I manage a fairly large Discord server and I’m interested in creating my own personalized bot. However, I have little to no experience with coding or bots. Could anyone provide some guidance or tips on how to get started?
To begin developing a Discord bot, it’s essential to start with a clear idea of what you want the bot to accomplish. This helps in choosing the required tools and libraries. If you’re new to coding, Python is a great language to start since Discord has a robust library called discord.py. Set up a development environment on your computer or use an online editor like Replit for convenience. You will need to create a Discord application on the Discord Developer Portal to get your bot token, which allows your bot to interact with your server. From there, step-by-step tutorials online can guide you through creating basic commands and functionalities. Practice and gradual learning will be key to creating the bot you envision.
hey gizmo! if ur starting from scratch, sometimes using a bot framework can be super helpful. platforms like BotGhost or Discord Bot Maker allow u to make basic bots with little coding knowledge. it’s a great way to get familiar before diving into actual coding.