MooChat

Full Description:

MooChat Block transforms your Moodle course sidebar into an interactive AI assistant. Teachers can create multiple chatbot blocks, each with its own personality, avatar, and purpose - from subject tutors to historical figures.

Key Features:

• Custom AI Personalities: Define unique system prompts for each chatbot (math tutor, writing coach, historical character, etc.)
• Avatar Support: Upload custom images to give your chatbot visual identity with adjustable sizing
• Rate Limiting: Control student usage with configurable limits (questions per hour or per day) to manage AI resource consumption
• Server-Side Tracking: Rate limits persist across sessions - students can't bypass limits by clearing their chat
• Automatic Cleanup: Usage data automatically purges after 7 days to keep database lean
• Multiple Instances: Add different chatbots to the same course for various purposes
• User-Friendly Interface: Clean, modern chat interface with message history and clear/send controls

Technical Details:

• Integrates with Moodle 4.5+ core AI subsystem
• No external API keys or services required - uses your configured AI providers
• Works with any Moodle-compatible AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, local models via Ollama, etc.)
• Minimal database footprint with automatic cleanup
• Fully compatible with Moodle's capability system for granular permissions

Perfect For:

• Subject-specific tutoring assistants
• Role-playing historical or literary figures
• 24/7 homework help
• Language practice conversations
• Concept reinforcement

Requirements:

• Moodle 4.5 or higher
• Moodle core AI subsystem configured with at least one AI provider