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[XTR] AI Assistant 1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
AI Providers
Q: Which AI providers are supported?
A: AI Assistant supports OpenAI (ChatGPT/GPT-4), Google AI (Gemini), Anthropic (Claude), OpenRouter (400+ models), DeepSeek, Groq, xAI (Grok), and any OpenAI-compatible API (self-hosted models).
Q: Do I need API keys from all providers?
A: No! You only need an API key from ONE provider. Choose the one that best fits your needs and budget. You can add more providers later.
Q: Can I use free AI models?
A: Yes! Several providers offer free tiers:
Q: What if my AI provider goes down?
A: AI Assistant has built-in retry logic with exponential backoff. If a request fails, it will retry automatically. You can also configure multiple providers as fallbacks.
Bots
Q: How many bots can I create?
A: There is no limit! Create as many bots as you need - support bot, content creator, community helper, etc.
Q: Do bots need their own XenForo user accounts?
A: Yes, each bot is linked to a XenForo user account. This allows bots to have their own avatars, usernames, and post under their own identity.
Q: Can different bots use different AI models?
A: Absolutely! Each bot can be configured to use a different provider and model. For example, your support bot could use GPT-4o while your content bot uses Claude.
Knowledge Base
Q: How does the Knowledge Base work?
A: The Knowledge Base (KB) is a collection of information that your bots can reference when answering questions. When a user asks something, the system searches the KB for relevant content and includes it in the AI prompt. This ensures accurate, context-specific responses.
Q: Do I need to create a Knowledge Base?
A: It's optional but highly recommended. Without a KB, bots rely only on the AI model's general knowledge. With a KB, bots can answer questions specific to your forum, products, or community.
Q: Can different bots access different KB categories?
A: Yes! You can assign specific KB categories to each bot. For example, a support bot might only access product documentation, while a community bot accesses forum rules.
Replies & Automation
Q: How do mention replies work?
A: When a user types @BotName in their post, the bot automatically detects this and responds. The bot reads the thread context, searches the Knowledge Base, and generates a helpful reply.
Q: Can I schedule automatic content creation?
A: Yes! The Schedule system allows you to automatically create threads, post replies, or respond to unanswered threads at specified intervals.
Q: Will bots spam my forum?
A: No, there are multiple protections:
Vision & Images
Q: Can bots understand images?
A: Yes! With Vision-enabled models (GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude), bots can analyze images attached to posts and respond based on what they see.
Q: Can bots generate images?
A: Yes, if you have OpenAI configured with DALL-E access, bots can generate images based on text descriptions.
Pricing & Costs
Q: Are there ongoing costs besides the add-on price?
A: Yes, AI providers charge for API usage. Costs depend on which provider and model you use, and how much you use it. Some providers have free tiers. Check each provider's pricing page for details.
Q: How can I minimize API costs?
A: Tips to reduce costs:
Technical
Q: Is there a demo available?
A: Contact us for demo access or check the product extra URL if available.
Q: Does this work with XenForo 2.3
A: Yes! AI Assistant is fully compatible with both XenForo 2.3.x.
Q: Will this conflict with other add-ons?
A: AI Assistant is designed to work alongside other add-ons. It uses XenForo's standard extension system and doesn't modify core files.
Q: How do I get support?
A: Post in the support thread for this add-on. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
AI ProvidersQ: Which AI providers are supported?
A: AI Assistant supports OpenAI (ChatGPT/GPT-4), Google AI (Gemini), Anthropic (Claude), OpenRouter (400+ models), DeepSeek, Groq, xAI (Grok), and any OpenAI-compatible API (self-hosted models).
Q: Do I need API keys from all providers?
A: No! You only need an API key from ONE provider. Choose the one that best fits your needs and budget. You can add more providers later.
Q: Can I use free AI models?
A: Yes! Several providers offer free tiers:
- Google AI (Gemini) - Free tier with rate limits
- Groq - Generous free tier with fast inference
- OpenRouter - Some models are free
- DeepSeek - Free credits for new accounts
Q: What if my AI provider goes down?
A: AI Assistant has built-in retry logic with exponential backoff. If a request fails, it will retry automatically. You can also configure multiple providers as fallbacks.
BotsQ: How many bots can I create?
A: There is no limit! Create as many bots as you need - support bot, content creator, community helper, etc.
Q: Do bots need their own XenForo user accounts?
A: Yes, each bot is linked to a XenForo user account. This allows bots to have their own avatars, usernames, and post under their own identity.
Q: Can different bots use different AI models?
A: Absolutely! Each bot can be configured to use a different provider and model. For example, your support bot could use GPT-4o while your content bot uses Claude.
Knowledge BaseQ: How does the Knowledge Base work?
A: The Knowledge Base (KB) is a collection of information that your bots can reference when answering questions. When a user asks something, the system searches the KB for relevant content and includes it in the AI prompt. This ensures accurate, context-specific responses.
Q: Do I need to create a Knowledge Base?
A: It's optional but highly recommended. Without a KB, bots rely only on the AI model's general knowledge. With a KB, bots can answer questions specific to your forum, products, or community.
Q: Can different bots access different KB categories?
A: Yes! You can assign specific KB categories to each bot. For example, a support bot might only access product documentation, while a community bot accesses forum rules.
Replies & AutomationQ: How do mention replies work?
A: When a user types @BotName in their post, the bot automatically detects this and responds. The bot reads the thread context, searches the Knowledge Base, and generates a helpful reply.
Q: Can I schedule automatic content creation?
A: Yes! The Schedule system allows you to automatically create threads, post replies, or respond to unanswered threads at specified intervals.
Q: Will bots spam my forum?
A: No, there are multiple protections:
- Rate limiting between responses
- Maximum replies per thread
- Cooldown periods per user
- Forum-specific activation
Vision & ImagesQ: Can bots understand images?
A: Yes! With Vision-enabled models (GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude), bots can analyze images attached to posts and respond based on what they see.
Q: Can bots generate images?
A: Yes, if you have OpenAI configured with DALL-E access, bots can generate images based on text descriptions.
Pricing & CostsQ: Are there ongoing costs besides the add-on price?
A: Yes, AI providers charge for API usage. Costs depend on which provider and model you use, and how much you use it. Some providers have free tiers. Check each provider's pricing page for details.
Q: How can I minimize API costs?
A: Tips to reduce costs:
- Use smaller/faster models (e.g., GPT-4o-mini instead of GPT-4)
- Set lower max token limits
- Use rate limiting to prevent excessive calls
- Use Groq's free tier for testing
- Consider DeepSeek for cost-effective reasoning
TechnicalQ: Is there a demo available?
A: Contact us for demo access or check the product extra URL if available.
Q: Does this work with XenForo 2.3
A: Yes! AI Assistant is fully compatible with both XenForo 2.3.x.
Q: Will this conflict with other add-ons?
A: AI Assistant is designed to work alongside other add-ons. It uses XenForo's standard extension system and doesn't modify core files.
Q: How do I get support?
A: Post in the support thread for this add-on. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.