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Integrate AI chatbots with Hookdeck

Receive, process, and deliver messages across your event-driven architecture with Hookdeck's platform.


Overview

Hookdeck is a fast and reliable event gateway that enables engineering teams to receive, process, and deliver asynchronous messages across their event-driven architectures.

It automates event routing, filtering, and error recovery, ensuring seamless communication between services.

Integration Guide

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Webhook with Hookdeck

  1. Prerequisites: Ensure you have your API key from your Hookdeck project secrets.

  2. Set Up a Connection:

    • Use the following cURL command to create a connection:
    curl --location 'https://api.hookdeck.com/2023-07-01/connections' \
    --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_PROJECT_API_KEY' \
    --data '{
      "name": "inbound-quickstart-connection",
      "source": { "name": "inbound-webhook" },
      "destination": { "name": "outbound-webhook", "url": "https://mock.hookdeck.com" }
    }'
    
  3. Receive a Test Webhook:

    • Make a POST request to the inbound webhook URL:
    curl --location '{YOUR_SOURCE_URL}' \
    --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    --data-raw '{ "type": "order.created", "timestamp": "2023-11-18 17:23:30", "email": "customer@example.com" }'
    
  4. Use Hookdeck CLI for Local Development:

    • Start your local server and run:
    hookdeck listen 3030 inbound-webhook --path /webhook
    
  5. Test Receiving Webhooks Locally:

    • Send a test webhook to your local server using the CLI and observe the logs.
  6. End-to-End Delivery: Set up the production endpoint to receive webhooks from the third-party service.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Hookdeck Quickstart Guide.

Configure OpenAssistantGPT Webhook

Follow this guide to configure the OpenAssistantGPT webhook: Configure Webhook

Application Usefulness

Hookdeck is highly useful for integrating with OpenAssistantGPT inquiries by providing a reliable event gateway that manages user submissions effectively.

  1. Reliable Event Handling: Hookdeck ensures that every inquiry, including user emails, is captured without loss, even during high traffic periods.

  2. Seamless Processing: The platform's event routing capabilities allow inquiries to be directed to the appropriate processing services, ensuring timely responses.

  3. Automatic Retries: In case of failures, Hookdeck automatically retries sending inquiries, maintaining user engagement and satisfaction.

  4. Data Transformation: Hookdeck can filter and transform incoming data, allowing for customized handling of inquiries based on user input.

Overall, Hookdeck enhances the efficiency and reliability of processing inquiries, leading to a better user experience.

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