# Bot Actions vs. Chat Actions

You may have seen when accessing the "Bot Menu" button that there is an option called "Bot Actions".

These are actions which work in Private Message only with the bot and are not the same as chat actions which work within the public chat.

We have found some users like to create advanced use-cases within private chats with their bots such as providing commands, key word triggers and sending media. 

{% hint style="warning" %}
You are unable to export / import actions between "Bot Actions" and "Chat Actions" the two are incompatible due to fundamental differences in the functionality between a chat and a private chat.
{% endhint %}

To create a bot action:

1. Login to the Modr8 Platform
2. Click `"Manage"` on your bot profile
3. Click `"Bot menu"` below the profile image of your bot
4. Click `"Bot Actions"`
5. Click `"Create Action"`

From here it is similar to creating chat level actions but you will notice some limitation of options.

### :question:FAQ & Troubleshooting

<details>

<summary>I am trying to import an action but it is not showing</summary>

Ensure you are not trying to import an action that was built for a chat. They are not compatible and will not work at the bot level. \
\
Bot level actions will only run in private message with your bot and do not offer the same options.

</details>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.modr8.net/features/actions/bot-actions-vs.-chat-actions.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.