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Drupal and Solr Chatbot Integration Guide

Overview

This guide covers the integration of a chatbot with Drupal 10 using Solr for search functionality and controlling access and costs.

Task List

1. Verify Solr Integration with Drupal

  • Ensure the Solr server is running.
  • Confirm that the Search API and Search API Solr modules are installed and configured in Drupal.
  • Index content from Drupal to ensure Solr is indexing correctly.

2. Set Up Chatbot Framework

  • Choose a chatbot framework (e.g., Rasa, Botpress, or OpenAI API).
  • Install and configure the chatbot framework on your server.
  • Connect the chatbot to Drupal via API or webhooks.

3. Integrate Solr with the Chatbot

  • Configure the chatbot to send user queries to Solr.
  • Ensure Solr returns relevant search results for the chatbot to use in responses.

4. Implement Access Controls

  • Adjust Drupal permissions so only authenticated users can access the chatbot.
  • Implement rate limiting to manage API usage and costs, either through Drupal modules or the OpenAI dashboard.

5. Test and Refine

  • Test the chatbot by running queries and ensuring it retrieves accurate information from Solr.
  • Refine configurations and adjust settings based on testing results.

Additional Notes

  • Custom GPT vs. Self-Hosted Solution: Using the ChatGPT interface for a custom GPT is convenient and managed by OpenAI, but costs are usage-based. A self-hosted solution gives you more control and can be more cost-effective in the long run but requires managing infrastructure.