Buttons as an input format for the chatbot widget

abaraldo commented 5 months ago

Buttons as an input format for the chatbot widget

I propose adding a feature that allows users to customize the output of the ui.chatbot widget into a form with interactive buttons. This would enhance the user experience by providing a more interactive and accessible way to navigate the chatbot's responses.

Problem it Solves

Currently, the chatbot widget allows a feedback interaction, but this new feature would be a generalization by having a customizable form with any buttons and options. Sometimes, I would like the input from the user to be a closed answer within limited possibilities.

Suggested Implementation

Allow users to define the structure of the form and the labels on the buttons.
Whenever the form is display as input option, the regular text input would de disabled

Potential Benefits

Enhances user engagement with a more interactive interface.
Simplifies user interaction, especially for complex queries or multiple-choice questions.
Makes the chatbot more accessible, particularly for users who prefer a guided interaction.

mturoci commented 4 months ago

@abaraldo would you be ok if we added a new list of ui.chat_prompt_suggestion in which each would accept a string value (displayed under the last response) and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer?

abaraldo commented 4 months ago

@abaraldo would you be ok if we added a new list of ui.chat_prompt_suggestion in which each would accept a string value (displayed under the last response) and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer?

I think that would be great! I could use that to bring suggestions or options for the user. Will it be possible to have multiple options at the same time?

mturoci commented 4 months ago

Will it be possible to have multiple options at the same time

Yes, it's going to be a list.

marek-mihok commented 4 months ago

and upon clicking would fire an event for you to consume, append to the chat messages and start generating the answer

@mturoci just an implementation detail - should appending to messages be done by user after obtaining the event or should it be done automatically with firing the event?

mturoci commented 4 months ago

should appending to messages be done by user after obtaining the event or should it be done automatically with firing the event?

Manually by the user.

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