> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat with a Tavus AI bot

Learn how to start a conversation with Tavus and talk to a Tavus AI bot.

If you prefer a video walkthrough, check out our step-by-step tutorial below. Otherwise, keep reading for the written guide:

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## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the Video, Audio & Live Bundle Plugin">
    Go to the [Bubble Plugin
    Marketplace](https://bubble.io/plugin/video-audio--live-bundle-1727441795463x240182085842370560)
    and install the plugin into your app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your Tavus API Key">
    Go to the [API Keys tab](https://platform.tavus.io/api-keys) in your Tavus
    account and click **Create New Key** to generate your Tavus API key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Plugin in Bubble">
    In your Bubble app, go to **Plugins** and find the **Video, Audio & Live
    Streaming Bundle** plugin. Enter your Tavus API key into the **Tavus API
    Key** field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Workflow to Start a Conversation">
    Use the [Create
    Conversation](/bubble/tavus/plugin-reference/create-conversation) action to
    start a conversation. You’ll need a **persona ID** and **replica ID**.
    Depending on your Tavus plan, you can create your own personas or use [stock
    replicas](https://docs.tavus.io/sections/replicas/stock-replicas) and [stock
    personas](https://docs.tavus.io/sections/personas/stock-personas). ![Create
    conversation](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpfmaccxx/image/upload/v1732503675/CleanShot_2024-11-24_at_21.49.34_2x_mhtibg.png)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the Conversation">
    This will create a Daily call. Use the [Join
    Conversation](/bubble/daily/plugin-reference/actions/join-room) action to
    join the call. ![Join
    conversation](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpfmaccxx/image/upload/v1732503675/CleanShot_2024-11-24_at_21.56.28_2x_wzdi6i.png)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview and Test">
    Once everything is configured, preview your app to test the conversation
    workflow. ![Tavus
    Plugin](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpfmaccxx/image/upload/v1732503714/tavusdemo_htbe7k.gif)
  </Step>
</Steps>

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