This is a current project to create a project-recommending ChatBot for Public Invention site users. It will be an interactive tool which will provide more details about projects, share which are currently active, and advise of which projects to join based on a given skillset or interest. Once complete, this project will be placed on the Public Invention website to aid prospective volunteers with navigating the website and project database.
Robert Read and Mairin O'Grady met with Daniel Lindenberger to open the Project Chatbot project. Began with a demonstration and tips on how to create a customized chatbot. O'Grady and Read created a first version using the project datasheet to feed the ChatGPT bot information. From there, it could successfully provide details about projects when prompted.
The project was picked up in March of 2025, with the additional mission to make the chatbot recommend some projects before others based on:
- Priority
- Active Status
The team ran into issues with the recommendation rankings, and so far the additional configuration has not been successful.
In October of 2025, the project was reopened for further updates, and/or to be implemented on the Public Invention website. Awaiting further updates.
The current Public Invention Project Chatbot is live and can provide details about projects currently on the project spreadsheet included in this repository.
Robert L. Read - Founder and Head Coach of Public Invention
Mairin O'Grady - Technical Writer for Public Invention
Daniel Lindenberger - Director of Thaumazo and Chatbot Expert