The Chatbotkit Next.js SDK provides seamless integration of AI-powered chat capabilities into Next.js applications. It offers built-in support for Edge Runtime, streaming responses, and React components for rapid development.

Key Features

  • Edge Runtime compatibility
  • Server-side streaming support
  • TypeScript support
  • Real-time response streaming

Installation

Server-Side Integration

Basic API Route Setup

Create a server-side API route to handle chat conversations and stream responses using the ChatBotKit SDK with Next.js Edge Runtime support.

Configuration Options

The server-side integration supports various configuration options:

Best Practices

  1. Error Handling
    • Implement proper error boundaries
    • Handle network errors gracefully
    • Provide feedback for rate limiting
  2. Performance
    • Use Edge Runtime for better performance
    • Implement proper loading states
    • Consider message batching for long conversations
  3. User Experience
    • Show typing indicators
    • Implement retry mechanisms
    • Provide clear feedback for errors
  4. Security
    • Validate user input
    • Implement rate limiting
    • Secure API endpoints

TypeScript Support

The SDK includes comprehensive TypeScript definitions:

Examples

Complete Chat Implementation

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