aws-lambdaalexa-skills-kitalexa-voice-serviceamazon-echo

How to test the amazon alexa custom skill through your computer while in development phase?


I am trying to use the sample code provided for Amazon Alexa API, and trying to run hello world / history buff examples through the computer. How do I test from my local machine, about the request and response formats. In the README file it is given to visit this website : http://echo.amazon.com/#skills, but I could see nothing there as it mentions more about connecting to the device. I dont have the device, but I would like to test things locally through my laptop.


Solution

  • Yes, the Test tab in the Alexa Developer Console allows you to interact completely with your skill during development.

    You will type in your utterances instead of speaking them, but from a program logic perspective, there is no difference.

    The Test page also provides a place to type in your skill's reponses, to see what they'll actually sound like. I recommend that you do so if you don't have an actual device. Sometimes adding or removing a comment can help make the responses easier to understand, or sound more natural.