AI chatbot for MkDocs

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you install Biel.ai in your MkDocs project.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need to have the following:

• A Biel.ai account. If you don't have one, sign up for free.
• A project created in your Biel.ai dashboard. If you haven't created one yet, follow the steps in the Quickstart guide.
• A MkDocs project.

Installation

To integrate the Biel.ai widget into your MkDocs site:

1. Navigate to your docs folder and locate the overrides directory (create one if it doesn't exist).

2. Inside the overrides directory, create or edit the file named base.html.

   info

   The file names of the templates to override and the block names you need to override might be different, depending on your theme. This example is specifically for the Material for MkDocs theme. Always refer to your theme's documentation or source templates to ensure accurate customization.

3. In this base.html, extend the base template and override the necessary sections. Here's what you should add:

   {% extends "base.html" %}
   
   {% block extrahead %}
   <!-- Biel.ai styles -->
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/biel-search/dist/biel-search/biel-search.css">
   
   <!-- Biel.ai script as ES6 module -->
   <script type="module" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/biel-search/dist/biel-search/biel-search.esm.js"></script>
   {% endblock %}
   
   {% block content %}
   {{ super() }}
   
   ```html
   <biel-button project="<YOUR_PROJECT_ID>" 
       header-title="Biel.ai chatbot"
       button-position="bottom-right"
       modal-position="bottom-right"
       button-style="dark">
           Ask AI
   </biel-button>

4. Ensure your mkdocs.yml points to the overrides directory:

   theme:
       name: 'material'
       custom_dir: 'docs/overrides'

5. Build your MkDocs project:

   mkdocs build

   Once it builds successfully, verify that the chatbot appears and functions correctly on your site.

Next steps

For more about customization and additional features exploration, check out the customization section.

Need assistance? We're here to help! Reach out to us at Biel.ai Support.