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late basinBOT Jan 7, 2023, 2:56 PM

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lavish skiff Jan 7, 2023, 3:07 PM

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If the module isn't found then you install that module

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Would suggest to read djs guide to get a working bot up

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 3:15 PM

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Also, please send the contents of index1.js so we can give more descriptive help

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 3:35 PM

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And what was the full error you received?

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All of it please

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And two general things:

You don't need to do client.on('messageCreate', ...) for every command. That can get very bad for performance. Instead just put it all in one:

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    return message.reply('Hello!')
  }

  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    return message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }

  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    return message.reply('Pong!')
  }

  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    return message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }

  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    return message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061187877431689298&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }

  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    return message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})

Second, if you're using a prefix of /, why don't you just use slash commands?

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Chances are you're using an absolute path instead of a relative one to execute the files. So instead of "index1.js in this folder", the system is understanding "index.js in the base file of the computer (or your user)"

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So please show what command you used

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to start the bot

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You're in the wrong folder in the terminal, then

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What is the path to the folder where index1.js is?

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For example, C:\Users\kodel\code\something\other\index1.js?

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https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500000368501-Slash-Commands-FAQ

Discord

Slash Commands FAQ

Slash Commands are here! No more guessing how commands work or trying to figure out which ID goes where. Slash Commands are here to make your life a whole lot easier.
WHAT ARE SLASH COMMANDS?
Slash...

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 3:42 PM

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strange ermine https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500000368501-Slash-Commands-FAQ

You can see them if you type in / right now in chat

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That's fine, but I strongly strongly recommend you go by the discord.js guide: https://discordjs.guide/

discord.js Guide

Imagine a guide... that explores the many possibilities for your discord.js bot.

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That will help you with the bot, the file system, figuring out slash commands, and further

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Run ls in the terminal and screenshot the response

lavish skiff Jan 7, 2023, 3:56 PM

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don't tag her with all reply please. She will reply at her ease. You're not having package.json and other things

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So just follow the guide step by step and you will be fine

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I doubt

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are you using vsc?

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 3:58 PM

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It would be a good idea to create a new folder for the bot to keep everything organized

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As Priyam mentioned, it doesn't look like you have a package.json, lock file, or node_modules

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ls displays every file/subfolder in a folder, and the package.json isn't shown. Is it in a different folder?

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Run cat package.json and screenshot the response please

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package1.json is different from package.json. The naming is required to be exact

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I'm saying that to run node, the file has to be called package.json

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Please screenshot the file structure on vsc

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this stuff

lavish skiff Jan 7, 2023, 4:05 PM

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You are fast in sending 😛

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 4:05 PM

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Ok, so it doesn't look like the files are in C:\Users\kodel as you said, but instead some folder in AppData

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So:

you have to be in the same folder in the terminal as those files to run the bot
package1.json and package-lock1.json cannot have the "1" to be recognized by node
.env1.txt won't be recognized by dotenv, you have to call it .env

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From the name in the package1.json, I'm guessing you followed a guide on youtube or copied code from github?

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I'd recommend using the official guide, the one I linked above

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right click them

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But honestly I'd recommend just copying the contents of index1.js and start over using the official guide, because you're in a bit of a disorganization right now

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Don't click it on the top, click it on the side where you screenshotted

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not here

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here

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It might be a permission issue if vscode doesn't have permission to delete files

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Idk how you have everything set up, I'd generally recommend official guides over others, because they're much more reputable, and it's easier for people to help you if they know that you're setup is reliable

candid ferry Jan 7, 2023, 4:54 PM

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didn't read everything but I guess you did something wrong in line 2

- require('dotenv/config');
- require('dotenv').config();

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 4:56 PM

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candid ferry didn't read everything but I guess you did something wrong in line 2 ```diff - r...

that's not wrong actually, dotenv/config is a valid entrypoint

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I use it my bot too, I forget what version it was introduced in but it's relatively recent

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It's just a shortcut if you have no parameters to add in to the config call, which also means it's usable in the start command (node -r dotenv/config index.js)

candid ferry Jan 7, 2023, 4:57 PM

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pepeDaheck

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 5:00 PM

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Nevermind lol, it's been a thing since 2015

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idk why I thought it was recent

candid ferry Jan 7, 2023, 5:16 PM

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lol

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whaaa why is that inside AppData pepeSweat

candid ferry Jan 7, 2023, 5:20 PM

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strange ermine It might be a permission issue if vscode doesn't have permission to delete files

iirc that happens for untrusted folders

strange ermine Jan 7, 2023, 5:21 PM

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That makes sense if it's in AppData

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Maybe also why PowerShell wouldn't cat it? But idk PowerShell or if OP was in the right directory anyways

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So @spark drift, when you get back, move the folder with these files out of appdata

strange ermine Jan 8, 2023, 1:17 AM

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Run npm i and try again. If that doesn't work, please show your files again like this

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Yes

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I think it's because of the restricted permission on a base user folder. You'll have to put those 4 files in a new folder

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Like, C:\Users\kodel\discord-bot\

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Move all the files there, then run cd shxdow-bot, which will move which folder you're in from the terminal, then run npm i, and then run node index.js

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Damn it when did my tag change

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That's bad news I have #4566 everywhere for instructions on how to reach out to me

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Thanks haha though

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Could you run ls?

