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Hi All,
I've built an AI app using using azure open ai and python code. It connects to fabric warehouse and answer sql questions. The app is running fine in web through azure container. Now I want to integrate it in azure bot services. I'm using bot framework. The webchat is not responding to chat messages. Could someone please help, what can be the issue?
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To integrate your AI app into Azure Bot Services, ensure that the Bot Framework is correctly configured. Check the messaging endpoint, validate authentication, and confirm that the Direct Line channel is set up properly. Additionally, review network restrictions and use diagnostic tools like Application Insights for troubleshooting.
To troubleshoot the issue with Azure Bot Services integration, ensure the Bot Framework Adapter in your Python code is configured correctly with the necessary credentials. Check for any network restrictions, such as CORS policies or firewall rules, that might be affecting the connection. Verify the Direct Line channel's secret key and ensure it matches the client-side implementation. Utilize diagnostic tools like Application Insights and container logs to identify any errors. Conduct systematic testing using Azure's native Web Chat interface before custom embedding to isolate configuration issues.
It seems you're encountering issues with the Azure Bot Services integration. I suggest checking the Bot Framework configuration, reviewing the Azure Bot Service settings, and ensuring the webchat component is set up correctly. The Azure Bot Service documentation may also provide valuable troubleshooting guidance.
As I am understanding, if your AI app (built with Azure OpenAI and Python) works in a web container but fails to respond in Azure Bot Services, its commonly because when transitioning an AI application from Azure Container Apps to Bot Services, several critical factors must align for seamless operation. You may verify and confirm below configurations:
First, verify that the messaging endpoint configuration in Azure Bot Service accurately points to your containerized app's API route, ensuring it accepts POST requests.
Authentication mismatches between the registered bot credentials and environment variables frequently disrupt communication, requiring validation of Microsoft App ID and password synchronization.
Check if the Microsoft App ID and password (from Azure Bot registration) match those in your bot’s .env or configuration.
Validate the Direct Line Channel is correctly configured for Web Chat.
The Bot Framework Adapter in your Python code must properly initialize with these credentials to process incoming activities.
Network restrictions, including CORS policies or firewall rules, may silently block service interactions, necessitating explicit access permissions.
For Web Chat integration, confirm the Direct Line channel's secret key matches the embedded client-side implementation.
Diagnostic tools like Application Insights and container logs provide crucial visibility into failed requests or adapter errors. Systematic testing through Azure's native Web Chat interface before custom embedding helps isolate configuration issues from code defects.
Please, let me know if above info helped! 🙂
