Using Discord.js, I want to know when my bot joins a server. I currently call botInstance.serverList.itemArray(). Is there any event that fires upon joining?
hey, try the ‘guildCreate’ event. it fires when your bot joins a new server. hope that helps!
In my experience, when a bot is added to a guild, Discord.js handles this gracefully by firing its native event designed for that purpose. During earlier projects, I set up my bot to listen for the joining event which allowed it to perform tasks such as logging the event, setting up initial configurations, and even establishing default permissions automatically. I found that incorporating this into the bot’s startup sequence not only streamlined the onboarding process but also made it easier to manage guild-specific settings as soon as the bot became active in a new server.
Based on my experience, the Discord.js event that triggers when a bot is added to a guild is the ‘guildCreate’ event. I used this event to set up initial configurations and log data upon joining new servers, which ensured that essential tasks were executed immediately after the bot became active. This event provided a seamless trigger for executing guild-specific actions, such as initializing database entries and configuring permissions. In my projects, adopting the ‘guildCreate’ event has led to a more efficient onboarding process and better management of resources upon joining a new server.
hey, i set my bot to do init actions when it gets added by using the event that fires off upon entering a new server. once it’s in, you can immediately run your config stuff. hope that works for yuo!
In my recent project, I initially overlooked how crucial the moment of joining really is until I integrated the ‘guildCreate’ event into the setup procedure. Capturing this event allowed me to automate server-specific configurations immediately, thereby minimizing manual adjustments later on. I also found it valuable for logging and debugging, especially when tracking server metrics or setting up permissions dynamically. A useful tip from my experience is to ensure that any asynchronous initialization within that event is properly managed so that subsequent tasks execute in the correct order.