A Guide to Discord/Bots
Bots are automated Discord users utilizing the Discord API. They can be identified in a server by the "BOT" tag next to their name.
Popular Discord Bots
editMEE6
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Named after Mr. Meeseeks, a character from the Adult Swim series Rick and Morty, MEE6 is one of the most popular bots on Discord, utilized in 15,300,000 servers. MEE6 has many functions, including:
- sending a welcome message to new members who join a server
- rewarding a user with XP points if they stay consistently active in a server
- playing music
- announcement functions for Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Moderation Commands | |
| !ban | To ban a user from the server |
| !tempban | To temporarily ban a user from the server |
| !clear | To delete select messages in a channel |
| !infractions | To display a user's infractions |
| !kick | To kick a user from the server |
| !mute | To mute a user on the server |
| !tempmute | To temporarily mute a user on the server |
| !role-info | To get info about a specific role |
| !server-info | To get info about the server |
| !slowmode | To enable or disable slowmode in a channel |
| !unban | To unban a user from the server |
| !unmute | To unmute a user on the server |
| !user-info | To get info about a specific user |
| !warn | To warn a user |
| Music Commands | |
| !play | To start playing a song from the queue |
| !stop | To stop/pause the current song |
| !search | To search for a song |
| !record | To record the current conversation in a voice channel |
| !stop-recording | To stop recording and get the link to the audio file |
| !seek | To jump to a specific time in the song |
| !volume | To increase or decrease the volume up to 200% |
| !add | To add a song to the queue |
| !queue | To list out all the songs in the queue |
| !clear-queue | To remove all the songs from the queue |
| !skip | To skip the next song in the queue |
| !vote-skip | To start a vote to skip the next song in the queue |
| !join | To add the bot to your voice channel |
| !leave | To remove the bot from your voice channel |
| !start-quiz | To start a music quiz with your friends in Discord |
| !stop-quiz | To stop the music quiz |
Carl-bot
editCarl-bot is another popular Discord bot, utilized in 3,950,000 servers. Carl-bot offers many features, including adding reaction roles, moderation, and logging.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /about | Shows some interesting stats about the bot |
| /attachmentspam disable | Disable Attachmentspam |
| /attachmentspam set | Set attachment settings for the server |
| /attachmentspam punishment | Sets the punishment(s) for hitting the rate limit |
| /autofeeds list | Shows a list of autofeeds created in this server |
| /autofeeds create | Creates an autofeed |
| /autofeeds silent | Creates a silent autofeed for things that you don't necessarily want to ping someone for |
| /autofeeds everyone | Creates an autofeed for things that you necessarily want to ping everyone for |
| /autofeeds here | Creates a silent autofeed for things that you don't necessarily want to ping someone for |
| /autofeeds silence | Silences an existing normal autofeed so that it will not ping anyone upon announcing |
| /autofeeds move | Moves autofeed to to a different channel |
| /autofeeds repeat | Repeats autofeed to after specified duration |
| /autofeeds delete | Deletes an autofeed with the specific time |
| /autofeeds clear | Clears all autofeeds |
| /automod server | Show's the servers current automod settings |
| /automod whitelist | Add/remove roles and/or channels to/from whitelist |
| /automod media | Marks channels as "media only" allowing only attachments and/or links to be posted |
| /automod unmedia | Unmarks channels as "media only" allowing any content to be posted again |
| /automod drama | Set up a drama channel for mods only. This channel should not be made public. |
| /automod log | Set the channel where automatic automod actions go |
| /automod threshold | Sets the warning threshold to automatically punish people after receiving x number of warnings |
| /automod warnpunishment | Sets the punishment for hitting the warning threshold |
| /autoresponse server | View a brief overview of the autoresponses set up in the server |
| /autoresponse list | Shows a full list of triggers set up in the server |
| /autoresponse clear | Removes all triggers |
| /autoresponse create | Creates a normal autoresponse trigger, checks for substring |
