Discord bot development: Encountering syntax error with async function

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I’m new to Python and trying to make a Discord bot. I’ve stripped down my code to the basics, but I’m still getting a syntax error. Here’s what I’ve got:

import discord
from discord.ext import commands
import asyncio

my_bot = commands.Bot(prefix='>')

@my_bot.event
async def bot_ready():
    print('Bot is up and running!')
    print(f'Logged in as {my_bot.user.name}')

my_bot.run('bot_token_goes_here')

When I run this, I get a syntax error pointing to the async def bot_ready(): line. I’m pretty sure I’m using Python 3.6.4, which should support async functions. I’ve even reinstalled Python to make sure.

I’ve tried running it with python3 bot_script.py, but I get the same error. What could be causing this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

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I’ve encountered similar issues while developing Discord bots. The problem likely stems from the event registration. Try modifying your code to use the correct event name:

@my_bot.event
async def on_ready():
print(‘Bot is up and running!’)
print(f’Logged in as {my_bot.user.name}')

Also, ensure you’re using the latest discord.py version by running ‘pip install -U discord.py’. If the error persists, check your Python installation. You can verify the version with ‘python --version’ in the command line. Sometimes, system PATH issues can cause unexpected behavior. Consider using a virtual environment for a clean setup.

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Hey there, I’ve been working with Discord bots for a while now, and I think I see what’s going on with your code. The issue isn’t with the async function itself, but with the event decorator. For the ‘on_ready’ event, you need to use @my_bot.event instead of @my_bot.event(). Also, the function name should be ‘on_ready’, not ‘bot_ready’. Here’s how I’d modify your code:

@my_bot.event
async def on_ready():
    print('Bot is up and running!')
    print(f'Logged in as {my_bot.user.name}')

This should resolve the syntax error you’re encountering. Make sure you’re using the latest version of discord.py as well. If you’re still having trouble, double-check your Python version with ‘python --version’ in the command line. Let me know if this helps!

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yo mikezhang, i had similar issues when i started. try changing ur function name to ‘on_ready’ instead of ‘bot_ready’. that fixed it for me. also make sure ur using the latest discord.py version. good luck with ur bot!