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This video demonstrates how to use the Discord Welcome Message Bot template.
import os
import discord
from discord.ext import commands
from abilities import llm_prompt
intents = discord.Intents.all()
intents.members = True
bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix='!', intents=intents)
# Global variable to store channel ID
welcome_channel_id = os.getenv('WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID')
@bot.event
async def on_ready():
print(f'Logged in as {bot.user.name}')
@bot.event
async def on_member_join(member):
if welcome_channel_id:
channel = bot.get_channel(int(welcome_channel_id))
if channel:
# Generate a unique poem for the new member
poem_prompt = f'Write a short welcome poem for a new member named {member.name}.'Frequently Asked Questions
How can this Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot benefit my online community?
The Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot can significantly enhance your community's onboarding experience. By greeting new members with a unique, personalized poem, it creates a warm and memorable first impression. This personal touch can help new members feel valued and more likely to engage with your community from the start, potentially increasing member retention and participation rates.
Can the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot be adapted for different types of communities or businesses?
Absolutely! While the template is set up to generate welcome poems, the core functionality of the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot can be easily adapted to suit various community or business needs. For example, you could modify it to provide industry-specific tips for a professional network, share fun facts for a fan community, or offer product recommendations for an e-commerce Discord server. The bot's flexibility allows it to align with your specific brand voice and community goals.
How do I set up the welcome channel for the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot?
Setting up the welcome channel for the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot is straightforward. You can use the !set_welcome_channel command in your Discord server. Here's an example of how to use it:
!set_welcome_channel #welcome
This command sets the specified channel (in this case, #welcome) as the designated welcome channel. The bot will then send all welcome messages to this channel.
Is it possible to customize the welcome message beyond poems with the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot?
Yes, you can easily customize the welcome message to fit your needs. In the on_member_join function, you can modify the prompt sent to the language model. For example, if you want to generate a fun fact instead of a poem, you could change the code like this:
python
@bot.event
async def on_member_join(member):
if welcome_channel_id:
channel = bot.get_channel(int(welcome_channel_id))
if channel:
fact_prompt = f'Share a fun and interesting fact to welcome {member.name} to our community.'
fact = llm_prompt(fact_prompt, model='gpt-4', temperature=0.8)
await channel.send(f'Welcome {member.mention} to the server! Here's a fun fact for you:\n{fact}')
This flexibility allows you to tailor the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot to your specific community needs.
How can I measure the impact of using the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot on my community engagement?
To measure the impact of the Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot, you can track several key metrics:
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Introduction to the Discord Welcome Message Bot Template
Welcome to the step-by-step guide on how to use the Discord Welcome Message Bot template on the Lazy platform. This template is designed to help you create a bot that welcomes new members to your Discord server with a unique poem. The bot is easy to set up and requires no coding experience. By following this guide, you'll be able to deploy your own welcome bot in no time.
Clicking Start with this Template
To begin, click on the "Start with this Template" button. This will initialize the template within the Lazy Builder interface, pre-populating the code necessary for your welcome message bot.
Initial Setup: Adding Environment Secrets
Before you can test your bot, you need to set up two environment secrets that the bot requires to function:
- DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN: The token for your Discord bot, which allows it to interact with the Discord API.
- WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID: The ID of the Discord channel where the bot will send welcome messages.
To acquire these, you'll need to create a bot on the Discord Developer Portal and invite it to your server. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Discord Developer Portal and create a new application.
- Within the application, navigate to the "Bot" tab and click "Add Bot".
- Under the bot settings, you'll find the token. Click "Copy" to get your DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN.
- Invite the bot to your server by using the OAuth2 URL generator in the "OAuth2" tab, selecting the appropriate permissions.
- Once the bot is in your server, right-click on the channel you want to use for welcome messages and click "Copy ID" to get your WELCOME_CHANNEL_ID.
After obtaining these values, enter them into the Environment Secrets tab within the Lazy Builder.
Test: Pressing the Test Button
With the environment secrets set, you can now press the "Test" button. This will deploy your application and launch the Lazy CLI. The CLI will prompt you for any required user input.
Entering Input: Filling in User Input
Analyze the code to see if the code requires user input through the CLI. If the code does not prompt for user input, you can omit this section.
Using the App
If the app hosts a frontend experience, this section will guide you through interacting with it. However, since this template is for a Discord bot, there is no frontend interface to discuss.
Integrating the App
Once your bot is running, it will automatically send a welcome poem to new members who join your Discord server. If you need to change the welcome channel, use the provided command within your Discord server:
!set_welcome_channel #channel-name
Replace "#channel-name" with the actual channel you wish to set as the new welcome channel.
That's all there is to it! Your Discord Custom Welcome Message Bot is now set up and ready to greet new members with a poetic touch. Enjoy engaging your community with this unique and personal touch.
Template Benefits
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Enhanced User Engagement: By providing personalized welcome messages in the form of unique poems, this bot creates a memorable first impression for new members, potentially increasing their engagement and retention on the Discord server.
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Scalable Automation: The bot automates the welcoming process, allowing businesses to maintain a consistent and warm greeting for new members even as the server grows, without increasing manual workload.
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Brand Personality Showcase: The use of AI-generated poems allows businesses to showcase their creativity and unique brand personality, setting them apart from competitors and creating a more engaging community atmosphere.
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Customizable User Experience: The ability to set a specific welcome channel and customize the welcome message format provides flexibility for businesses to tailor the onboarding experience to their specific needs and community culture.
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Data Collection Opportunity: The bot's interaction with new members provides a natural opportunity to collect initial data points about user join rates and potentially track correlation with long-term engagement, offering valuable insights for community management strategies.
Technologies
Discord Automation & Bots
