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WorkBuddy Practical: 08 - WeChat Mini Program and Chatbot Integrations

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WeChat Mini Program Modes

ModeWhere the Task RunsRequires PC OnlineSuitable Tasks
Local ModeConnected PCYesLocal files, local Skills, existing workspaces
Cloud ModeIsolated cloud environmentNoWeb research, text drafting, temporary analysis

First-Time Use

  1. Access the WorkBuddy mini-program from the official entry and log in;
  2. Verify whether you are currently in Local or Cloud mode;
  3. In Local mode, make sure your target PC is online and correctly connected;

IM Assistant Architecture

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as Mobile IM
    participant B as App Bot
    participant W as WorkBuddy Assistant
    participant P as Local Workspace
    U->>B: Send Task
    B->>W: Callback or long-connection message forwarding
    W->>P: Execute in authorized directory
    P-->>W: Output assets and status
    W-->>B: Return results
    B-->>U: View and confirm on mobile
  1. Open WorkBuddy, click the gear icon in the left "Assistant" sidebar to enter "Assistant Settings";
  2. Find "WeChat Assistant Integration" and click "Configure";
  3. Wait for the QR code to generate, then scan it with your mobile WeChat;
  4. Once the status shows "Linked", send a read-only test command;
  5. To switch WeChat accounts, unlink the current account first and scan the QR code again.

The QR code is time-sensitive. If it gets stuck in "Linking", expires, or scanning fails, close the configuration panel and re-enter, or restart WorkBuddy and re-generate the QR code.

Source: WorkBuddy Official Guide.

Integrating Lark (Feishu)

  1. WorkBuddy -> Settings -> Assistant Settings -> Select Lark;
  2. Create a custom enterprise app on the Lark Open Platform;
  3. Add Bot capabilities to the application;
  4. Enable the minimum required permissions as indicated on the WorkBuddy page;
  5. Retrieve App ID and App Secret under "Credentials & Basic Info";
  6. Fill in the credentials in WorkBuddy and copy the generated callback URL;
  7. Configure event subscriptions and callbacks in Lark;
  8. Add event subscriptions like receiving messages and card interactions as described in the guide;
  9. Create a version and release the application;
  10. Send a read-only test message to the bot in Lark to verify.

Source: WorkBuddy Official Guide.

Integrating DingTalk

  1. Log in to the DingTalk Developer console using an administrator account to create the application;
  2. Go to "Application Development" and create the app;
  3. Add Bot capabilities to the app, fill in the bot name, description, and avatar, and confirm publication;
  4. Run verification tests in a test organization or group first.

Source: WorkBuddy Official Guide.

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