Hey everyone! I’m having a problem with my Discord bot. I made it using the bot maker app and set it up to send GIFs when a specific command is used. The command format is $image[gif url].
The issue is that when I use the command with a GIF URL, it just shows up as a gray square instead of the actual GIF. Weirdly enough, it works perfectly fine with regular image files like PNGs or JPEGs.
I’ve tried different GIF URLs but the result is always the same. Has anyone else run into this problem? Do you know what might be causing it or how to fix it? I’m pretty new to bot making, so any help would be awesome!
Also, if there’s a better way to handle GIFs in Discord bots, I’m all ears. Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions!
I encountered this issue before. It’s likely related to Discord’s cache or the way your bot processes GIF URLs. Try clearing your Discord cache or restarting the app. If that doesn’t work, consider using Discord’s native GIF picker instead of custom URLs. It’s more reliable and user-friendly. Alternatively, you could look into implementing a GIF search API directly in your bot. This would allow users to search and post GIFs without dealing with URLs. Just ensure you’re following Discord’s rate limits and terms of service when implementing any new features.
hey luna, i had a similar issue. check if ur bot has the ‘embed links’ permission enabled. also, make sure the gif url ends with ‘.gif’. some hosts use redirects that mess things up. if that doesnt work, try using tenor or giphy APIs instead. theyre pretty easy to setup and work great with discord bots
I’ve dealt with this exact problem in my own Discord bot. The issue might be related to how your bot is handling the GIF URLs. Some things to try:
Double-check that your bot has the ‘Embed Links’ permission in the server.
Make sure you’re using direct links to the GIF files, not just general page URLs.
Consider using a GIF API like Tenor or Giphy instead of raw URLs. They’re more reliable and easier to implement.
If you’re comfortable with coding, you might want to look into using a library like discord.js. It has built-in methods for handling embeds and attachments that work well with GIFs.
Remember to test thoroughly after making changes. Good luck with your bot!