WhatsApp Gemini Bot

A simple WhatsApp bot that uses Google's Gemini AI to answer user questions.

Features

• Responds to messages starting with !ask
• Uses Google Gemini AI for intelligent responses
• Built with Baileys WhatsApp library
• Simple and lightweight

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 16 or higher)
• A Google Gemini API key
• WhatsApp account

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install @whiskeysockets/baileys axios dotenv

3. Create a .env file in the project root:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here
   

4. Replace your_gemini_api_key_here with your actual Gemini API key

Getting a Gemini API Key

1. Go to Google AI Studio: https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Click "Create API Key"
4. Copy the generated API key

Usage

1. Start the bot:

   node bot.js

2. Scan the QR code with your WhatsApp mobile app:

   • Open WhatsApp on your phone
   • Go to Settings > Linked Devices
   • Tap "Link a Device"
   • Scan the QR code displayed in your terminal

3. Send messages to the bot:

   • Send a message starting with !ask followed by your question
   • Example: !ask What is the weather like?
   • The bot will reply using Gemini AI

Example

User: !ask What is JavaScript?
Bot: JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is widely used for web development...

File Structure

gemini-wp-bot/
├── bot.js              # Main bot script
├── .env                # Environment variables (create this)
├── .gitignore          # Git ignore file
├── package.json        # Node.js dependencies
└── README.md           # This file

Troubleshooting

• If you get authentication errors, delete the baileys_auth_info folder and scan the QR code again
• Make sure your Gemini API key is valid and has sufficient quota
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection
• Check that Node.js version is 16 or higher

Notes

• The bot only responds to messages starting with !ask
• Authentication data is stored in the baileys_auth_info folder
• The bot will automatically reconnect if the connection is lost
• Keep your API key secure and never commit it to version control