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-# simplex-bot
+To use this bot:
 
+1. Set your Venice API key as an environment variable:
+```bash
+export VENICE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
+```
+
+2. Install the required dependencies:
+```bash
+pip install aiohttp simplexmq
+```
+
+3. Run the bot:
+```bash
+python venice_bot.py
+```
+
+Key features of this implementation:
+
+1. Uses ```/ask``` as the command prefix to trigger the bot
+2. Implements async/await for better performance
+3. Includes error handling for API calls
+4. Shows typing indicators while processing
+5. Uses environment variables for secure API key storage
+6. Maintains a persistent SimpleX connection
+
+To use the bot in a SimpleX chat:
+1. Start the bot
+2. Use the displayed bot address to add it to your SimpleX chat
+3. Send messages with the format: ```/ask your question here```
+
+For example:
+```
+/ask What is the weather like today?
+```
+
+The bot will then process your question through the Venice API and respond with the generated answer.
+
+Note: You'll need to handle the actual SimpleX integration details based on your specific SimpleX setup and requirements. The ```simplexmq``` package used in this example is a placeholder - you'll need to use the actual SimpleX client library or API that matches your setup. [^1]
+
+Remember to:
+- Keep your API keys secure
+- Implement rate limiting if needed
+- Add logging for debugging
+- Consider adding more error handling and retry logic for robustness
+- Add moderation features if needed for your use case
+
+[^1]: [Venice API Docs](https://docs.venice.ai/api-reference/api-spec#:~:text=Full%20document,more%20information.)
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