Learn how to create an interactive Discord bot. This guide shows you how to build and deploy a bot that responds to commands with jokes.

What you’ll learn

Discord API

Build interactive bot features

Bot Commands

Handle user interactions

Deployment

Host your bot 24/7

Authentication

Manage bot tokens securely

Create your bot

1

Fork the template

Sign in to Replit and fork the Discord bot template. Select + Use Template and follow the prompts to create your Replit App.

2

Set up Discord developer portal

  1. Go to the Discord Developer Portal
  2. Navigate to your application’s Bot section
  3. Under Build-A-Bot, select Reset Token
  4. Copy the token

Keep your bot token secret! Never share it or commit it to version control.

3

Configure your bot

Add your bot token to your Replit App:

  1. Open the Secrets tab
  2. Create a new secret named DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN
  3. Paste your bot token as the value

Use Replit Secrets to securely store sensitive information like API tokens.

Deploy your bot

1

Configure deployment

  1. Select Deploy in the workspace header
  2. Choose Reserved VM deployment
  3. Select Deploy
2

Test

  1. Invite your bot to a server
  2. Try the /tell-me-a-joke command
  3. Verify the bot responds correctly

Reserved VM deployments ensure your bot stays online continuously.

Customization options

Commands

  • Add new commands
  • Create custom responses
  • Handle different events

Features

  • Add moderation tools
  • Create games
  • Integrate with APIs

Next steps

Want to learn more about bot development? Check out our deployment documentation.