Messenger Platform

Overview

Explore key capabilities of the platform

Getting Started

Create a bot in 10 minutes using Node JS

Guides

Detailed guides on the platform key features

API Reference

Webhooks - receive messages and various events
Send API - send messages, content, templates, quick replies and more
Web Views - on using web pages inside of the bot
Plugins - different plugins that can be used on web to drive users to a bot
Thread Settings - to set your default appearance, set menu and other settings
User Profile - get user info such as name, profile picture, timezone and more

Launch

Messenger Platform Policy Overview

Read the overview about platform policies for Messenger and make sure your integration is compliant.

Platform Guidelines

Discover how to use Messenger Platform tools to design a delightful experience and get the most out of your interactions on Messenger.

Other Resources

Wit.ai is a useful tool for buildling conversational bots. The Wit.ai API can help you parse messages into structured, actionable data. The new Wit.ai Bot Engine (early beta) can predict the next actions your bot should execute.

Technical FAQ

Read the FAQ for frequently asked technical questions.