Discord Permissions & Set up | Friends of the Crustacean 🦞🤝 | Page 1

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:47 AM

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I need help with the Discord permission & set-up

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junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:48 AM

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Yep. First thing, paste:

pnpm openclaw --version

Version mismatch causes a lot of weird Discord setup issues.

Also tell me which part is failing:

adding the bot to the server
DM pairing
bot is in the server but not replying

Quick Discord checklist from the docs:

Bot page → Privileged Gateway Intents
- Message Content Intent: required
- Server Members Intent: recommended

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OAuth2 scopes
- bot
- applications.commands
Bot permissions
- View Channels
- Send Messages
- Read Message History
- Embed Links
- Attach Files
- Add Reactions (optional)

If the bot is already in the server but stays silent, the usual causes are:

Message Content Intent is off
your server is not added under channels.discord.guilds
requireMention is still enabled

If you want, paste these too:

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pnpm openclaw channels status --probe
pnpm openclaw status --deep

Docs:
https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels/discord
https://docs.openclaw.ai/help/faq

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:49 AM

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I;m getting You are not authorized to use this command. erro when giving her slash command in to the server.

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:51 AM

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That error is usually OpenClaw command authorization, not missing Discord bot invite permissions.

Most likely one of these:

commands.allowFrom is set, and your Discord user is not in it
The command is owner-only (/config, /debug, some admin-ish ones), and your user is not in commands.ownerAllowFrom
In a server, your guild/channel/user allowlist is blocking you

Common fixes

If you use commands.allowFrom, add yourself there:

{
  commands: {
    allowFrom: {

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      discord: ["user:YOUR_USER_ID"],
    },
  },
}

If it is an owner-only command, add yourself here:

{
  commands: {
    ownerAllowFrom: ["discord:YOUR_USER_ID"],
  },
}

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If this only fails in the server but DMs work, also check your guild config:

{
  channels: {
    discord: {
      groupPolicy: "allowlist",
      guilds: {
        YOUR_SERVER_ID: {
          users: ["YOUR_USER_ID"],
          requireMention: false,
        },
      },
    },
  },
}

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Important bit: if commands.allowFrom exists, it becomes the only command auth source.

After changing config, restart the gateway.

Please paste these so I can tell you the exact fix:

pnpm openclaw --version
which slash command you ran (/status, /model, /config, etc.)
pnpm openclaw channels status --probe

Docs:
https://docs.openclaw.ai/tools/slash-commands
https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels/discord

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:52 AM

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Give me step by step process and one step at a time. I'm new

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:52 AM

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Absolutely. We’ll go one step at a time.

Step 1: run this and paste the output here:

pnpm openclaw --version

If pnpm doesn’t work, try:

openclaw --version

Send me that, and I’ll give you step 2.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:53 AM

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openclaw --version OpenClaw 2026.4.15 (041266a)

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:53 AM

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Nice, your version looks fine.

Step 2: tell me the exact slash command you typed.

Example: /status, /model, /config, /dock-discord

Send me that, and I’ll give you step 3.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:54 AM

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Any. She's accepting none. Giving me ou are not authorized to use this command. Note: Only inside the server. DM worksd

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:55 AM

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Perfect, that narrows it down a lot.

If DM works but server commands fail, your bot/token are probably fine. The server usually just is not allowlisted yet.

Step 3: get your Discord Server ID and paste it here.

How:

In Discord, go to User Settings → Advanced
Turn on Developer Mode
Right-click your server icon
Click Copy Server ID

Paste the Server ID here, and I’ll give you step 4.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:56 AM

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Server 1: 1396404029680128001

Server 2: 1495157727146545194

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:57 AM

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Great.

Step 4: tell me which one you want to fix first:

Server 1 (1396404029680128001)
Server 2 (1495157727146545194)

Just reply with 1 or 2, and I’ll give you step 5.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:57 AM

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2

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:57 AM

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Perfect. We’ll fix Server 2 first.

Step 5: now copy your Discord User ID and paste it here.

How:

Right-click your avatar in Discord
Click Copy User ID

Paste that, and I’ll give you step 6.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

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My User ID: 1302991150763999302

My Server: 1495157727146545194

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:02 AM

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Nice, we have what we need.

