Python Discord bot error: 'Intents' argument missing

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I’m having trouble with my Python Discord bot. When I try to run it, I get an error saying I’m missing a required argument called ‘intents’. Here’s what my code looks like:

import chatbot
import config

bot = chatbot.Bot()

@bot.on('start')
def bot_ready():
    print('Bot is online!')

@bot.on('message')
def handle_message(msg):
    if msg.author == bot.user:
        return

    if msg.content.startswith('!greet'):
        msg.reply('Hi there!')

bot.start(config.TOKEN)

When I run this, I get an error that says:

TypeError: __init__() missing 1 required keyword-only argument: 'intents'

I’ve tried looking for solutions online but nothing seems to work. Can anyone help me figure out what I’m doing wrong and how to fix this ‘intents’ issue? I’m new to making Discord bots and I’m not sure what this means or how to add it to my code. Thanks!

2

The ‘intents’ error you’re encountering is a common issue with newer versions of Discord.py. Intents are essentially permissions that specify which events your bot can receive and respond to. To resolve this, you’ll need to modify your code to explicitly declare the intents your bot requires.

Try updating your code like this:

import discord
from discord.ext import commands

intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.message_content = True

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix='!', intents=intents)

@bot.event
async def on_ready():
    print('Bot is online!')

@bot.command()
async def greet(ctx):
    await ctx.send('Hi there!')

bot.run(config.TOKEN)

This modification should resolve the ‘intents’ error and get your bot running. Remember to install the latest version of discord.py if you haven’t already. Let me know if you encounter any further issues!

3

yea, ive run into this before. its a pain but easy fix. u gotta add intents to ur bot setup. try this:

import discord
intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.message_content = True
bot = discord.Client(intents=intents)

that should sort it. also make sure u enable intents in the discord dev portal for ur bot. gl!

4

I had a similar issue when I first started working with Discord bots. The ‘intents’ problem can be frustrating, but it’s actually a security feature Discord implemented to give bot developers more control over what information their bots can access.

Here’s what worked for me:

First, make sure you’re using the latest version of discord.py. Then, at the top of your script, import the necessary modules and set up your intents:

import discord
intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.message_content = True

Then, when you create your bot instance, pass the intents:

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix=‘!’, intents=intents)

This should resolve the ‘intents’ error. Also, don’t forget to enable the necessary intents in your Discord Developer Portal for your bot. It’s an extra step, but it’s crucial for the bot to function properly.

Hope this helps! Let us know if you run into any other issues.