I am currently following a tutorial and I replicated the exact steps provided, yet the $inspire command isn’t functioning properly. My bot has been granted all necessary permissions. Below is the code I am using for reference:
import discord
import os
import requests
import json
intents = discord.Intents.default()
client = discord.Client(intents=intents)
def fetch_quote():
response = requests.get('https://zenquotes.io/api/random')
data = json.loads(response.text)
quote = data[0]['q'] + ' – ' + data[0]['a']
return quote
@client.event
async def on_ready():
print('Logged in as {0.user}'.format(client))
@client.event
async def on_message(message):
if message.author == client.user:
return
if message.content.startswith('$inspire'):
quote = fetch_quote()
await message.channel.send(quote)
client.run(os.environ['TOKEN'])
I am using Python and coding this bot on Replit. My intention is to receive a new inspirational quote from zenquotes.io every time I enter $inspire in my Discord channel.
check if intents.messages is enabled for ur bot. without that, the bot won’t capture new messages in the channel. u can enable it in the discord developer portal by setting the ‘MESSAGE_CONTENT’ intent, then update ur code like intents = discord.Intents.default() to intents = discord.Intents(messages=True).
One other possible issue might be that your bot token is not set up correctly in your environment variables on Replit. Double-check to ensure that the token in your os.environ['TOKEN'] is accurate and that it’s correctly set in your Replit secrets. Sometimes, minor errors in your token, such as extra spaces or incorrect variable name, could also prevent the bot from functioning as expected. Additionally, verify if your bot has the necessary server permissions to read messages in the Discord channel.
U may also want to debug using print statements. Add something like print('Message received') inside the on_message event to see if your bot is actually reading messages. this will help u know where it breaks. sometimes the simplest checks are helpful 
Your hosting environment on Replit could potentially affect the bot’s performance as well. Ensure your Replit project has sufficient resources allocated, and check whether there are any connectivity issues that might interfere with your bot’s operations. Additionally, examine if there are any errors in the Replit console that could give clues as to why the command might not be functioning as intended. If the bot works inconsistently, try restarting the Replit instance and see if that resolves the issue.
Another aspect to look into could be the version of the Discord library you’re using. Ensure that your discord.py library is up-to-date or compatible with the code base you’re working on. You might be using deprecated functionalities if you’re on an outdated version. Updating or re-installing the library might solve the issue, as Discord occasionally deprecates old methods with updates. Also, check if there are any rate limits imposed on the API requests by zenquotes.io to avoid disruptions in the bot’s normal operations.