The Backend Chatbot, also called the Playground, is Aimogen’s internal chatbot interface available only in the WordPress admin. It is designed for testing, experimentation, and internal use, not for public visitors.
This chatbot runs on the same engine as frontend chatbots but is not bound by frontend visibility rules.
What the Backend Chatbot Is #
The Backend Chatbot is a private AI chat environment for administrators and editors.
It allows you to:
- test chatbot personas
- test models and providers
- experiment with prompts
- debug chatbot behavior
- validate responses before exposing them publicly
- use AI assistance internally
Nothing here is visible to site visitors.
Where to Find the Playground #
In the WordPress admin, go to:
Aimogen → AI Playground -> Chatbot
This opens the backend chatbot interface.
No frontend configuration affects this area.
How the Playground Works #
The Playground behaves like a standard AI chat interface:
- you send messages
- the AI responds
- conversation context is preserved
- responses are generated in real time
It is intentionally simple and direct.
Provider and Model Selection #
In the Playground, you can:
- select the AI provider
- select the model
- switch providers or models instantly
This makes the Playground ideal for:
- comparing model behavior
- testing latency
- evaluating instruction adherence
- checking cost vs quality tradeoffs
Changes here do not affect frontend chatbots unless you apply them there separately.
Persona Testing #
You can test:
- existing chatbot personas
- draft persona prompts
- system instructions
This allows you to refine persona behavior before assigning it to a frontend chatbot.
The Playground is the safest place to experiment.
No Visibility Rules Apply #
The Backend Chatbot:
- ignores frontend visibility rules
- ignores user role targeting
- ignores page-level conditions
If you have admin access, you can use it.
No Frontend Features Are Required #
The Playground works even if:
- no frontend chatbot is enabled
- no visibility rules exist
- the chatbot is not embedded anywhere
It is independent of frontend deployment.
Conversation Persistence #
Conversation behavior in the Playground depends on configuration:
- conversations may persist per session
- conversations may be reset manually
- behavior mirrors frontend chat logic where applicable
It is not meant as a long-term memory system.
Logging and Limits #
Backend chatbot usage:
- respects Aimogen usage limits
- respects provider rate limits
- can be logged (if logging is enabled)
Admin usage still consumes API quota.
What the Backend Chatbot Is Not #
The Playground is not:
- a frontend preview
- a staging clone of a specific chatbot
- a public testing environment
- exempt from usage limits
- automatically synced with frontend bots
It is an internal testing and experimentation tool.
Common Use Cases #
Typical uses include:
- refining persona prompts
- testing new AI providers
- validating embeddings or knowledge behavior
- debugging unexpected responses
- experimenting with instructions
- internal content assistance
Many users keep frontend bots simple and do advanced testing only in the Playground.
Best Practices #
- test personas here before going live
- verify model choice before assigning to frontend
- avoid heavy experimentation on production frontend bots
- remember backend usage still costs API calls
Summary #
The Backend Chatbot (Playground) is Aimogen’s internal AI testing environment. It lets administrators experiment freely with providers, models, prompts, and personas without exposing anything to visitors. It ignores frontend rules, runs independently, and is the safest place to explore and refine chatbot behavior before deployment.
