How to deploy a Bot/Message extn app developed with Teams Toolkit (5.6) to a self-managed server?

Hi XDeveloper29 - Sorry for the delay in the response. To deploy a Bot/Message Extension app developed with Teams Toolkit to a self-managed server, follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

• Install ngrok to create an externally addressable URL for your bot.
• Update your bot's messaging endpoint to use the ngrok URL. 

Steps to Deploy:

1. Update Bot Messaging Endpoint:

• Change the bot's messaging endpoint to the ngrok URL in the Bot Framework portal, e.g., https://2d1224fb.ngrok.io/api/messages.

2. Update Code References:

• Replace all URL references in your code, configuration, and manifest.json with the ngrok URL.

3. Configure ngrok:

• Run ngrok http 3978 --host-header=localhost:3978 in the terminal to get an externally addressable URL.

4. Deploy to Self-Managed Server:

• Host your bot on a server that supports Node.js applications.

5. Update Bot Registration:

• Update the bot registration in Azure or the Teams development portal to the new endpoint on your server.

6. Test the Bot:

• Ensure the bot functions correctly on your self-managed server.

Additional Information:

• Use the Bot Framework SDK for messaging schema and secure communication.
• Ensure your app manifest defines the message extension with necessary commands and locations.

By following these steps, you can deploy your bot to a self-managed server, hosting it independently of Azure Bot Service. Please refer to the Bot Framework SDK. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask.