To use this bot:

1. Set your Venice API key as an environment variable:

export VENICE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

2. Install the required dependencies:

pip install aiohttp simplexmq

3. Run the bot:

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

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1. Venice API Docs ↩︎