REFUGE Restrooms Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the REFUGE Restrooms API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

REFUGE Restrooms API helps locate safe and accessible restrooms for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals. The service offers detailed information about restroom locations, accessibility features, and user reviews. It features search capabilities, directions, and community-contributed data.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the REFUGE Restrooms API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Action"
3. Chose Get or Post
4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_refuge_restrooms_data

Description: Get data using REFUGE Restrooms

URL: https://www.refugerestrooms.org/api/docs/#!/restrooms?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website

Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.

3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot

1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
2. Select your chatbot
3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
4. Add the get_refuge_restrooms_data action to your chatbot

Using the Integration

Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:

• Find safe restrooms nearby
• Get directions to accessible bathroom
• Check restroom ratings and reviews

The chatbot will automatically use the REFUGE Restrooms API to fetch and return the requested information.

Additional Resources

• REFUGE Restrooms API Documentation
• OpenAssistantGPT Actions Guide
• Custom Action Tutorial