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From: first <first@noreply.git.r21.io>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 07:56:06 +0000
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 To use this bot:
 
-1. Set your Venice API key as an environment variable:
+1. Set up your environment:
 ```bash
-export VENICE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
+export VENICE_API_KEY="your_venice_api_key_here"
 ```
 
-2. Install the required dependencies:
-```bash
-pip install aiohttp simplexmq
-```
-
-3. Run the bot:
-```bash
-python venice_bot.py
-```
+2. Build and run the bot using Stack or Cabal.
 
 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
+1. The bot only responds to messages prefixed with ```/bot``` [^1]
+2. It uses the Venice.ai API for generating responses [^2]
+3. The API key is loaded from environment variables for security
+4. Error handling for API calls is implemented
+5. The bot maintains the SimpleX chat protocol while adding Venice.ai integration
 
-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:
+Usage example:
 ```
-/ask What is the weather like today?
+User: /bot What is the capital of France?
+Bot: Paris is the capital of France.
+
+User: regular message
+Bot: (no response)
 ```
 
-The bot will then process your question through the Venice API and respond with the generated answer.
+To improve this further, you could:
 
-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]
+1. Add rate limiting
+2. Implement conversation history
+3. Add more command options (like ```/bot help```, ```/bot reset```)
+4. Add error logging
+5. Implement retry logic for failed API calls
 
-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
+Let me know if you need any clarification or have questions about specific parts of the implementation!
 
-[^1]: [Venice API Docs](https://docs.venice.ai/api-reference/api-spec#:~:text=Full%20document,more%20information.)
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+[^1]: [simplex-chat/apps/simplex-bot/Main.hs at stable · simplex-chat/simplex-chat](https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/blob/stable/apps/simplex-bot/Main.hs#:~:text=Full%20document,more%20information.)
+[^2]: [Venice API Docs](https://docs.venice.ai/api-reference/api-spec#:~:text=Full%20document,more%20information.)
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