Step 6: run this exactly:

openclaw config set channels.discord.guilds '{"1495157727146545194":{"requireMention":false,"users":["1302991150763999302"]}}' --strict-json

What this does:

adds your server to the Discord allowlist
allows your user in that server
lets the bot respond without requiring @mention

Run it, then paste what it says back, and I’ll give you step 7.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:06 AM

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openclaw config set channels.discord.guilds '{"1495157727146545194":{"requireMention":false,"users":["1302991150763999302"]}}' --strict-json                                          Invalid config at /home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json:\n- channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                             - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                       - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                       - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     🦞 OpenClaw 2026.4.15 (041266a) — One CLI to rule them all, and one more restart because you changed the port.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Config invalid                                                                                                                                                                                                File: ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json                                                                                                                                                                               Problem:                                                                                                                                                                                                        - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                       - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                       - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                       - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Run: openclaw doctor --fix

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:07 AM

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No worries, that actually helps a lot.

Your openclaw.json is already invalid, so OpenClaw refused to save the Discord server change.

Step 7: run this:

openclaw doctor --fix

If it asks to repair the config, say yes.

Then paste the output here, and I’ll give you step 8.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:10 AM

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Doctor complete.

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:10 AM

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Nice. 👍

Step 8: now rerun this exact command:

openclaw config set channels.discord.guilds '{"1495157727146545194":{"requireMention":false,"users":["1302991150763999302"]}}' --strict-json

Then paste what it says, and I’ll give you step 9.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:10 AM

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openclaw config set channels.discord.guilds '{"1495157727146545194":{"requireMention":false,"users":["1302991150763999302"]}}' --strict-json Invalid config at /home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json:\n- channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties 🦞 OpenClaw 2026.4.15 (041266a) — I'm not saying your workflow is chaotic... I'm just bringing a linter and a helmet. Config invalid File: ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json Problem: - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties - channels.discord: invalid config: must NOT have additional properties Run: openclaw doctor --fix

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:11 AM

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Got it. That means there are still old/invalid Discord keys in your config, and we need to see exactly which ones.

Step 9: run this and paste the output:

openclaw config validate --json

That will show the exact bad keys, and then I can give you the next exact fix.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:16 AM

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openclaw config validate --json                                                                                                                                                       {                                                                                                                                                                                                               "valid": false,                                                                                                                                                                                               "path": "/home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json",                                                                                                                                                              "issues": [                                                                                                                                                                                                     {                                                                                                                                                                                                               "path": "channels.discord",                                                                                                                                                                                   "message": "invalid config: must NOT have additional properties"                                                                                                                                            },                                                                                                                                                                                                            {                                                                                                                                                                                                               "path": "channels.discord",                                                                                                                                                                                   "message": "invalid config: must NOT have additional properties"                                                                                                                                            },                                                                                                                                                                                                            {                                                                                                                                                                                                               "path": "channels.discord",                                                                                                                                                                                   "message": "invalid config: must NOT have additional properties"                                                                                                                                            },                                                                                                                                                                                                            {                                                                                                                                                                                                               "path": "channels.discord",                                                                                                                                                                                   "message": "invalid config: must NOT have additional properties"            ```

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:17 AM

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Thanks. That confirms the config is bad, but not which Discord keys are bad.

Step 10: open this file:

nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

Then:

find the discord section under channels
copy just that discord block
paste it here
if you see your bot token, replace it with REDACTED before pasting

Once I see that block, I can tell you the exact line to change next.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:19 AM

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"discord": {                                                                                                                                                                                                    "enabled": true,                                                                                                                                                                                              "token": "M
(I removed it for safety)",                                                                                                                          "groupPolicy": "open",                                                                                                                                                                                        "guildId": "1396404029680128001",                                                                                                                                                                             "userId": "1302991150763999302",                                                                                                                                                                              "guildAllowlist": [                                                                                                                                                                                             "1495157727146545194",                                                                                                                                                                                        "1396404029680128001"                                                                                                                                                                                       ],                                                                                                                                                                                                            "userAllowlist": [                                                                                                                                                                                              "1302991150763999302

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:20 AM

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Nice, we found it.

The bad keys are the old ones:

guildId
userId
guildAllowlist
userAllowlist

Step 11: in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, replace your whole discord block with this, but keep your real token value in place of YOUR_EXISTING_TOKEN:

"discord": {
  "enabled": true,
  "token": "YOUR_EXISTING_TOKEN",
  "groupPolicy": "allowlist",

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  "guilds": {
    "1495157727146545194": {
      "requireMention": false,
      "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
    }
  }
}

Important:

do not paste your real token here in chat
this is only for Server 2 for now

Save the file, then reply done, and I’ll give you step 12.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:21 AM

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How can I do it?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:21 AM

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Yep, here’s the easy way.

