Clawdbot Discord Integration

Connect Clawdbot AI assistant to Discord for intelligent bot automation, server management, and AI-powered conversations in your Discord community.

Clawdbot Discord Integration Overview

Clawdbot Discord integration enables you to bring AI-powered assistance to your Discord servers. With Clawdbot Discord, you can create intelligent bots that respond to messages, moderate communities, and provide AI-driven interactions for your Discord members.

Why Use Clawdbot with Discord?

Discord is the leading platform for gaming and community communication. Integrating Clawdbot with Discord offers:

FeatureClawdbot Discord Benefit
Server IntegrationClawdbot Discord works across multiple servers
Slash CommandsNative Discord slash command support with Clawdbot
Thread SupportClawdbot Discord responds in threads
Voice ChannelsClawdbot Discord can join voice for transcription
Role-Based AccessControl Clawdbot Discord access by Discord roles

Setting Up Clawdbot Discord

Prerequisites

Before connecting Clawdbot to Discord, ensure you have:

  • Clawdbot installed on your device
  • A Discord account
  • Discord Developer Portal access
  • Server administrator permissions

Step 1: Create a Discord Application

Set up your Clawdbot Discord application:

  1. Go to Discord Developer Portal
  2. Click "New Application"
  3. Name your Clawdbot Discord application
  4. Navigate to "Bot" section
  5. Click "Add Bot"
  6. Copy the bot token for Clawdbot Discord

Step 2: Configure Bot Permissions

Set Clawdbot Discord permissions:

Required permissions for Clawdbot Discord:

  • Read Messages/View Channels
  • Send Messages
  • Embed Links
  • Read Message History
  • Add Reactions
  • Use Slash Commands

Step 3: Add Clawdbot Discord to Server

Generate an invite link for Clawdbot Discord:

clawdbot channels add discord --token YOUR_BOT_TOKEN
clawdbot discord invite

Use the generated URL to add Clawdbot Discord to your server.

Step 4: Verify Clawdbot Discord Connection

Check your Clawdbot Discord status:

clawdbot channels status discord

Expected output:

Discord Channel Status:
- Connection: Connected
- Bot: Clawdbot#1234
- Servers: 3
- Clawdbot: Active

Clawdbot Discord Features

Slash Commands

Clawdbot Discord supports native slash commands:

CommandClawdbot Discord Action
/askAsk Clawdbot a question
/helpClawdbot Discord help menu
/settingsConfigure Clawdbot Discord
/summarizeClawdbot summarizes conversation

Register Clawdbot Discord slash commands:

clawdbot discord commands register

Message Responses

Clawdbot Discord responds to mentions and configured triggers:

clawdbot configure discord --trigger "@Clawdbot"

Thread Support

Clawdbot Discord can create and respond in threads:

  • Auto-create threads for long conversations
  • Respond within existing threads
  • Thread-specific context memory

Server Management

Use Clawdbot Discord for server administration:

  • Welcome new members
  • Auto-moderate content
  • Role assignment automation
  • Activity logging

Multi-Server Support

Clawdbot Discord works across multiple servers with per-server configuration:

{
  "discord": {
    "servers": {
      "server_id_1": {
        "channels": ["general", "bot-commands"],
        "roles": ["@everyone"]
      },
      "server_id_2": {
        "channels": ["ai-chat"],
        "roles": ["Premium"]
      }
    }
  }
}

Clawdbot Discord Configuration

Bot Settings

Configure your Clawdbot Discord bot:

{
  "discord": {
    "token": "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN",
    "prefix": "!",
    "slashCommands": true,
    "respondToMentions": true,
    "allowDMs": true
  }
}

Channel Restrictions

Limit Clawdbot Discord to specific channels:

clawdbot configure discord --channels "bot-commands,ai-chat"

Role-Based Access

Control who can use Clawdbot Discord:

SettingDescription
allowedRolesRoles that can interact with Clawdbot Discord
adminRolesRoles that can configure Clawdbot Discord
blockedUsersUsers blocked from Clawdbot Discord

Clawdbot Discord Credential Storage

Clawdbot stores Discord credentials securely:

~/.clawdbot/credentials/discord/bot_token
~/.clawdbot/credentials/discord/servers.json

Your Clawdbot Discord data remains on your local machine.

Clawdbot Discord with Discord.js

Clawdbot Discord uses Discord.js for enhanced functionality:

  • Event handling
  • Interaction support
  • Embed builders
  • Component support (buttons, selects)

Troubleshooting Clawdbot Discord

Bot Offline

If Clawdbot Discord appears offline:

  1. Verify token: clawdbot channels verify discord
  2. Check gateway connection
  3. Review logs: cat /tmp/clawdbot/discord.log

Slash Commands Not Working

If Clawdbot Discord slash commands fail:

  1. Re-register commands: clawdbot discord commands register
  2. Check bot permissions
  3. Verify server-specific command registration

Permission Errors

If Clawdbot Discord lacks permissions:

  1. Review bot role position
  2. Check channel-specific permissions
  3. Re-invite with correct permissions

Clawdbot Discord Best Practices

  1. Use Slash Commands: Clawdbot Discord slash commands provide better UX
  2. Set Channel Limits: Restrict Clawdbot Discord to appropriate channels
  3. Configure Roles: Use role-based access for Clawdbot Discord
  4. Monitor Activity: Review Clawdbot Discord logs regularly

Clawdbot Discord Use Cases

Community Support

Deploy Clawdbot Discord as a support bot:

  • Answer FAQs automatically
  • Escalate complex issues
  • Provide 24/7 assistance

Gaming Communities

Use Clawdbot Discord for gaming servers:

  • Game information lookup
  • Team coordination
  • Event scheduling

Developer Communities

Clawdbot Discord for developer servers:

  • Code assistance
  • Documentation lookup
  • Bug triage

Next Steps