Add a bot or integration

By default, anyone other than guests can add a bot to a Zulip organization. A bot that sends content to or from another product is often called an integration.

Organization administrators can also restrict bot creation. Any bot that is added is visible and available for anyone to use.

Add a bot or integration

Via personal settings

1. Click on the gear () icon in the upper right corner of the web or desktop app.
2. Select Personal settings.
3. On the left, click Bots.
4. Click Add a new bot.
5. Fill out the fields, and click Add.

Via organization settings

1. Click on the gear () icon in the upper right corner of the web or desktop app.
2. Select Organization settings.
3. On the left, click Bots.
4. Click Add a new bot.
5. Fill out the fields, and click Add.

See bots overview for more information about the various fields. Nearly all third-party integrations should use Incoming webhook as the bot type.

Depending on the type of bot you’re creating, you may need to download its zuliprc configuration file. For that, click the download () icon under the bot’s name.

Related articles

• Bots overview
• Integrations overview
• Manage a bot
• Deactivate or reactivate a bot
• Restrict bot creation
• View all bots in your organization
• Generate URL for an integration