My Discord bot suddenly stopped responding to commands. Help!

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Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle with my Discord bot. I was trying to add some cool new stuff, but it didn’t work out. So I got rid of the new code, but now my bot’s acting like a stubborn mule – it won’t respond to any commands! It’s still online, just totally ignoring everything. I’ve gone through my code but can’t spot the problem. I’m pretty new to this bot-coding thing, so I might be missing something obvious.

Here’s my main file:

const fs = require('fs');
const DiscordBot = require('discord.js');
const { commandPrefix, botToken } = require('./settings.json');

const bot = new DiscordBot.Client();
bot.actions = new DiscordBot.Collection();

const actionFiles = fs.readdirSync('./actions').filter(file => file.endsWith('.js'));

for (const file of actionFiles) {
    const action = require(`./actions/${file}`);
    bot.actions.set(action.trigger, action);
}

bot.once('ready', () => {
    console.log('Bot is up and running!');
});

bot.on('message', msg => {
    console.log(msg);
    if (!msg.content.startsWith(commandPrefix) || msg.author.bot) return;

    const params = msg.content.slice(commandPrefix.length).trim().split(/ +/);
    const action = params.shift().toLowerCase();

    if (!bot.actions.has(action)) return;

    try {
        bot.actions.get(action).run(msg, params);
    } catch (err) {
        console.error(err);
        msg.reply('Oops! Something went wrong with that command!');
    }
});

bot.login(botToken);

And here’s one of my action files:

function selectRandom(list) {
    return list[Math.floor(Math.random() * list.length)];
}

module.exports = {
    trigger: 'toss',
    info: 'This command tosses an item!',
    run(msg, params) {
        const items = ['an apple', 'a watermelon', 'a carrot', 'an ice cube', 'a wrench', 'a laptop'];

        msg.channel.send(
            `${msg.author} tossed ${selectRandom(items)} at ${msg.mentions.users.first() ?? 'everyone'}!`
        );
    },
};

Any ideas what could be causing this?

2

yo, have u tried checkin ur console for any error messages? sometimes the bot throws errors but keeps runnin. also, make sure ur node.js is up to date. outdated versions can cause weird issues. if nothin else works, try deletin the node_modules folder and runnin npm install again. fixed similar probs for me before

3

Having dealt with similar issues in the past, I’ve learned that troubleshooting a Discord bot can often be a process of elimination. In my experience, small configuration errors, especially in the settings file, can lead to the bot no longer responding. It might help to reexamine the token and prefix in your settings and, if possible, add some logging to ensure the event listener for messages is receiving inputs correctly. It’s also worthwhile to verify that the bot has the proper permissions in the Discord server and that nothing in the server settings is inadvertently inhibiting its ability to read and send messages. Lastly, double-check that all your action files are correctly structured and located in the right directory. Sometimes a simple restart or redeploy can resolve lingering issues that aren’t immediately obvious.

4

I’ve encountered this issue before, and it can be frustrating. From what I can see in your code, everything looks structurally sound. However, one thing that stands out is the console.log(msg) in your message event listener. This could potentially flood your console and slow down your bot’s responsiveness. Try removing that line and see if it helps.

Another thing to check is your bot’s permissions on Discord. Sometimes, server settings can change unexpectedly, preventing the bot from seeing messages or responding. It’s worth verifying that your bot has the necessary permissions in the server settings.

Lastly, have you checked your Discord Developer Portal to ensure your bot’s token hasn’t been reset? If it has, you’ll need to update it in your settings.json file. These steps have helped me in similar situations.