, and Spanish
- Full RTL (right-to-left) support for Hebrew
- Localized URLs (e.g., /en/my-bot, /he/my-bot, /es/my-bot)
- Bot responses adapt to the user's language automatically

## Use Cases

### Event Organizers
Create an FAQ bot for your conference, wedding, meetup, tournament, or festival. Upload the event details (schedule, venue info, parking, food options) and share the link with attendees. They get instant answers instead of texting you the same questions.

**Example**: A ping pong tournament organizer uploads the tournament PDF. Attendees can ask "When does registration close?", "What's the entry fee?", or "Can I bring my own paddle?" and get instant, accurate answers.

### Service Providers
Build a 24/7 assistant for your salon, clinic, studio, restaurant, or handyman business. Add your services, pricing, hours, and policies. Clients get answers about availability, rates, and what to expect.

**Example**: A handyman uploads his services document. Potential clients can ask "Do you do plumbing repairs?", "What are your rates?", or "Are you available weekends?" without calling during work hours.

### Personal Brands
Create a knowledge assistant that represents your expertise. Coaches, consultants, creators, and educators can upload their content and let followers ask questions anytime.

**Example**: A fitness coach uploads workout guides and nutrition plans. Followers can ask specific questions and get personalized-feeling responses based on the coach's actual content.

## How It Works

1. **Dump Your Info**: Paste notes, upload files, add URLs. No organizing needed — Boty handles the structure.
2. **Test It Out**: Ask your bot questions and see it answer accurately. Refine content if needed.
3. **Share the Link**: Get a unique link anyone can use to ask your bot questions. Free forever.

## Pricing

Boty is **completely free** to use:
- No signup required to create and test a bot
- No credit card needed
- No hidden fees
- Create unlimited bots
- Free forever for personal use

Sign up only when you want to save your bot and get a permanent shareable link.

## Creator App Pages

- [Home / Landing Page](boty.bot/en): Create a bot, see how it works, get inspired
- [Blog](boty.bot/en/blog): Articles about chatbot creation, use cases, and tips
- [Compare](boty.bot/en/compare): Side-by-side comparisons with other chatbot platforms
- [Event FAQ Bot](boty.bot/en/event-faq-bot): Dedicated landing page for event organizers
- [Service Bot](boty.bot/en/service-bot): Landing page for service providers
- [Personal Brand Bot](boty.bot/en/personal-brand-bot): Landing page for personal brands and creators
- [Help Center](boty.bot/en/help): Usage instructions and interactive help bot
- [About](boty.bot/en/about): Our mission and team
- [Contact](boty.bot/en/contact): Get in touch

## Public Bot Pages (chat.boty.bot)

All published bots are hosted at chat.boty.bot. Each bot has its own page at `/{locale}/{slug}` with:
- Full-screen chat interface
- Mobile-optimized responsive design
- Sample bots gallery at `/{locale}/samples`

## FAQ

**Q: Do I need to sign up to create a bot?**
A: No. You can create and test a bot without any account. Sign up only when you want to save it and get a permanent link.

**Q: What content formats are supported?**
A: Text (paste directly), PDF, DOC/DOCX, TXT, images, web page URLs, and Google Sheets/Docs links.

**Q: How accurate are the bot's answers?**
A: Boty's answers are grounded in your specific content. The bot won't make up information; it responds based on what you provided.

**Q: Can I update my bot's content after creating it?**
A: Yes. From your dashboard, you can edit, add, or remove content sources anytime. Changes take effect immediately.

**Q: What languages are supported?**
A: The platform UI is available in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Bot responses automatically adapt to the language of the question asked.

**Q: Is there an API?**
A: Not currently for public use. Bots are accessed through their public web links or messaging channel integrations (Telegram, WhatsApp).

**Q: How is my content used?**
A: Your content is stored securely and used only to power your bot's responses. It is not shared with other users or used for AI training.

**Q: Can I connect my bot to messaging apps?**
A: Yes. Boty supports Telegram and WhatsApp Business integrations. Connect from your bot's settings to let users interact with your bot through their preferred messaging app.