| /autoresponse strict | Creates a "strict" trigger, meaning the exact word has to be present somewhere in the message |
| /autoresponse startswith | Triggers created with this command are only invoked when a message starts with the trigger |
| /autoresponse endswith | Triggers are only invoked when a message ends with it |
| /autoresponse exact | Triggers are only invoked when a message is exactly like it |
| /autoresponse channel | Only works in channels where the command was used |
| /autoresponse remove | Removes a trigger by name |
| /autoresponse ignore | Adds one or more channels/members to be ignored by the bot |
| /autoresponse unignore | Removes one or more channels/members to be ignored by the bot |
| /autorole show | Shows a list of roles that all members get when joining |
| /autorole reassign | Toggles reassigning roles on rejoining |
| /autorole blacklist | Blacklists roles from being reassigned |
| /autorole unblacklist | A whitelisted role is a role that you can assign to yourself with !role <role> |
| /autorole add | Adds a role to be automatically assigned |
| /autorole remove | Removes a role from being auto assigned |
| /avatars | Gives you a users avatar in different formats |
| /banmessage | Sets a ban message to be sent to the greet channel when a member is banned |
| /caps limit | Set caps limit for the server |
| /caps punishment | Sets the punishment(s) for hitting the rate limit |
| /censor server | View censor settings for server |
| /censor words | Removes/Adds one or more words from the blacklist |
| /censor display | Shows all the blacklisted words |
| /censor clear | Removes all blacklisted words |
| /censor punishment | Sets the punishment(s) for saying a bad word |
| /cute | Cute but not necessarily cat or dog related |
| /deletefiles | Deletes posted Non-image/video/text files from the server |
| /echo | Makes the bot say something in the specified channel |
| /embed edit | Edits the title and description |
| /embed custom | Posts an embed in a specified channel based on the raw JSON discord uses |
| /embed editcustom | Ecembed means edit custom embed and requires you to pass in JSON |
| /embed source | Fetches the JSON source of an embed (any embed!) |
| /embed create | Creates an embed with the specified color in the specified channel |
| /farewell | Sets a farewell message to be sent to the greet channel when a member leaves |
| /feeds list | Shows a list of feeds created in this server |
| /feeds create | Creates a feed |
| /feeds announce | Announces a feed |
| /feeds delete | Deletes a feed |
| /feeds move | Moves a feed to a specified channel |
| /feeds clear | Clears all feeds |
| /fun aesthetics | ｍａｋｅｓ ｔｅｘｔ ｌｏｏｋ ｌｉｋｅ ｔｈｉｓ |
| /fun pick | Chooses a random element from the supplied choices, use a comma for multi word selects |
| /fun fraktur | 𝔪𝔞𝔨𝔢𝔰 𝔱𝔢𝔵𝔱 𝔩𝔬𝔬𝔨 𝔩𝔦𝔨𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔰 |
| /fun boldfraktur | 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖊𝖝𝖙 𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖐 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 |
| /fun fancy | 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 |
| /fun boldfancy | 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓼 𝓽𝓮𝔁𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 |
| /fun double | 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 |
| /fun smallcaps | ᴍᴀᴋᴇꜱ ᴛᴇxᴛ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ |
| /fun eightball | Ask Yes/No questions to seek advice |
| /fun owofy | Converts/Adds random "w" and "y" to random places |
| /fun emojify | Makes emojify text |
| /fun urbandictionary | Looks up the definition for a word on Urban Dictionary |
| /fun clap | 👏 makes 👏 text 👏 look 👏 like 👏 this 👏 |
| /fun space | lets you pick anything you want to put in between the words |
| /fun info | Shows some interesting information about a member |
| /fun addemoji | Add custom emoji in the server with your desired name |
| /fun coinflip | Flips a coin |
| /help | Shows Help Options for all cogs and commands |
| /highlight add | Add a word to highlight |
| /highlight remove | Removes a specific highlighted word from you |
| /highlight block | Blocks one or more channels or members |
| /highlight unblock | Unblocks one or more channels or members |
| /highlight clear | Removes all highlights from you |
| /highlight show | Displays the words you have highlighted and which members and channels you're ignoring |