Do this exactly:

Open the file:
```
nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
```
Find the part that starts with:
```
"discord": {
```
Delete that whole discord block.
Paste this in its place, but keep your real token where it already is:

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   "discord": {
     "enabled": true,
     "token": "YOUR_EXISTING_TOKEN",
     "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
     "guilds": {
       "1495157727146545194": {
         "requireMention": false,
         "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
       }
     }
   }

Save and exit:
- Press Ctrl + O
- Press Enter

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Press Ctrl + X

Do not paste your real token here in chat.

When you’ve done that, reply done and I’ll give you the next step.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:23 AM

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I can't do that, I"m not getting how to

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:24 AM

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Totally okay. Let’s make it easier.

Pick one of these, and I’ll guide you step by step:

editor = you want to open the file in a normal text editor
nano = you want to do it in the terminal

I recommend editor if you have one, because it’s much easier.

Just reply with editor or nano.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:25 AM

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I'm not sure which one exist

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:25 AM

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No problem, let’s try the simplest one.

Step 12: run this:

nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

Then tell me which happened:

A) a full-screen editor opened
B) it said nano: command not found

Just reply with A or B.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:25 AM

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A

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:26 AM

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Perfect.

Step 13: inside nano:

Press Ctrl + W
Type: discord
Press Enter

That should jump you to the Discord section.

Reply found it when you’re there.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:26 AM

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Found it. Good, GIve me step with the keyboard command

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:27 AM

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Perfect. We’ll do one tiny edit at a time.

Step 14: change groupPolicy

Keyboard only:

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor onto the word:
open
Press Backspace until open is gone
Type:
allowlist

So this line becomes:

"groupPolicy": "allowlist",

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When that part is changed, reply done.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:28 AM

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done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:29 AM

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Nice.

Step 15: delete the guildId line

Keyboard only:

Use the arrow keys to move onto the line that starts with:
```
"guildId":
```
Press Ctrl + K

That deletes the whole line.

Reply done when that line is gone.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:31 AM

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done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:31 AM

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Good.

Step 16: delete the userId line

Use the arrow keys to move onto the line that starts with:
```
"userId":
```
Press Ctrl + K

Reply done when that line is gone.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:32 AM

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done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:32 AM

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Great.

Step 17: delete the whole guildAllowlist block

Move to the line that starts with:
```
"guildAllowlist": [
```
Press Ctrl + K repeatedly until all of this is gone:
- the "guildAllowlist": [ line
- the server ID lines under it
- the closing ],

Keep going until you no longer see guildAllowlist.

Reply done when that whole block is gone.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:33 AM

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done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:34 AM

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Nice.

Step 18: delete the whole userAllowlist block

Move to the line that starts with:
```
"userAllowlist": [
```
Press Ctrl + K repeatedly until all of that block is gone, including the closing ],

Keep going until you no longer see userAllowlist.

Reply done when it’s gone.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:34 AM

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including the server/user ids too?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:35 AM

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Yes, delete that whole userAllowlist block, including the user ID lines inside it.

That old format is the problem. We’ll add your server/user back in the new format right after.

Once the whole userAllowlist block is gone, reply done.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:36 AM

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done

it looks like this now:

      "enabled": true,
      "token": "HIDDEN",
      "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
    }```

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:37 AM

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Perfect, that’s clean now.

Step 19: add the new guilds block

Keyboard steps:

Use the arrow keys to move to the line:
```
"groupPolicy": "allowlist",
```
Press End
Press Enter
Paste this right under it, before the closing }:

      "guilds": {

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        "1495157727146545194": {
          "requireMention": false,
          "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
        }
      }

When you’re done, it should look like this:

    "discord": {
      "enabled": true,
      "token": "HIDDEN",
      "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
      "guilds": {

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        "1495157727146545194": {
          "requireMention": false,
          "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
        }
      }
    }

Reply done when that block is added.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:39 AM

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What key paste it?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:39 AM

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Try this:

Ctrl + Shift + V to paste

If that doesn’t work, try:

Right-click → Paste

Paste this block:

      "guilds": {
        "1495157727146545194": {
          "requireMention": false,
          "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
        }

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When it’s pasted in, reply done.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:41 AM

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it looks like this now


 },                                                                                                                                                                                          "discord": {                                                                                                                                                                                  "enabled": true,                                                                                                                                                                            "token": "HIDDEN",                                                                                                        "groupPolicy": "allowlist",                                                                                                                                                                 "guilds": {                                                                                                                                                                                   "1495157727146545194": {                                                                                                                                                                      "requireMention": false,                                                                                                                                                                    "users": ["1302991150763999302"]                                                                                                                                                          }                                                                                                                                                                                       }                                                                                                                                                                                         },                                                                                                                                                                                          "hooks": { ```

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:41 AM

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That looks correct. Nice. 👍

Step 20: save and exit nano

Keyboard only:

Press Ctrl + O
Press Enter
Press Ctrl + X

That saves the file and closes nano.

