Setup: GroupMe Copilot Image Bot

Step 1: Configure Your Bot & Generate Script

Fill out the form below. The generated script will handle all message forwarding and image capturing automatically. Click "Generate & Download Script" when you are done.

GroupMe Access Token * Find this at dev.groupme.com/applications.

Primary Image Forwarding Email * The primary email address where all forwarded images will be sent.

Group ID * Get the Group ID from the URL (e.g., .../web/groups/12345678).

Group's Friendly Name * A name for your group, used in email subjects for clarity.

Advanced Email Settings (Optional)

Email Sender Name The "From" name that will appear in your email inbox.

Universal CC Email for All Images This address will be CC'd on every image email. Ideal for SMS/MMS gateways.

Admin Email for Logs Your email for receiving error logs from the script.

BCC Emails Comma-separated list of emails to BCC on forwarded images.

Step 2: Google Apps Script Project Setup

Go to script.google.com and click "+ New project".
Rename the project (e.g., "GroupMe Bot v12").
Delete all the default content in the Code.gs file.
Open the Code.gs file you just downloaded, copy its entire content, and paste it into the empty editor.
Click the Save project icon (💾).
CRITICAL: A dialog will likely pop up asking for authorization. Click "Review permissions", select your account, click "Advanced", then "Go to [Project Name] (unsafe)", and finally "Allow". This is required for the script to manage its own triggers.

Step 3: Deploy as a Web App

Click the blue "Deploy" button and select "New deployment".
Click the gear icon (⚙️) and choose "Web app".
Fill in the details:
- Execute as: "Me (your.email@example.com)"
- Who has access: "Anyone"
Click "Deploy". Copy the Web app URL.

Step 4: Create the GroupMe Bot

Go to https://dev.groupme.com/bots and click "Create Bot".
Select the group, give your bot a name (e.g., "Copilot Bridge").
In the "Callback URL" field, paste the Web app URL from the previous step.
Click "Submit". Your bot is now in your group.

Step 5: Set Up the Failsafe Backup Trigger (One Time Only)

The new script creates high-speed triggers automatically. You only need to create **ONE** permanent backup trigger to catch anything that might be missed.

In your Apps Script project, click the "Triggers" icon (⏰ clock) on the left sidebar.
If you have any old triggers from previous versions, **DELETE ALL of them**. The page should be empty.
Click "+ Add Trigger" in the bottom right.
Configure the new trigger with these exact settings:
- Choose which function to run: backupImageChecker
- Choose which deployment should run: Head
- Select event source: Time-driven
- Select type of time-based trigger: Minutes timer
- Select minute interval: Every 5 minutes
- Failure notification settings: Notify me immediately
Click Save. You are done! You should only have this one trigger listed.

Step 6: Testing

Your bot is now fully operational. Here's how to test it:

Message Forwarding: Type a regular message like what is the weather?. The bot should immediately post @Copilot what is the weather?.
Loop Prevention: Type a message starting with an at-symbol, like @Copilot thanks!. The bot should **ignore** this to prevent loops.
Image Capturing: Ask Copilot for an image. You should receive an email within 15-30 seconds.
Troubleshooting: If something doesn't work, check the "Executions" page (📊 icon) in your Apps Script project to view logs.

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