Encountering a Python Traceback Error When Developing a Discord Bot

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1

I’ve been working on a Discord bot project and I’m facing a troubling error. I’m unsure how to resolve it. Can anyone guide me?

Error Message: A traceback was returned when I ran the code.

Sample Code:

import discord
import os

bot = discord.Client()

@bot.event
async def on_ready():
    print('Bot has successfully logged in as {0.user}'.format(bot))

@bot.event
async def on_message(msg):
    if msg.author == bot.user:
        return
    if msg.content.startswith('start sleep'):
        await msg.channel.send('Welcome to Sleepy Quest! Get ready for some silly adventures!')

bot.run(os.getenv('DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN'))
2

hey, check if there’s a typo in the env variable name or if the DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN is actually set. mistakes with env variables can cause these issues. also make sure all necessary intents are enabled in discord dev portal. hope this helps!

3

sometimes, a traceback happens if required libraries arent updated. try running pip install --upgrade discord.py to see if that helps. also make sure Python is updated to a compatible version.