Add AI Chatbot to Jekyll
Add a chatbot to a Jekyll blog or documentation site, including sites hosted as static files.
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 Jekyll
Create an include containing the full Chatbit snippet and reference it near the end of your default layout. Rebuild the site and publish the generated files.
Platform reference: Jekyll documentation.
Some pages use a different layout or a theme-provided layout. Check the generated HTML to confirm the include reaches those pages too.
4. Test the published site
Open a post and a documentation page directly. If your site uses a base path, make sure answer links still point to the correct public pages.
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.