I’m working on a Discord bot using Python and I’m stuck on customizing the command descriptions. When users type the help command for a specific function, they only see the command syntax without any explanation. For instance:
User: !info greet
Bot: !greet [name]
But the help command itself has a description:
User: !info help
Bot: !help [command] | Shows command info
I want to add descriptions to my other commands too. How can I set up custom explanations for each command in my bot? Is there a specific method or attribute I need to use? Any tips would be really helpful!
I’ve been in your shoes, and I know how frustrating it can be to get those command descriptions just right. Here’s what worked for me:
When you’re setting up your commands, make sure to include a detailed ‘help’ parameter. It’s a game-changer. For example:
@bot.command(help=‘Greets a user with a customizable message’)
async def greet(ctx, name):
# Your code here
This way, when someone uses the help command, they’ll see a proper explanation. It’s also worth considering creating a separate help file for more complex commands. You can then load these descriptions dynamically, which keeps your main code cleaner.
Remember to test your help messages thoroughly. What seems clear to you might not be to your users. Good luck with your bot!
Having worked on several Discord bots, I can confirm that adding descriptions to commands is crucial for user experience. The key is to utilize the ‘brief’ and ‘help’ parameters when defining your commands. Here’s an example:
@bot.command(brief='Quick greeting', help='Greets a user with a custom message. Usage: !greet [name]')
async def greet(ctx, name):
# Command logic here
The ‘brief’ parameter provides a short description for the command list, while ‘help’ offers a more detailed explanation when users specifically request information about that command. This approach allows you to provide both concise and comprehensive descriptions, enhancing your bot’s usability significantly.
Additionally, consider implementing a custom help command for more complex bots, giving you full control over the format and content of help messages.
hey there! i’ve dealt with this before. you need to set the description attribute for each command when defining them. it’s pretty simple:
@bot.command(description='Says hello to someone')
async def greet(ctx, name):
# your code here
this’ll show up in the help command. hope that helps!