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Raven operates primarily through a Discord interface, where messages are accumulated and processed. The core logic involves a simple response system: Raven decides when to respond based on a few basic rules—for example, if the message contains a wake phrase ("hey Raven") and Raven wasn't the last speaker. This approach is intentionally naive and serves as a foundation for further sophistication.
The Python Flask Application
At its core, Raven is implemented as a Python Flask app, comprising about 166 lines of code. It features a dedicated endpoint that receives chat messages, processes them, and returns responses, all within a 45-second timeout window.