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botpress/solutions — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-19 · repo last pushed 2024-09-03

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TL;DR

A community toolbox of ready-made modules, code snippets, and helper tools for developers building chatbots with Botpress V12, letting you drop in pre-built pieces instead of starting from scratch.

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    What it does
      Adds Studio features
      Behind-the-scenes logic
      Standalone helper tools
    Categories
      Modules
      Solutions
      Tools
    Use cases
      Extend bot interface
      Hook into conversations
      Manage your bot
    Audience
      Botpress V12 developers
      Chatbot tinkerers
    Limitations
      V12 only
      Small community collection

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Grab a pre-built module to add a new capability to the Botpress Studio interface.

REASON 2

Drop in a JavaScript solution file to run custom logic at key moments in a conversation.

REASON 3

Use a standalone helper tool to assist with building or managing your Botpress V12 bot.

REASON 4

Browse the folders to find a ready-made snippet instead of writing bot logic from scratch.

What's in the stack?

JavaScriptBotpress V12

How it stacks up

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Stars686867
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2024-09-032019-09-27
MaintenanceStaleDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopervibe coder

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires an existing Botpress V12 project, items are not guaranteed to work on newer Botpress versions.

The explanation does not mention a license, so it is unclear what permissions apply to using this code.

Wtf does this do

Botpress Solutions is a collection of ready-made building blocks for people creating chatbots using Botpress V12. Instead of starting from scratch when you run into a common problem, you can grab one of these pre-built pieces and drop it into your project to save time. The repository is organized into three categories. Modules add new features to the Botpress Studio interface, giving you extra options when designing your bot. Solutions are JavaScript files that handle specific tasks through hooks or actions, essentially behind-the-scenes logic that runs at key moments in a conversation. Tools are standalone helper programs that assist with building or managing your bot. The README doesn't go into detail on what each individual item does, so you'd need to browse the folders to see what's available. This is aimed at developers and tinkerers already working with Botpress V12 who want to avoid reinventing the wheel. For example, if you need your bot to perform a specific action when a user says something, or you want to extend the Studio interface with a new capability, you might find a ready-to-use snippet here rather than writing it yourself. One thing worth noting is that the project is specifically tied to Botpress V12. If you're on a newer version of the platform, these resources may not work as-is. The collection is relatively small and community-oriented, so think of it as a helpful toolbox of extras rather than a comprehensive framework.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
I'm building a chatbot with Botpress V12 and need to run custom logic when a user sends a specific message. Help me find and adapt a Solution from the botpress/solutions repository for this use case.
Prompt 2
I want to extend the Botpress Studio interface with a new feature for my chatbot. Walk me through how to install and use a Module from the botpress/solutions repo.
Prompt 3
Show me how to browse the botpress/solutions Tools folder and pick the right standalone helper program for managing my Botpress V12 bot.
Prompt 4
I'm migrating a bot to Botpress V12 and want to reuse community building blocks. Explain which categories in botpress/solutions are safe to drop into an existing project and how to wire them up.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is solutions?

A community toolbox of ready-made modules, code snippets, and helper tools for developers building chatbots with Botpress V12, letting you drop in pre-built pieces instead of starting from scratch.

What language is solutions written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Botpress V12.

Is solutions actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2024-09-03).

What license does solutions use?

The explanation does not mention a license, so it is unclear what permissions apply to using this code.

How hard is solutions to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is solutions for?

Mainly developer.

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