| /highlight matches | This shows which of your highlighted words will be triggered with a test sentence |
| /invitespam server | Shows Invitespam settings for the server |
| /invitespam norole | Same as setting it to "block" except it only affects members without roles |
| /invitespam punishment | Sets the punishment(s) for posting server invites |
| /joindm | Sets the message that will be sent in pms to a member joining |
| /level member | Shows the rank card for a member |
| /level mee6import | Import Levels from MEE6 |
| /level config | Show's the servers current level config |
| /level rate | Set level rate |
| /level blacklist | Blacklists/Unblacklists one or more roles or channels |
| /level mod | Sets what a level has to be evenly divisible by to be announced |
| /level limit | Announce levels only if they're above this limit |
Dyno
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Dyno is an all-purpose Discord bot that offers moderation, custom commands, and other features.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Fun | |
| ?rps [choice] | Play Rock Paper Scissors with the bot |
| ?dadjoke | Get a random Dad joke |
| ?poll [message] "[choice 1]" "[choice 2]"
?poll show [message ID/link] |
Start a poll (max 10 choices) |
| ?space | Get info about the space station |
| ?cat | Find some cute cat pictures |
| ?github [repo name]
?github [owner]/[repo name] |
Get info on a Github repository |
| ?pokemon [name] | Get info on pokemon |
| ?dog | Find some cute dog pictures |
| ?pug | Find some cute pug pictures |
| ?norris | Get a random Chuck Norris fact |
| ?itunes [song name] | Get info on a song |
| ?flip | Flip a coin |
| Game | |
| ?league [subcommand] [args] | Get summoner, champion, history, build, and more stats for League of Legends! |
| Info | |
| ?info | Get bot info |
| ?uptime | Get bot uptime |
| ?premium | Dyno premium information (Responds in DM) |
| Manager | |
| ?addrole [role name] (color name/hex) (hoist) | Add a new role, with optional color and hoist |
| ?setnick [user] [new nickname] | Change the nickname of a user |
| ?addmod [role] | Add a moderator role |
| ?rolecolor [role] [hex color] | Change the color of a role |
| ?ignorechannel [channel] | Toggles command usage in a channel. (Does not affect mods and managers). |
| ?rolename [role], [new name] | Change the name of a role |
| ?listmods | List moderators |
| ?delrole [role] | Delete a role |
| ?nick [new nickname] | Change the bot nickname |
| ?delmod [role] | Remove a moderator role |
| ?purge [count]
?purge user [user] [count] ?purge match [text] (count) ?purge not [text] (count) ?purge startswith [text] (count) ?purge endswith [text] (count) ?purge links ?purge invites (count) ?purge images (count) ?purge mentions (count) ?purge embeds (count) ?purge bots (count) ?purge humans (count) ?purge text (count) ?purge after [message ID/link] (count) |
Delete a number of messages from a channel. (limit 1000) |
| ?command [command name] | Enable/disable a command |
| ?modules | List available modules |
| ?ignoreuser [user] | Toggles command usage for a user |
| ?prefix [new prefix] | Get or set the command prefix for this server |
| ?announce [channel] [message]
?announce everyone [channel] [message] ?announce here [channel] [message] ?announce role [role] [channel] [message] |
Send an announcement using the bot |
| ?clearwarn [user] | Clear warnings for a user |
| ?ignorerole [role] | Toggles command usage for a role. (Does not affect mods and managers). |
| ?mentionable [role name] (true/false) | Toggle making a role mentionable on/off |
| ?customs enable [command name]
?customs disable [command name] ?customs show [command name] ?customs list |
List, enable, disable custom commands |
| ?addemote [name] [image link or attach a image file] | Adds an emote to the server |
| ?role [user] (+/-)[role(s)] (separated by comma `, `)
?role add [user] [role(s)] (separated by comma `, `) ?role remove [user] [role(s)] (separated by comma `, `) ?role toggle [user] [role(s)] (separated by comma `, `) ?role removeall [user] ?role all (+/-)[role] ?role bots (+/-)[role] ?role humans (+/-)[role] ?role in [role], (+/-)[role] ?role status ?role cancel |
Add/remove a user to a role or roles |
| ?module [module name] | Enable/disable a module |
| ?giveaway create [channel] [winners] [duration] [name]
?giveaway end [message ID/message link] ?giveaway reroll [message ID/message link] (winner to reroll) |
Create and manage giveaways |
