microsoft / microsoft/BotFramework-WebChat
How do I test my bot running on localhost?
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Description
With Bot Framework Emulator I can test a bot running locally on localhost, e.g. connecting to http://localhost:3978/api/messages.
How do I connect WebChat to the same localhost endpoint?

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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No file or test is named. Start by reviewing the WebChat connection path described in the issue alongside the Bot Framework Emulator endpoint at http://localhost:3978/api/messages. Done means providing a documented, reproducible way to connect WebChat to the local bot.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- html
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100