Announcing Upstash Chatbox
Blog post from Upstash
The text provides a detailed overview of a chatbox widget project designed for websites to facilitate instant, interactive communication between users and developers or administrators. The system is built using Next.js and utilizes Upstash Redis for storage, with notifications for newly initiated chats being sent to Slack. It outlines a step-by-step process for setting up the chatbox, including creating a database and environment variables, installing necessary packages, and configuring the chatbox widget and admin dashboard. The chatbox allows customization through React props and provides an API for managing chat interactions. The project encourages feedback and engagement through social media channels like Twitter and Discord.