Tutorial : using bots for chat sharing and reposting across platforms

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Tutorial: Using Bots for Chat Sharing and Reposting Across Platforms[edit | edit source]

This hub is your resource for learning how to use bots to share and repost messages across chat platforms. Whether you're looking for pre-made solutions, no-code setups, or custom coding approaches, you'll find curated links and resources here.

Navigation[edit | edit source]

 Explore ready-to-use tools for chat integration, ideal for quick deployment.  
 Learn how to set up bots without writing any code using existing services.  
 Dive into coding your own bot for full control and customization.  
 Explore additional tutorials and troubleshooting guides from the community.

Pre-Made Solutions[edit | edit source]

Looking for tools that are ready to use with minimal setup? Some tools come with chat apps that integrate them with other chat apps.

If you need it across many chat apps, [Matterbridge] seems to be the most extensive

So here are some resources for getting started using Matterbridge! The rest of this section serves to help people find other resources for setting up such a system. Use the navigation below to explore topics ranging from installation to advanced configurations.

Table of Contents[edit | edit source]

Getting Started with Matterbridge[edit | edit source]

For beginners looking to install and understand the basics of Matterbridge, these resources provide a great starting point:

 A step-by-step guide to creating and managing your Matterbridge configuration file.  
 Detailed instructions for setting up Matterbridge on Windows and Linux systems, including basic bot configuration.

Configuration Guides[edit | edit source]

Looking for help with configuring Matterbridge? Check out these tutorials:

 Explains first-time setup and configuration management for Matterbridge in server environments.  
 A community guide for connecting Matterbridge to non-standard protocols.  

Platform-Specific Tutorials[edit | edit source]

Explore tutorials tailored for specific platforms:

  • Discord and Telegram:
 * Official Discord Setup Wiki  
 * Official Telegram Setup Wiki  
  • Matrix and Mattermost:
 * TARDIS-SN Matrix Integration Guide  
 * YouTube: Bridging Matrix and Mattermost

Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting[edit | edit source]

Dive deeper into Matterbridge’s advanced features or troubleshoot common issues:

 Solutions to frequent problems reported by the community.

Contribute a Tutorial[edit | edit source]

Do you know of a matterbridge tutorial that isn’t listed here? Feel free to add it to this hub! Share the link and a brief description so others can benefit from your findings.


Setting Up Your Own Bots (No Code)[edit | edit source]

If you want to set up bots without any programming, these tutorials can help:

 Automate message reposting and notifications using Zapier's no-code workflows.  
 Create simple integrations to repost messages across platforms like Slack, Discord, and Telegram.  
 A no-code platform for automating chat integrations and more.

Setting Up Your Own Bots (With Code)[edit | edit source]

Want full control? Learn to build your own bots with these resources:

 A popular open-source tool for bridging multiple platforms. See the [official wiki](https://github.com/42wim/matterbridge/wiki) for tutorials on configuring Matterbridge with platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Matrix.  
 Build custom bots for Discord using Python with this comprehensive guide.  
 The official API for building and managing Telegram bots.  

Resources for Learning and Troubleshooting[edit | edit source]

Explore additional tutorials and resources to deepen your understanding or troubleshoot issues:

 Troubleshoot Zapier integrations with advice from the community.

Contribute Your Tutorials[edit | edit source]

Know of a great resource that isn’t listed here? Share it! Add a link and a brief description below to help others in the community.