Setting up a custom command for Discord Python bot

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# Help needed with Discord bot command

I'm working on a Discord bot in Python. The bot connects fine, but I'm stuck on making a custom command work. Here's what I've got:

- Bot connects and sends a message (working)
- Trying to add a command called `bot_info`
- Command should reply with some text
- Using discord.py library

My code looks something like this:

```python
from discord.ext import commands
import discord

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

@bot.event
async def on_ready():
    print('Bot is online!')
    
@bot.command()
async def bot_info(ctx):
    await ctx.send('Here is some info about the bot...')

bot.run('TOKEN_GOES_HERE')

When I type !bot_info in Discord, nothing happens. What am I missing? Any help is appreciated!

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hey there! make sure u’ve enabled message content intent in ur discord developer portal. also, check if the bot has permissions to read/send messages in the channel. try adding some error handling to see if there’s any issues. good luck with ur bot!

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Have you verified that your bot token is correct? A common oversight is using an incorrect or expired token. Also, ensure you’re running the latest version of discord.py. Outdated libraries can sometimes cause unexpected behavior.

Another thing to check is whether your bot has the necessary permissions in the server and channel where you’re testing the command. Sometimes, bots can connect but lack specific permissions to respond to commands.

If all else fails, try adding some debug logging. Place a print statement at the start of your bot_info function to see if it’s being triggered at all. This can help isolate whether the issue is with command recognition or execution.

Lastly, consider using Discord’s slash commands instead. They’re more reliable and offer better user experience.

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I encountered a similar issue when developing my Discord bot. The problem might be with the intents setup. Instead of using default intents, try explicitly setting the ones you need:

intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.message_content = True
bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix='!', intents=intents)

This ensures the bot can read message content, which is crucial for command detection. Also, double-check your bot’s role permissions in the server. It needs ‘Read Messages’ and ‘Send Messages’ at minimum.

If it still doesn’t work, try adding some logging or print statements in your command function to see if it’s being triggered at all. This can help pinpoint where exactly the issue lies.