Hey everyone! I run a Discord server where we use roles to help people find gaming buddies. Now I want to let users assign these roles to themselves by clicking on reactions.
I’ve heard Dyno can do this, but I’m worried about security. Are there safer options out there?
What bots have you used for this? Any tips on setting them up securely? I know we’ll have to give the bot some permissions, but I want to be as careful as possible.
Thanks for any suggestions!
I’ve had great success with Carl-bot for reaction roles. It’s reliable and offers granular control over permissions. You can set up multiple roles per message and even use custom emojis. The setup process is straightforward, and their documentation is comprehensive. Just remember to regularly audit your bot permissions and keep Carl-bot updated. As for security, I’ve never encountered issues, but it’s always wise to monitor activity logs. If you’re concerned, you can also set up role hierarchies to limit what assigned roles can do.
I’ve been using YAGPDB (Yet Another General Purpose Discord Bot) for reaction roles on my server, and it’s been rock-solid. The setup is a bit more involved than some other bots, but that extra complexity gives you way more control over how the roles work. You can set up custom commands, timed roles, and even role menus with multiple pages if you need them.
Security-wise, YAGPDB is open source, which I find reassuring. You can review the code yourself if you’re so inclined. Just make sure to set up proper role hierarchies and only give the bot the permissions it absolutely needs.
One tip: start with a test channel and a few dummy roles to get comfortable with the system before rolling it out to your whole server. It’ll save you some headaches down the line.
MEE6 is pretty solid for reaction roles. i’ve used it on my server for months with no issues. it’s easy to set up and has lots of other features too. just make sure to only give it the permissions it needs and you should be good to go