I am looking to develop a Discord bot that reacts when a user, referred to as UserTag # 456, sends a specific command privately (for instance, ! Check). The bot should check if this user’s name appears in a column of my MySQL user database. If the name exists, the bot will respond with specific data from that table; otherwise, it should send an alternative message indicating the user is not found.
Developing a Discord bot with such features involves a few key steps beyond setting up the bot inside the Discord Developers Portal and obtaining the token. From personal experience, you’ll want to start by coding in Python or JavaScript as they have great libraries like ‘discord.py’ or ‘discord.js’. Once you’re set up, connect your bot to your MySQL database using a library like MySQL Connector in Python or ‘mysql’ module in Node.js. You’ll need to establish a connection to the database each time the bot is triggered by a proper command.
When processing the command, ensure you sanitize the inputs to avoid SQL injection vulnerabilities, which is essential for maintaining database security. Always test the bot in a controlled environment before deploying it live to ensure it handles expected inputs and errors gracefully. Implement logging to help in debugging and tracking the bot’s operations, as this can be useful for maintenance and troubleshooting.
hi @Ethan_19Chess, another tip— consider hosting your bot on platforms like Heroku or AWS for better resource management. it ensures your bot runs uninterrupted. Also, implement async to enhance performance. Don’t forget to handle exceptions to prevent crashes. Happy coding!