🎉 RecognitionBot Setup Guide

Welcome to KudosBot! Follow this step-by-step guide to get the bot up and running on your machine, even if you're a beginner! 🚀

🛠️ Prerequisites

1. Install Git on your desktop:

• Google Search: "Download Git for Windows/Mac/Linux"
• Download: Choose the latest version for your OS and install it from git-scm.com.

2. Install a Code Editor (e.g., VSCode):

• Google Search: "Download VSCode for Windows/Mac"
• Download: Grab the latest version from Visual Studio Code.

💻 Setting up KudosBot

1. Clone the repository using the VSCode Terminal:

git clone https://github.com/iamvaar-dev/kudosbot.git

This will create a local copy of the KudosBot project on your machine.

2. Configuring Your Slack Bot

1. Locate the .env.local file in the root directory of the cloned repository.
2. **Add your Slack bot's OAuth Token by editing the file like this:

SLACK_BOT_TOKEN = your-slack-bot-token-here

If you're unsure how to get your Slack Bot OAuth Token, proceed to the next section.

🔑 Getting the Slack Bot OAuth Token

1. Go to your Slack Bot API and click on Install App .
   This will install the bot into your Slack workspace.

2. Find the OAuth Token by returning to the Slack API Install App page.
   You will see the Slack bot OAuth Token—copy this token.

3. Paste the OAuth Token into the .env.local file where indicated earlier.

🚀 Final Configuration Steps

1. Go to the Interactivity & Shortcuts section on the Slack API page.
2. Create a Shortcut:
3. Give it any name and description.

4. Set the Callback ID to `open_kudos_modal` exactly as written.

5. You're done! 🎉

🎥 Need More Help?

If any step is unclear, search YouTube for terms like:

• "How to find Slack bot OAuth Token"
• "How to set up a Slack bot with OAuth"

Remember to go through the steps slowly, and if needed, watch tutorial videos to get a better idea of each step.

Feel free to reach out if you need any more help!