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Wingbot Chatbot Framework Documentation

Using variable in bot`s response

You can use variable value anywhere in chatbot texts by using {{name of variable}}. For example, when you want to tell the final score:

score

Examples: text in designer You have {{score}} points.

Example 1

  • Variable value: score = 3
  • Result is: You have 3 points.

Example 2

  • Variable value: score was not set
  • Result is: You have points.

Simple conditions: Variable may not exists

You can use conditions in text to handle this case. The syntax is {{#if name of variable}} … {{else}} ... {{/if}}

Take a look at documentation to use {{if}} properly. The opposite condition is {{#unless}} - specification is there.

Now we can upgrade text for result of score:

upgraded score

Examples: text in designer {{#if score}} You have {{score}} points.{{else}}You don't have a point yet. 😔{{/if}}

Example 1

  • Variable value: score = 3
  • Result is: You have 3 points.

Example 2

  • Variable value: score was not set
  • Result is: You don't have a point yet. 😔

Advanced: Iterating through array of values

Variable type arrays or specific objects can have more values than one. You may need to iterate them to get whole result. In this case {{#each}} syntax will help you. Documentation is there.

Examples: text in designer Values are:{{#each myArray}} {{myValue}} 🙂,{{/each}}

  • Variable value: myArray:[{myValue:1},{myValue:8}]
  • Result is: Values are: 1 🙂, 8 🙂,

All handlebars templating available

You can use Handlebars resources for more examples and informations how to use it’s templating features: https://handlebarsjs.com/guide/.