Reply done when you’re back in the terminal.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:43 AM

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done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:43 AM

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Great.

Step 21: run this:

openclaw config validate --json

Then paste the output here.

We’re checking that the config is valid before restarting anything.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:45 AM

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openclaw config validate --json { "valid": false, "path": "/home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json", "issues": [ { "path": "<root>", "message": "JSON5 parse failed: SyntaxError: JSON5: invalid end of input at 140:1" } ] }

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:45 AM

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Almost there. That error means the file is missing a closing bracket or brace near the end.

Step 22: run this and paste the output:

tail -n 25 ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

That will show the end of the file so I can spot the missing } or ].

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:47 AM

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The ening lines:

  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "openrouter": {
        "enabled": true
      },
      "anthropic": {
        "enabled": true
      }
    }
  }
}```

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:47 AM

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Thanks, the very end looks okay. The problem is probably a few lines above that.

Step 23: run this and paste the output:

nl -ba ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json | sed -n '120,145p'

That will show lines 120 to 145 with line numbers, so we can spot exactly what’s broken.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:48 AM

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{ "valid": false, "path": "/home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json", "issues": [ { "path": "<root>", "message": "JSON5 parse failed: SyntaxError: JSON5: invalid end of input at 140:1" } ] }

This line?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:48 AM

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Almost, but that was the validate output again. I need the file lines.

Please run this exact command:

nl -ba ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json | sed -n '120,145p'

You should see numbered lines from the file itself.

Paste that result here, and I’ll point to the exact broken line.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:49 AM

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```nl -ba ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json | sed -n '120,145p' 120 "lastRunAt": "2026-04-21T07:35:14.718Z", 121 "lastRunVersion": "2026.4.15", 122 "lastRunCommand": "configure", 123 "lastRunMode": "local" 124 }, 125 "meta": { 126 "lastTouchedVersion": "2026.4.15", 127 "lastTouchedAt": "2026-04-21T07:35:15.022Z" 128 }, 129 "plugins": { 130 "entries": { 131 "openrouter": { 132 "enabled": true 133 }, 134 "anthropic": { 135 "enabled": true 136 } 137 } 138 } 139 } ````

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:50 AM

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Perfect, that helps.

The file ends at line 139, so something earlier is still missing a closing }.

Step 24: run this exact command and paste the output:

nl -ba ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json | sed 's/"token": ".*"/"token": "HIDDEN"/' | sed -n '1,120p'

That will:

show the first 120 lines
hide your token automatically

Then I can spot the exact missing brace.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:52 AM

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what next?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:52 AM

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Next, run this exact command and paste the result here:

nl -ba ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json | sed 's/"token": ".*"/"token": "HIDDEN"/' | sed -n '1,120p'

That will show me the top part of the file and hide your token automatically. Then I can tell you the exact broken line.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:53 AM

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I can't put the output, it's big

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:54 AM

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I think I see it now. You’re probably missing one closing line between discord and hooks.

Step 24: add this line right above "hooks": {

},

Keyboard only:

Open the file again:
```
nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
```
Press Ctrl + W
Type: hooks
Press Enter

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Move the cursor to the start of the "hooks": { line
Press Enter to make a new blank line above it
Type:
```
},
```

Then save and exit:

Ctrl + O
Enter
Ctrl + X

Reply done when that line is added.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:57 AM

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Show me how itll look like

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"1495157727146545194": { "requireMention": false, "users": ["1302991150763999302"] } } }, "hooks": { "internal": { "enabled": true, "entries": { "boot-md": { "enabled": true

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 8:57 AM

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Yep, it should look like this around that part:

    "discord": {
      "enabled": true,
      "token": "HIDDEN",
      "groupPolicy": "allowlist",
      "guilds": {
        "1495157727146545194": {
          "requireMention": false,
          "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
        }
      }
    },
  },
  "hooks": {

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The important part is this extra line:

},

That line closes the channels section before hooks starts.

If you add that, reply done and I’ll give you the next check.

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You’re very close.

