Adding detailed setup instructions for configuring a Microsoft Teams Bot

components/microsoft_teams_bot/README.md

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+# Overview
+
+By connecting a Microsoft Teams Bot to Pipedream, you can build interactive chat experiences and automate messaging workflows using any of the thousands of apps available on Pipedream.
+
+# Getting Started
+
+To connect your Teams Bot to Pipedream, you'll need to create a bot in Azure, set up a webhook in Pipedream, and configure the Teams app manifest. Follow the detailed instructions below to get started.
+
+## Configuring a Teams Bot in Azure Portal
+
+To get started, you'll need the following:
+- An Azure account
+- A Microsoft Teams account
+- Basic familiarity with Azure Portal
+
+## Quickstart
+
+1. Create a bot in Azure Portal
+2. Set up a Pipedream webhook
+3. Configure the bot's messaging endpoint
+4. Create and upload the Teams app manifest
+5. Install the bot in Teams
+6. Configure your Pipedream workflow
+
+For detailed instructions, follow the steps below.
+
+## Detailed Setup Instructions
+
+### 1. Create a Bot in Azure
+
+1. Sign in to the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com)
+2. Create a new "Azure Bot" resource
+3. During creation:
+   - Select "Create new" Microsoft App ID
+   - Note down the generated App ID (client_id)
+4. Navigate to the "Configuration" section
+5. Generate a new client secret
+6. Note down the secret value immediately (you won't be able to see it again)
+
+### 2. Set Up Pipedream Webhook to receive bot messages
+
+1. Go to Pipedream
+2. Create a new workflow starting with an HTTP trigger
+3. Copy the generated webhook URL (format: https://xxx.m.pipedream.net)
+   - This will be your bot messaging endpoint
+
+### 3. Configure Bot's Messaging Endpoint
+
+1. Return to your Azure Bot resource
+2. Under "Configuration"
+3. Set Messaging endpoint to your Pipedream webhook URL
+
+### 4. Create Teams App Manifest
+
+1. Create a new file called `manifest.json` with the following template:
+
+```json
+{
+    "$schema": "https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/json-schemas/teams/v1.14/MicrosoftTeams.schema.json",
+    "manifestVersion": "1.14",
+    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "id": "<your-bot-app-id>",
+    "packageName": "com.yourcompany.bot",
+    "developer": {
+        "name": "Your Company",
+        "websiteUrl": "https://your-website.com",
+        "privacyUrl": "https://your-website.com/privacy",
+        "termsOfUseUrl": "https://your-website.com/terms"
+    },
+    "name": {
+        "short": "Your Bot Name",
+        "full": "Your Bot Full Name"
+    },
+    "description": {
+        "short": "A brief description",
+        "full": "A full description of your bot"
+    },
+    "icons": {
+        "outline": "outline.png",
+        "color": "color.png"
+    },
+    "accentColor": "#FFFFFF",
+    "bots": [
+        {
+            "botId": "<your-bot-app-id>",
+            "scopes": [
+                "personal",
+                "team",
+                "groupchat"
+            ],
+            "supportsFiles": false,
+            "isNotificationOnly": false
+        }
+    ],
+    "permissions": [
+        "messageTeamMembers"
+    ]
+}
+```
+
+2. Create two icon files:
+   - `outline.png` (32x32 pixels)
+   - `color.png` (192x192 pixels)
+3. Zip these three files together
+
+### 5. Install Bot in Teams
+
+1. Open Microsoft Teams
+2. Go to Apps > Upload a custom app
+3. Upload your zip file
+4. Follow installation prompts, and your bot will now be added to Microsoft Teams!
+
+### 6. Configure Pipedream Workflow
+
+1. Add "Microsoft Teams Bot" app in Pipedream
+2. Enter your Bot's App ID and client secret
+3. Configure your workflow to process and respond to messages
+
+# Troubleshooting
+
+- **Authentication Issues**: Verify your App ID and client secret are correct
+- **Messaging Endpoint Errors**: Ensure your Pipedream webhook URL is properly configured in Azure
+- **Teams Installation Problems**: Check that your manifest.json and icon files meet all requirements
+
+For more details, please see:
+* [Azure Bot Service Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/bot-service/)
+* [Teams App Manifest Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/platform/resources/schema/manifest-schema)