Integrate Vélib' API with Your Paris Bike-Sharing Assistant

Learn how to integrate Vélib' API with your AI agent for Paris bike-sharing information.


Velib metropolis, Paris, France Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the Velib metropolis, Paris, France API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

Vélib' Métropole API provides real-time information about Paris' bike-sharing system. The service offers station availability, bike tracking, and system status updates. It features station locations, bike availability, and parking space information across Paris.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the Velib metropolis, Paris, France 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_velib_metropolis_paris_france_data

Description: Get data using Velib metropolis, Paris, France

URL: https://www.velib-metropole.fr/donnees-open-data-gbfs-du-service-velib-metropole?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_velib_metropolis_paris_france_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 available bikes near me
  • Check Vélib' station status
  • Get directions to nearest station

The chatbot will automatically use the Velib metropolis, Paris, France API to fetch and return the requested information.

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