How do I integrate a Discord bot with OpenClaw?
Definitive Answer
Create a Discord application in the Discord Developer Portal, generate a bot token, add the bot to your server with appropriate permissions, and configure the Discord integration in FetchOpenClaws. The platform handles WebSocket connections and message routing automatically.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Create a new application in the Discord Developer Portal (discord.com/developers).
- 2Navigate to the Bot section and create a bot user with a token.
- 3Set the required permissions: Send Messages, Read Message History, and any other scopes your bot needs.
- 4Add the bot to your server using the OAuth2 URL generator with the selected permissions.
- 5In FetchOpenClaws, add the Discord integration and enter your bot token.
- 6Test the bot by sending a message in your Discord server and verifying the agent responds.
Example Prompt
Set up a Discord bot powered by OpenClaw for my gaming community server. The bot should answer FAQ questions, moderate chat, and respond only in the #support and #general channels.
Common Pitfalls
- Not enabling the Message Content Intent in the Discord Developer Portal, causing the bot to miss messages
- Using overly broad permissions that could pose security risks in public servers
- Not handling Discord rate limits for high-traffic servers
- Forgetting to set up the bot to only respond in specific channels instead of all channels
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