Hey everyone! I’m trying to set up a Discord bot that can send notifications across multiple servers. Here’s what I want it to do:
- Notify users in servers where I have a certain role
- Be able to mention everyone in those servers
- Work in all the servers I’m part of
I’ve looked at some guides online but I’m still confused. Can anyone help me figure out how to make this work with the YouTube API? Also, I’m wondering if it’s possible to make the bot automatically work in new servers I join or create without having to change the code every time.
If you’ve done something like this before, I’d really appreciate any tips or code examples. Thanks!
I’ve implemented a similar system for a music-focused Discord community. Here’s what I found effective:
Use Discord’s OAuth2 for multi-server functionality. This allows your bot to maintain permissions across servers.
For YouTube API integration, consider using a webhook system instead of constant polling. It’s more efficient and reduces API calls.
To handle automatic server joining, implement a database to store server configurations. Update this when the bot joins or leaves a server.
One challenge I encountered was managing notification preferences across different servers. I solved this by creating server-specific settings stored in the database.
Remember to implement proper error handling and logging. YouTube API can be finicky, and you’ll want to track any issues that arise.
Lastly, ensure your bot respects Discord’s rate limits to avoid getting temporarily banned.
I’ve actually implemented something similar for my gaming community. Here’s what worked for me:
First, set up a database to store server IDs and role requirements. This way, your bot can check permissions across multiple servers efficiently.
For YouTube API integration, I used the googleapiclient library. It’s pretty straightforward once you get your API key set up. Just make sure to handle rate limits properly.
To auto-join new servers, I utilized the on_guild_join event as mentioned. You can add new server info to your database here.
One tricky part was managing different notification preferences per server. I ended up creating a simple command system for server admins to customize settings.
Remember to thoroughly test across different server sizes. What works for a small server might cause issues in larger ones.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any clarification on specific parts.
hey there, i’ve worked with discord bots before. for multi-server notifications, you’ll need to use discord’s intents system and store server ids. youtube api integration can be tricky, but there’s good documentation. for auto-joining new servers, look into the on_guild_join event. good luck with ur project!