Hey everyone! I’m working on a cool project and could use some advice. I’ve got a Discord bot set up with discord.js and MongoDB. Now I want to add a feature where users can input game coordinates and a title in a Discord channel. The bot should then run a Python script to handle the request.
My struggle is figuring out how to collect user messages from Discord, run the Python script, and then wait 5 minutes before processing the next request. The Python part is mostly sorted - it can handle coordinates and apply titles.
Any tips on the best way to grab user input from Discord and queue it up for the Python script? I’m a bit stuck on this part. Thanks for any help you can offer!
I’ve tackled a similar integration before, and here’s what worked for me:
Use discord.js to create a command that listens for coordinate inputs. When a user sends coordinates, store them in a queue (MongoDB or a simple array).
Implement a separate process that checks this queue every 5 minutes. If there’s an entry, it can spawn a child process to run your Python script with the coordinates as arguments.
For the Python execution, look into Node’s child_process module. You can use exec() or spawn() to run your script.
Remember to handle errors and edge cases, like invalid inputs or script failures. Also, consider adding a status command so users can check their request’s position in the queue.
This approach keeps your bot responsive while managing the coordinate processing efficiently.
As someone who’s been down this road, I can tell you it’s totally doable but requires some clever architecture. Here’s what I found works well:
Set up a message collector in your Discord bot to capture coordinate inputs. Store these in a queue - I used Redis for this, but MongoDB works too.
Create a separate worker process that runs on a 5-minute interval. This worker dequeues a coordinate set, runs your Python script via child_process.spawn(), and handles the results.
One trick I learned: use a locking mechanism to ensure only one worker runs at a time. This prevents race conditions if your script takes longer than expected.
Also, implement a way for users to check their queue position. It greatly reduces ‘when will it be my turn?’ type questions.
Remember to thoroughly test edge cases. Users will input coordinates in unexpected formats, so robust input validation is crucial.
Yo, I’ve been there! Here’s a quick tip: Use discord.js to grab user messages and chuck 'em into a queue (array or MongoDB). Then set up a timer to check the queue every 5 mins. When it’s time, pop off a request and use child_process to run ur Python script. Easy peasy! Just watch out for weird inputs, ya know?