DotBot FAQs

Question 1

Which runtime environments does DotBot support?

Accepted Answer

DotBot supports a wide range of runtime environments including CLI (REPL), API Service (OpenAI-compatible), QQ Bot, WeCom Bot, ACP (editor integration), and a multi-channel concurrent Gateway mode.

Question 2

How does DotBot integrate with editors and tools?

Accepted Answer

It integrates with ACP-compatible editors (e.g., JetBrains IDEs, Obsidian) as a native coding agent via stdio JSON-RPC. For tools, it connects to external services using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 3

What are DotBot's core features?

Accepted Answer

Key features include a lightweight .NET 10 single-file build, ACP editor integration, MCP tool integration, multiple runtime modes (CLI, API, QQ/WeCom Bots), dynamically pluggable skills & commands, and a secure, shared workspace with a built-in dashboard.

Question 4

What is DotBot?

Accepted Answer

DotBot is a lightweight .NET AI assistant designed to integrate with code editors via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) and extend external tool capabilities using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It features a pluggable system for skills and commands.

Question 5

Can DotBot's functionality be customized or extended?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DotBot is highly extensible. Users can dynamically load custom skills and commands from their workspace using markdown files, allowing for tailored functionality across various runtime environments.

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