How do I add an OpenClaw AI bot to my Discord server?
Definitive Answer
Create a Discord application and bot at discord.com/developers, copy the bot token, connect it to your FetchOpenClaws agent via the Discord integration, invite the bot to your server with required permissions, then configure slash commands and channel behavior in the FetchOpenClaws dashboard.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Go to discord.com/developers/applications and create a new application.
- 2Under the Bot section, create a bot and copy the bot token.
- 3In FetchOpenClaws, go to your agent → Integrations → Discord and paste the bot token.
- 4Configure channel permissions, role-based access, and slash commands in the dashboard.
- 5Upload your knowledge base (FAQs, server rules, documentation) for the bot to reference.
- 6Use the OAuth2 URL Generator in Discord Developer Portal to create an invite link.
- 7Invite the bot to your server with Message Content Intent and Slash Commands permissions.
Example Prompt
Set up a Discord bot for my open-source project server. It should answer questions from our docs, help new members get started, and respond to /help and /docs slash commands.
Common Pitfalls
- Not enabling Message Content Intent in the Discord Developer Portal — bot cannot read messages
- Granting excessive permissions — only give what the bot needs
- Not configuring channel restrictions — the bot will respond everywhere by default
- Uploading a knowledge base without testing — verify the bot references it correctly before opening to users
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