Right now you have this:

"1495157727146545194": {
  "requireMention": false,
  "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
}
}
},
"hooks": {

You need one more line between }, and "hooks": {

So it should become:

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"1495157727146545194": {
  "requireMention": false,
  "users": ["1302991150763999302"]
}
}
},
},
"hooks": {

So the next step is:

Add one new line that contains only:

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},

right above "hooks": {

When that’s added, reply done.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 8:59 AM

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Done

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Done, next?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 9:01 AM

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Nice. Now let’s check it.

Next step: run this and paste the output:

openclaw config validate --json

If it says "valid": true, we’re basically there.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 6:23 PM

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{"valid":true,"path":"/home/wrakeeb/.openclaw/openclaw.json"}```

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 6:24 PM

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Nice, that’s a big win. 🎉 Your config is valid now.

Next step: restart OpenClaw so it loads the new Discord settings:

openclaw gateway restart

When that finishes, reply done and I’ll give you the final test step.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 6:28 PM

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Done

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 6:28 PM

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Perfect.

Final test step: in Server 2 (1495157727146545194), type this slash command:

/status

Then tell me what happens:

A) it works
B) it still says “not authorized”

If it works, we’re done.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 6:35 PM

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GOAT, working.

Now for this server: 1396404029680128001
User: 1302991150763999302

I want this server to allow me full, mention only & working can be acceesed by me. Ony I can mention her and reply to me. No one else.

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 6:35 PM

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Hell yes 😄

For Server 1, we’ll make it:

only you can use it
mention only
no one else can trigger it

Next step: run this exact command:

openclaw config set channels.discord.guilds '{"1495157727146545194":{"requireMention":false,"users":["1302991150763999302"]},"1396404029680128001":{"requireMention":true,"users":["1302991150763999302"]}}' --strict-json

What that does:

keeps Server 2 working like before
adds Server 1

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makes Server 1 require @mention
allows only your user ID

Run it and tell me what it says, then I’ll give you the restart step.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 6:51 PM

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she's not replying, just adding reactions of trying to type


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junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 6:52 PM

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That config command worked.

Also, for Server 1, you set it to mention-only, so normal messages there will not reply unless you @mention the bot.

Next step: restart OpenClaw so it loads the new server rules:

openclaw gateway restart

After that, test in Server 1 with:

@YourBotName /status

or just the native slash command:

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/status

Then tell me which happens:

A) replies normally
B) still only shows typing/reactions
C) says not authorized

charred totemBOT Apr 21, 2026, 6:53 PM

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nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:09 PM

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I can use the slash, but she's not replying when I mention.

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:10 PM

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That’s actually a really useful clue.

If slash commands work but @mentions do not, the most likely cause is:

Message Content Intent is OFF in the Discord Developer Portal.

Slash commands can work without it. Normal message replies cannot.

Next step: go to your bot in the Discord Developer Portal and turn on:

Message Content Intent

Path:
Discord Developer Portal → Your App → Bot → Privileged Gateway Intents

Turn that on, save, then reply done and I’ll give you the restart step.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:10 PM

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this is on. if it was off then how can she reply in another server?

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:11 PM

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Yep, good catch. If she can reply by mention in another server, then Message Content Intent is probably not the issue here.

That means this is likely a server-specific routing/policy problem.

Next step: capture the live logs while you mention her once in Server 1.

Run this in your terminal:

openclaw logs --follow

Then:

go to Server 1
send one message mentioning her
copy the new log lines that appear
paste those log lines here

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That should tell us exactly why Server 1 mentions are being ignored.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:16 PM

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One interesting thing, she's replying to other channel in the same server but not replying to that one specific channel. Might be the channel issue. Ill add new channel.

Now the main thing is, she's adding reactions whenever I mention her, this is the server: 1396404029680128001

I don't want her to add emojis unless I say so. She add 1/2 emojis, and keep changing it untl she reply. Seems like she's showing im processing the replay

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:17 PM

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Yep, that emoji behavior is the ack reaction, basically “I’m processing”.

Let’s turn that off first, with the smallest change.

Next step: run this:

openclaw config set channels.discord.ackReaction '""' --strict-json

That disables the processing emoji for Discord.

Then tell me what it says, and I’ll give you the restart step.

nocturne cloak Apr 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

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It worked. Finally, the basic setup is done.

Thanks from Miko & me.

junior compassBOT Apr 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

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Love it, glad we got Miko fully online 😄

If this fixed it, please right-click the solution message → Apps → ✅ Mark Solution.
That helps Answer Overflow index it for the next person.

If you want next, I can also help you:

lock down the other channel
clean up the Discord config
set nicer default behavior for Miko

#Discord Permissions & Set up

Common fixes