| Misc. | |
| ?afk [status]
?afk set [status] - same as afk [status] ?afk ignore - ignore the channel you're in when you use the command. ?afk ignored ?afk reset [member] ?afk clear [member] ?afk list |
Set an AFK status to display when you are mentioned |
| ?avatar [user] | Get a users' avatar |
| ?roll [size]
?roll [size] [number of dice] |
Roll the dice (support optional size: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100) |
| ?randomcolor | Generates a random hex color with preview |
| ?membercount | Get the server membercount |
| ?remindme [time] [reminder] | Set a reminder |
| ?whois [user mention] | Get user information |
| ?distance [coords] [coords] | Get the distance between two sets of coordinates |
| ?highlights add [phrase]
?highlights delete [phrase] ?highlights list |
Get notified when a specific phrase is said in a server |
| ?dynoav (optional user) | Generates a Dyno-like avatar |
| ?color #hex
?color hex |
Show a color using hex |
| ?remotes (optional search) | Gets a list of server emojis |
| ?flipcoin | Flip a coin |
| ?serverinfo | Get server info/stats |
| ??covid
?covid [country] ?covid [state] |
Get COVID-19 stats |
| Moderator | |
| ?deafen [user] | Deafen a member |
| ?softban [user] [reason] | Softban a member (ban and immediate unban to delete user messages) |
| ?warn [user] (reason) | Warn a member |
| ?diagnose [command or module] | Diagnose any command or module in the bot to determine if there are any problems |
| ?unban [user id] (optional reason) | Unban a member |
| ?mute [user] [limit] [reason] | Mute a member so they cannot type |
| ?warnings [user] | Get warnings for a user |
| ?clean (optional number) | Clean up Dyno's responses |
| ?modlogs [user] (page) | Get a list of moderation logs for a user |
| ?members [role] | List members in a role(s) (max 90) |
| ?kick [user] [reason] | Kick a member |
| ?undeafen [user] | Undeafen a member |
| ?rolepersist [user] [role], [optional reason]
?rolepersist add [user] [role], [optional reason] ?rolepersist remove [user] [role], [optional reason] ?rolepersist toggle [user] [role], [optional reason] |
Assign/unassign a role that persists if the user leaves and rejoins. |
| ?unmute [user] (optional reason) | Unmute a member |
| ?ban [user] [limit] [reason]
?ban save [user] [limit] [reason] ?ban noappeal [user] [limit] [reason] |
Ban a member, optional time limit |
| ?moderations (user) (page) | Get a list of active moderations (timed) |
| ?unwarn [warning reason] | Delete a warning |
| ?notes [user] | Get notes for a user |
| ?clearnotes [user] | Delete all notes for a member |
| ?duration [modlog ID] [limit] | Change the duration of a mute/ban |
| ?ignored | List ignored users, roles, and channels |
| ?temprole [user] [time] [role], [optional reason]
?temprole add [user] [time] [role], [optional reason] ?temprole remove [user] [role], [optional reason] |
Assign/unassign a role that persists for a limited time |
| ?case [Case ID] | Show a single mod log case |
| ?editnote [user] [note to edit] | Edit a note about a member |
| ?modstats [user] | Get moderation statistics for a mod/admin (may take up to 30 minutes to update) |
| ?note [user] [text] | Add note(s) about a member |
| ?lockdown (optional message)
?lockdown end (optional message) |
Lock channels defined in moderation settings |
| ?reason [case num] [reason] | Supply a reason for a mod log case |
| ?unlock [channel] (message) | Unlock a previously locked channel |
| ?lock [channel] (time) (message) | Lock a channel with optional timer and message |
| ?star [message ID/link] | View starboard stats for a message |
| ?delnote [user] [note ID] | Delete a note about a member |
| Roles | |
| ?addrank [name or id] | Add a new rank for members to join, role must exist |
| ?delrank [name or id] | Delete an existing rank, does not delete the role |
| ?rank [rank name] | Join/leave a rank |
| ?roleinfo [role] | Get information about a role |
| ?roles (optional search) | Get a list of server roles |
| ?ranks | Get a list of joinable ranks. |
| Slowmode | |
| ?slowmode channel [channel] [limit]
?slowmode user [channel] [limit] ?slowmode discord [channel] [limit] |
Enable/disable slowmode |
| Tags | |
| ?tags (optional category) (optional search) | Get a list of tags, use the tag command to fetch a tag |
| ?tag [tag name]
?tag category [cat name] ?tag create [tag name] [content] ?tag edit [tag name] [content] ?tag delete [tag name] ?tag raw (optional category) [tag name] |
Get or create a tag |