Alexa TypeScript Node Project

A Node.js project for building Alexa Skills using TypeScript.

Description

This project provides a foundation for developing Alexa Skills using TypeScript and Node.js. It includes the necessary setup and structure to create custom voice experiences for Amazon Alexa devices.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Amazon Developer Account

Installation

npm install

Configuration

Copy .env to .env.local and fill the values:

ALEXA_SKILL_ID=<alexa skill id>

Development

npm run build     # Compile TypeScript
npm run start     # Start the application
npm run test      # Run tests

Exposing

Expose local server to the internet using ngrok.

ngrok http 3000

Using in Alexa console

To alexa console use test tab to make some request:

open tex's raspi home | <skill invoke name>

This will open the alexa skill and than you can send some command:

turn on the device

Project Structure

alexa-ts-node/
├── src/
│   └── index.ts
├── tests/
├── dist/
├── package.json
└── tsconfig.json

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.