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AI Chat Agents

Deploy intelligent chatbots that handle text-based conversations across web, mobile, and messaging platforms. Like AI Voice Agents but for chat—powered by the same AI technology from Vapi or Native Ayra AI, delivering natural conversations that resolve customer inquiries, capture leads, and take real actions.

What Are AI Chat Agents?

AI Chat Agents are intelligent conversational assistants that engage customers through text-based channels—website chat widgets, mobile apps, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and more. They understand natural language, maintain conversation context, access your knowledge base, and execute business actions just like their voice counterparts.

Built on the same AI platform as Voice Agents (Vapi or Native Ayra AI), Chat Agents deliver consistent, intelligent responses whether customers prefer to type or talk.

Instant Response

No wait times, immediate engagement 24/7

Unlimited Conversations

Handle thousands of chats simultaneously

Multi-Channel

Web, mobile, WhatsApp, Messenger, and more

Same AI Brain

Powered by Vapi or Native Ayra AI

Consistent Quality

Perfect responses every time

Rich Analytics

Track conversations, satisfaction, and outcomes

Voice Agents vs Chat Agents

CapabilityVoice AgentsChat Agents
AI EngineVapi / Retell / AyraVapi / Native Ayra AI
Natural Language
Knowledge Base
Action Execution
Escalation
Rich Media✓ Images, files, buttons
Async Conversations✓ Customer can pause/resume
Typing Indicators

Supported Channels

Deploy your AI Chat Agent across all the channels your customers use. Same agent, same knowledge base, same capabilities—everywhere.

Website Widget

Embed on your site with customizable styling, position, and branding.

Mobile Apps

Native SDK for iOS and Android with push notifications.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business API integration with template support.

Facebook Messenger

Direct integration with Meta Business Suite.

Instagram DMs

Handle Instagram direct messages automatically.

Custom Integration

REST API for any platform or custom application.

What Chat Agents Can Do

Answer Questions

  • Product information
  • Pricing & availability
  • Hours & locations
  • Policies & procedures
  • FAQ automation

Take Actions

  • Book appointments
  • Process orders
  • Update accounts
  • Create tickets
  • Trigger workflows

Capture Leads

  • Qualify prospects
  • Collect contact info
  • Schedule demos
  • Route to sales
  • Score leads

Provide Support

  • Troubleshoot issues
  • Track orders
  • Process returns
  • Escalate when needed
  • Collect feedback

Chat-Specific Features

Beyond the core AI capabilities shared with Voice Agents, Chat Agents offer unique features for text-based interactions:

Rich Media

Send images, files, carousels, quick reply buttons, and structured cards.

Typing Indicators

Show realistic typing animation while AI generates responses.

Async Conversations

Customers can leave and return anytime—context is preserved.

Multi-Language

50+ languages with automatic detection and switching.

Custom Actions

Execute JavaScript, call APIs, and integrate with any system.

Proactive Messages

Trigger messages based on user behavior or time on page.

Creating Chat Agents

Creating a Chat Agent follows the same process as Voice Agents. You can use AI-powered natural language creation or the visual builder.

1

Define Purpose

What should this agent handle? Lead gen, support, scheduling?

2

Setup Knowledge

Add FAQs, product info, and business knowledge

3

Configure Actions

Connect calendars, CRM, and tools for real actions

4

Customize Look

Brand the widget with your colors and messaging

5

Test Thoroughly

Run through common scenarios and edge cases

6

Deploy

Add widget code or connect messaging channels

Widget Customization

Appearance

  • Custom colors and branding
  • Logo and avatar upload
  • Position (bottom-right, bottom-left, etc)
  • Custom CSS support

Behavior

  • Welcome message and greeting
  • Auto-open triggers
  • Operating hours
  • Offline message handling

Use Cases

E-commerce

  • Product recommendations
  • Order tracking
  • Returns processing

Healthcare

  • Appointment booking
  • Symptom checker
  • Insurance questions

SaaS

  • Onboarding help
  • Feature discovery
  • Billing questions

Real Estate

  • Property inquiries
  • Showing scheduling
  • Lead qualification

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