Getting started in Angular AI AssistView component

18 May 20266 minutes to read

This section explains how to create a simple AI AssistView component and configure its available functionalities in Angular.

Set up Angular environment

You can use the Angular CLI to set up your Angular applications. To install the Angular CLI, use the following command.

npm install -g @angular/cli

Create an Angular Application

Create a new Angular application using the following Angular CLI command:

ng new my-app

This command will prompt you for a few settings for the new project, such as which stylesheet format to use.

By default, it will create a CSS-based application.

Then the CLI also displays an additional prompt asking whether to enable Server‑Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG), as shown below:

For this setup, when prompted for the Server-side rendering (SSR) option, choose the appropriate configuration.

Then the CLI displays another prompt related to AI tooling support, as shown below:

Any preferred option can be selected based on the development workflow or project needs.

Next, navigate to the project folder:

cd my-app

Adding Syncfusion AI AssistView package

All available Essential JS 2 packages are published in the npmjs.com registry. Install the AI AssistView component with the following command:

npm install @syncfusion/ej2-angular-interactive-chat

Adding CSS reference

The required CSS files are available in the ../node_modules/@syncfusion package folder. This can be referenced in [src/styles.css] using the following import statements.

@import "../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-base/styles/tailwind3.css";
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-interactive-chat/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-inputs/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import "../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-buttons/styles/tailwind3.css";
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-navigations/styles/tailwind3.css';
@import '../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-notifications/styles/tailwind3.css';

Adding AI AssistView component

Modify the template in the [src/app/app.component.ts] file to render the Angular AI AssistView component. Add the component by applying the [ejs-aiassistview] attribute directive to a div element within the template section of the app.component.ts file.

import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { AIAssistViewModule } from '@syncfusion/ej2-angular-interactive-chat';

@Component({
    imports: [ AIAssistViewModule ],
    standalone: true,
    selector: 'app-root',
    // specifies the template string for the AI AssistView component
    template: `<div ejs-aiassistview ></div>`
})
export class AppComponent  { }

Run the application

After completing the configuration required to render a basic AI AssistView, run the following command to display the output in your default browser.

ng serve

The following example illustrates the output in your browser.

app.component.ts

import { AIAssistViewModule } from '@syncfusion/ej2-angular-interactive-chat';

import { Component } from '@angular/core';

@Component({
    imports: [ AIAssistViewModule ],
    standalone: true,
    selector: 'app-root',
    // specifies the template string for the AI AssistView component
    template: `<div ejs-aiassistview id='aiAssistView'></div>`
})

export class AppComponent {

}

main.ts

import { bootstrapApplication } from '@angular/platform-browser';
import { AppComponent } from './app.component';
import 'zone.js';
bootstrapApplication(AppComponent).catch((err) => console.error(err));

Note: Starting from version 33.1x, when a user submits a prompt to the AI AssistView, the component automatically scrolls and focuses on the latest prompt and response. This behavior eliminates the need for users to manually scroll down to see the new response, ensuring they always view the most recent AI response without interruption. Prior to version 33.1x, the previous responses remained visible when new responses were added.

Configure suggestions and responses

Use the promptSuggestions property to display a list of predefined suggestion chips. To provide custom responses, handle the promptRequest event, which is triggered when a user query is sent.

app.component.ts

import { AIAssistViewModule } from '@syncfusion/ej2-angular-interactive-chat';

import { Component, ViewChild } from '@angular/core';
import { AIAssistViewComponent } from '@syncfusion/ej2-angular-interactive-chat';
import { PromptRequestEventArgs } from '@syncfusion/ej2-interactive-chat';


@Component({
    imports: [ AIAssistViewModule ],
    standalone: true,
    selector: 'app-root',
    // specifies the template string for the AI AssistView component
    template: `<div ejs-aiassistview id='aiAssistView' #aiAssistViewComponent (promptRequest)="onPromptRequest($event)" [promptSuggestions]="promptSuggestions"></div>`
})

export class AppComponent {
    @ViewChild('aiAssistViewComponent')
    public aiAssistViewComponent!: AIAssistViewComponent;

    public promptSuggestions: string[] = [
        "How do I prioritize my tasks?",
        "How can I improve my time management skills?"
    ];

    public prompts = [
        {
        prompt: "How do I prioritize my tasks?",
        response: "Prioritize tasks by urgency and impact: tackle high-impact tasks first, delegate when possible, and break large tasks into smaller steps. For more assistance, feel free to ask—I’m here to help!"
        },
        {
        prompt: "How can I improve my time management skills?",
        response: "To improve time management skills, try setting clear goals, using a planner or digital tools, prioritizing tasks, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and minimizing distractions. Regularly review and adjust your approach for better efficiency."
        }
    ];

    public onPromptRequest = (args: PromptRequestEventArgs) => {
        setTimeout(() => {
        let foundPrompt = this.prompts.find((promptObj) => promptObj.prompt === args.prompt);
        let defaultResponse = 'For real-time prompt processing, connect the AI AssistView component to your preferred AI service, such as OpenAI or Azure Cognitive Services. Ensure you obtain the necessary API credentials to authenticate and enable seamless integration.';

        this.aiAssistViewComponent.addPromptResponse(foundPrompt ? foundPrompt.response : defaultResponse);

        }, 2000);
    };

}

main.ts

import { bootstrapApplication } from '@angular/platform-browser';
import { AppComponent } from './app.component';
import 'zone.js';
bootstrapApplication(AppComponent).catch((err) => console.error(err));

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