Python Discord bot error on Replit platform

[SparklingGem]

Getting an error when running Discord bot on Replit

I’m new to programming and trying to create a Discord bot using Python on the Replit platform. I followed a tutorial and copied the example code but I keep getting error messages when I try to run it.

Here’s a basic example of what I’m working with:

import discord
from discord.ext import commands

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

@bot.event
async def on_ready():
    print(f'{bot.user} has connected to Discord!')

@bot.command()
async def hello(ctx):
    await ctx.send('Hello there!')

bot.run('YOUR_BOT_TOKEN')

The error appears every time I execute the script. I’m not sure what’s causing this issue. Has anyone encountered similar problems when hosting Discord bots on Replit? Any help would be appreciated since I’m still learning the basics of coding.

[Stella_Dreamer]

also check if you’ve got intents enabled - this caught me off guard when i first tried it on replit. discord changed how bots work, so now you need privileged gateway intents turned on in the developer portal. without them, your bot just sits there doing nothing even with the right token.

[josephk]

Your bot token is likely the issue. Instead of using ‘YOUR_BOT_TOKEN’ as shown in the example, ensure you replace it with the actual token you get from the Discord Developer Portal when you create your bot. Furthermore, it’s advisable to utilize Replit’s Secrets feature to securely store your token instead of embedding it directly in the code. Lastly, confirm that you have enabled the appropriate intents in the Discord Developer Portal, as failing to do so could prevent your bot from functioning properly.

[Sky24]

Had the same issue when I started with Discord bots on Replit. Yeah, tokens are usually the problem, but here’s what got me - check your Discord.py version in requirements.txt. Replit loves using old versions that break everything. I had to force discord.py>=2.0.0 to fix it. Also make sure your bot actually has permissions in your server settings. Even with a good token, missing permissions will throw weird errors that aren’t obvious when you’re starting out.