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Help with Deploying AI Agents to Microsoft Teams Chats
Hello,
I need help with deploying AI Agents (bots) to Microsoft Teams chats. Here's my current setup:
- I have a REST API endpoint that processes user queries and provides LLM-based responses.
- Users on my platform can create custom AI assistants.
What I need assistance with is:
- How to deploy these AI bots into Microsoft Teams chats, allowing end users to create and integrate their assistants directly into Teams.
- Any resources or step-by-step guidance on bot registration, deployment, or integrating custom bots would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help!
Was this discussion solved? i have the same issue running some LLMs in my own infrastructure using REST API services and i am looking for a way to deploy these bots into Microsoft Teams
Nivedipa-MSFTMicrosoft
Dalvir82 - Thanks for reporting your issue.
Here’s are the steps:
Register Your Bot
First, you need to register your bot with the Microsoft Bot Framework. This involves:
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Creating a bot in the Azure Bot Service: Azure AI Bot Service | Microsoft Azure
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Registering your bot and obtaining the necessary credentials (App ID and Password).
Develop Your Bot
You can use the Microsoft Bot Framework SDK (Bot Framework SDK documentation - Bot Service | Microsoft Learn) to develop your bot. Since you already have a REST API, you can integrate it with the bot framework to handle user queries.
Configure Your Bot for Teams
Ensure your bot is configured to work with Microsoft Teams:
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Update your bot’s manifest file to include Teams-specific settings.
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Use the Teams Toolkit in Visual Studio Code (Steps to Install Teams Toolkit - Teams | Microsoft Learn) to streamline the development process.
Deploy Your Bot
Deploy your bot to a hosting service like Azure. Make sure your bot’s endpoint is accessible and secure.
Integrate with Microsoft Teams
Add your bot to Microsoft Teams:
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Use the Developer Portal for Teams (Know about Developer Portal for Teams - Teams | Microsoft Learn) to upload your bot’s manifest file.
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Test your bot within Teams to ensure it responds correctly to user queries.
Publish Your Bot
Once tested, you can publish your bot to the Teams App Store, making it available to all users within your organization or publicly.
Ref Doc:
Thanks,
Nivedipa
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- Thanks for your response, Nivedipa. Let me provide more clarity on the situation.
I have a platform (website) where users can create their own AI assistants. These assistants utilize our API endpoint, where user queries are passed as input, and the code then connects to both a large language model (LLM) and a knowledge base to generate responses.
The platform supports multiple users, each of whom can create their own AI agents through the UI. Once created, they can access a playground and use embed codes to deploy these AI agents (bots).
Now, I want to extend the functionality by allowing users to deploy their AI agents within Microsoft Teams channels. The goal is to make this deployment process dynamic and user-friendly. When users click a button, they should have two options:
Download the app package.
Automatically deploy the agent to their Microsoft Teams channel.
I need guidance on how to develop this deployment pathway dynamically, ensuring the process is smooth and efficient for the users.
Current Platform Overview
Our platform is a web-based service that enables users to create and deploy custom AI assistants. Key features include:
User-Specific AI Agents: Multiple users can create their own AI assistants through our intuitive UI.
API-Driven Responses: Each assistant utilizes our API endpoint, which:
Receives user queries as input
Connects to a large language model (LLM)
Accesses a knowledge base
Generates contextually relevant responses
Deployment Options: Users can currently:
Test their AI agents in a playground environment
Embed their agents on external websites using provided embed codes
Proposed Microsoft Teams Integration
We aim to expand our platform's capabilities by enabling seamless deployment of user-created AI agents within Microsoft Teams channels. Our goals for this integration are:
Dynamic Deployment Process: Develop a system that allows for on-demand creation and deployment of Teams apps based on user-created AI agents.
User-Friendly Interface: Implement a simple "Deploy to Teams" button within our platform UI.
Deployment Options: When users click the deployment button, they should have two choices: a. Download the app package for manual installation b. Automatically deploy the agent directly to their Microsoft Teams channel
Technical Guidance Needed
We require assistance in developing this dynamic deployment pathway, specifically:
Azure Bot Framework Integration: Guidance on utilizing the Azure Bot Framework to create Teams-compatible bots from our existing AI agents.
Dynamic App Package Generation: Instructions for programmatically creating Teams app packages tailored to each user's AI agent.
Automated Deployment Process: Best practices for implementing a secure, user-friendly process for automatic deployment to Teams channels.
API and Permissions: Information on necessary Microsoft Graph API endpoints and required permissions for app deployment.
User Authentication: Recommendations for handling user authentication and authorization between our platform and Microsoft Teams.
We're committed to ensuring this process is efficient, secure, and compliant with Microsoft's best practices for Teams app development and deployment. Thansk for your answer.
All steps you mentioned are using UI.
But I need to create a bot and then generate a manifest using .net or python code.
What AI I need to use as user from my website will only click on download app package and then my code will create bot and then provide a manifest to them.
So let me know if you can help me in it.
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