Create a Discord bot
Build a fun Discord bot that tells jokes. Learn how to use the Discord API and deploy your bot on Replit.
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
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.
Set up Discord developer portal
- Go to the Discord Developer Portal
- Navigate to your application’s Bot section
- Under Build-A-Bot, select Reset Token
- Copy the token
Keep your bot token secret! Never share it or commit it to version control.
Configure your bot
Add your bot token to your Replit App:
- Open the Secrets tab
- Create a new secret named
DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN
- Paste your bot token as the value
Use Replit Secrets to securely store sensitive information like API tokens.
Deploy your bot
Configure deployment
- Select Deploy in the workspace header
- Choose Reserved VM deployment
- Select Deploy
Test
- Invite your bot to a server
- Try the
/tell-me-a-joke
command - 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
Related guides
Want to learn more about bot development? Check out our deployment documentation.
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