JavaScript Discord bot not responding to commands

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Hey everyone, I’m trying to set up my first Discord bot using a GitHub repo. The bot connects to Discord and logs into the server just fine, but it’s not responding to any commands like !help. I’m not super familiar with the code since I didn’t write it, but the command handling part looks okay to me.

Here’s a snippet of the code:

if (msg.content === '!new' && !activeGame) {
  startNewGame(msg)
} else if (msg.content === '!begin' && activeGame && !activeGame.isRunning) {
  msg.delete()
  activeGame.begin()
} else if (msg.content === '!info') {
  msg.channel.send(`!new: Start a new game\n!begin: Begin the game you just created`)
}

I’m getting an error in my terminal that says command is not defined. Any ideas what might be causing this? I’m pretty new to JavaScript, so I might be missing something obvious. Thanks in advance for any help!

2

hey man, have u checked if the bot has the right permissions? sometimes discord can be weird abt that. also, make sure ur using the right prefix for commands. the error bout ‘command not defined’ sounds like theres a problem somewhere else in the code. might wanna look thru everything again, especially parts that handle messages.

3

The ‘command is not defined’ error suggests there might be code elsewhere trying to use a ‘command’ variable that hasn’t been declared. This could be in an event handler or another part of the bot’s code not shown here.

I’d recommend reviewing the entire codebase, particularly any sections dealing with message or command handling. Look for instances where ‘command’ is being used and ensure it’s properly defined.

Also, consider implementing a more robust command handling system. The current if/else structure can be limiting and error-prone. A command handler using a Map or object to store commands can be more flexible and easier to maintain.

Lastly, make sure your bot has the necessary intents enabled in the Discord Developer Portal. Without the right intents, your bot might not receive the events it needs to respond to commands.

4

I’ve run into similar issues when setting up Discord bots before. Based on the code snippet you shared, it looks like the bot is using basic if/else statements to handle commands rather than a more robust command handler system. This can sometimes cause problems, especially if there are typos or the commands aren’t exactly matching what’s expected.

A couple things to check:

  1. Make sure the bot has the necessary permissions in your Discord server to read and send messages.

  2. Double-check that you’re using the correct prefix before commands. In your code, it’s using ‘!’ but make sure that matches what you’re actually typing in Discord.

  3. The error ‘command is not defined’ suggests there might be an issue elsewhere in the code. It could be trying to reference a variable or function that doesn’t exist.

If those don’t help, you might want to consider implementing a more structured command handler. It can make debugging easier and allow for more flexible command management. There are lots of tutorials out there for setting this up if you’re interested in giving it a try.