Quickstart

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Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your machine.
• Telegram Bot Token from @BotFather.
• OpenAI API Key (or another provider).

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Pip Installation (Linux/macOS)

pip install chibi-bot
chibi config  # Set up your bot token and API keys
chibi start

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One-Liner (Linux/macOS)

docker run -d --name chibi \
  -e TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN="your_bot_token" \
  -e OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..." \
  -e USERS_WHITELIST="@YourTelegramName" \
  -v chibi_data:/app/data \
  pysergio/chibi:latest

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Verify Installation

1. Open Telegram and find your bot.
2. Send /start.
3. If the bot replies, you’re live!

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Next Steps

• Recommended: Switch to Docker Compose for a more permanent setup.
• Configure: Add more AI Providers.
• Secure: Set up Whitelists to protect your bot.