Add AI Chatbot to Gatsby
Answer questions on a Gatsby site using the same content you publish for visitors.
1. Create your chatbot
Create a Chatbit account, add your website or documents as sources, and test a few questions. Set the welcome message, colors and instructions to match your business. See how to add sources.
2. Copy your embed code
Open your chatbot's Share panel and copy the complete Script snippet. Keep both the configuration and the external script together. See the website setup guide.
3. Add the code to Gatsby
Add the configuration and embed script to your custom HTML document or use Gatsby server-rendering hooks to add body-end components. Convert the snippet to JSX where required and keep the configuration before the embed.
Platform reference: Gatsby documentation.
A custom html.js needs to retain Gatsby's required document properties and script output. Keep the change small so later framework updates remain easy to review.
4. Test the published site
Build the site and test the production output. Navigate between generated pages and verify that the chat still sends messages.
If the button is missing, check that the code is saved on the published site, clear any page cache, and look for blocked requests in your browser. If it appears twice, remove the duplicate installation.
Keep the answers useful
Review the first conversations and update source content where answers are unclear. Include a contact route for questions your bot cannot answer. Learn how to improve responses.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a platform-specific Chatbit plugin?
The setup above uses the script supplied in Chatbit. Your website platform may require a paid plan or a script-management plugin to allow that code.
Can I remove the chatbot later?
Yes. Remove the snippet from the location where you installed it, publish the change, and clear any page cache. Keep a copy of the code if you plan to add it again.