Show HN: A Free AI Bot Using OpenWidget and OpenAI Integration

Hi HN!

I recently added an AI bot to my website using a free website plugin called OpenWidget. OpenWidget makes it super simple to integrate OpenAI-powered assistants directly into your site. I trained my assistant on Sveltos' code, docs, and website content, so it can answer technical questions about the platform and help users troubleshoot or explore features.

Getting everything up and running was a fun learning experience! While the plugin itself is straightforward, it took some trial and error to craft the right prompt and select the best OpenAI model for the job.

You can check it out here: https://sveltos.projectsveltos.io/ (no signup or barriers to try it). Just open the bot in the bottom-right corner and ask it something! And if you are building your startup software on Kubernetes you might find my sveltos project useful too.

What I Learned: - OpenWidget makes it easy to get started, but tuning the assistant's responses requires some experimentation, especially when you need consistency and avoid hallucinations.

Next Steps: I’m planning to integrate the bot with Wordware.ai, which provides more control over crafting the prompt and verifying the responses before they’re displayed. This would allow me to fine-tune the assistant even further and ensure the quality of answers.

If you're curious about using OpenWidget, Wordware.ai, or building assistants with OpenAI, I’d be happy to share what I learned or answer any questions. I’d also love feedback on how the bot could be improved or other features you think might be useful!

Thanks for checking it out!