GuidebotPI Overview GuidebotPI is a companion app for the Pi Network ecosystem, designed to educate and connect Pioneers. Built by bradkayz, this web-based application features a chatbot to answer Pi-related questions, community tools for profile sharing and security circle formation, and resources like official channels, founder bios, verified businesses, and a blockchain explorer link. Styled in Pi’s signature purple (#6A1B9A) and yellow (#FFD700), it aims to enhance user engagement and support the Pi community, with potential for Testnet and Mainnet listing. Features
ChatbotPI: Answers questions on mining, KYC, wallet, Banxa, and more. Find Security Circle: Helps Pioneers connect to boost mining rates. Share Profile: Allows username sharing with a referral link (minepi.com/Bradkay). Donate: Supports app development via Pi donations. Official Channels: Lists verified Pi communication platforms. Founders: Profiles of Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan. Verified Businesses: Displays KYB-verified partners (e.g., OKX, Banxa). Blockchain Explorer: Links to Pi’s blockexplorer. Responsive Design: Works on mobile and desktop with a hamburger menu.
Installation
Clone the Repository: git clone https://github.com/bradkayz/guidebotpi.git Or download the ZIP from GitHub.
** Prerequisites**: A web browser (e.g., Chrome). Pi Browser for Testnet testing (available on Google Play Store/iOS App Store).
Setup: Place the Guidebotpi folder on your device. Ensure assets/logo.png (your custom logo) is in the assets folder. Open index.html in a browser for local testing.
Usage
Local Testing: Open index.html in Chrome to test the chatbot, tabs, and profile sharing. Use the hamburger menu (☰) on mobile to navigate tabs.
Testnet Deployment: Upload files to GitHub and enable GitHub Pages (Settings > Pages > main branch). Register at develop.pi with URL https://bradkayz.github.io/guidebotpi. Test in Pi Browser using the Sandbox URL.
Features: Type a Pi question (e.g., "mining") in the chatbot input and click "Ask." Share your Pi username via the "Share Profile" tab. Explore community resources in other tabs.
Development
Built With: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Pi SDK. Hosting: GitHub Pages at https://bradkayz.github.io/guidebotpi. Status: In development, targeting Testnet by August 05, 2025, with Mainnet as a goal.
Contributing
Fork the repository. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature-name). Commit changes (git commit -m "Add feature"). Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name). Open a pull request.
Suggestions welcome via issues on GitHub or @bradkaykay on X.
License
Pi Open Source (PiOS) license, encouraging community contributions.
Contact
Developer: bradkayz Email: bradkay8807@gmail.com Telegram: @bradleykay X: @bradkaykay GitHub: bradkayz
Roadmap
Short-Term: Complete Testnet deployment (August 05, 2025). Mid-Term: Add Pi payment for premium features. Long-Term: Mainnet listing and multilingual support (e.g., Swahili, Afrikaans).
Happy pioneering with GuidebotPI!