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Just out of curiosity, run npm i discord.js

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KEKW did you make index.js a folder and put index.js inside

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Whatever lol, just run npm i dotenv and it will work

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As long as the .env file is in there somewhere too

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Did you add more to your code since this?

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That means that your .env in fact is not "in there" :))

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What's in the .env

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Oh

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It's cuz you did process.env1

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That's not a thing, it's process.env

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What's your thing with ones KEKW

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Out of curiosity, are you doing this just to make a bot, or do you want to learn to code too?

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In that case, I'd recommend you:

start following official guides over YouTube videos
stop copying code if you don't know how it works
learn to Google your errors before asking someone else for help

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Like, you reset the token on the discord portal, and when you copy the new one, it's the same?

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Then just use that one

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Idk how to help you, I guess just make sure you're actually resetting it and you're actually copying the new one

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That's what I did too, but it will very much be easier if you put some effort into understanding the programming language and library

humble canyonBOT Jan 8, 2023, 1:46 AM

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Before you make a Discord Bot, you should have a good understanding of JavaScript. This means you should have a basic understanding of the following topics:

Read and understand docs
Debug code
Syntax
NodeJS module system

If you aren't sure that your understanding of JavaScript is truly good enough to make a bot, you should really try to continue learning first. Here are good resources to learn both Javascript and NodeJS:

Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/javascript
Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/javascript-essentials/
Eloquent JavaScript, free book: http://eloquentjavascript.net/
You-Dont-Know-JS: https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS
JavaScript Garden: https://bonsaiden.github.io/JavaScript-Garden/
JavaScript reference/docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference
Nodeschool: https://nodeschool.io/
Pluralsight: https://www.codeschool.com/courses/real-time-web-with-node-js

Before you ask a question, you should ask these yourself:
1) Is this question related to JavaScript, or the library I am using? - If it is the library you are using, go to the proper server. You would get better answers there.
2) Have I tried to google and / or check StackOverflow? - Double check that you can't find anywhere that can lead you to a solution online.
3) Have I tried to look on MDN or the library documentation? - You should always check documentations to make sure you aren't missing how any details.
4) Does my question make enough sense so that people can understand it, and do they understand what I am trying to accomplish? - If no, revise your question. Give as much detail as possible. Include any error or code output that can help us help you.
5) Am I aware of what I am doing, and not just mindlessly copy and pasting? - If you are just copy and pasting code from a guide, you are not going to be able to solve anything. Make sure you understand the code you are writing.

strange ermine Jan 8, 2023, 1:46 AM

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Sorry that's a huge block of text

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But good info

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Yes

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But I really doubt the token is "glitched"

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Maybe send a screen recording of this happening to you?

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You can reset it after lol

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Anyways, whatever works

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oh hold up

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that doesn't mean the token is invalid, that means you're not inputting the token correctly

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Please send your index.js code again

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bro what the heck is that

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client.on("ready", async () => {}
,client.login (process.env.TOKEN))
what were hoping to achieve with this?

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take me through your train of thought

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no hate ablobnod

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OK, well fix it by replace both of those lines with just
client.login (process.env.TOKEN))

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the first line you have there was suggested by a person in another server...
And send me a screenshot of that lol

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space doesn't matter, idk why it's there in the first place

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but whatever you think looks the best

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I'm just wondering if you royally misunderstood or the person has no idea what they're talking about KEKW

strange ermine Jan 8, 2023, 1:59 AM

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humble canyon Before you make a Discord Bot, you should have a good understanding of JavaScrip...

Am I aware of what I am doing, and not just mindlessly copy and pasting? - If you are just copy and pasting code from a guide, you are not going to be able to solve anything. Make sure you understand the code you are writing.

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hint: this is why

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Send me your code again

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Sure

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can you screenshot the error again? Just so I can make sure it's exactly the same

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Above client.login(process.env.TOKEN), create a new line and write console.log(process.env.TOKEN), currently, the error is saying that either process.env.TOKEN is undefined or isn't a string, so just log it to console to see exactly what it is

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If you want a quick and dirty fix, just replace process.env.TOKEN with your actual token, skip the step of using a .env file, and just don't share the code

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yes

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all strings need to have quotes around them

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I wasn't joking lol

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ah

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the quotes don't apply for .env

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Also it's a "=", not ":"

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easy fix

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go to discord developer portal, bot tab, scroll down and make sure message content is checked

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follow me on github Kappa

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you'll never make it as a developer without a github account ablobheadshake

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make one and then follow me ablobnod

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https://discordjs.guide/popular-topics/faq.html#how-do-i-make-my-bot-display-online-idle-dnd-invisible

discord.js Guide

Imagine a guide... that explores the many possibilities for your discord.js bot.

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you should put that code in the ready event

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(because you can only set the status after the bot finished logging in)

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just read

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read the guide

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from the beginning

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please

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client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

this is your ready event

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By "put code in there", I mean:

client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('this code is in here')
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

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no

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that's a console.log function, which logs strings or objects or things to the terminal

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no, that was just an example line of code

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client.on('ready', async () => {
  client.user.setStatusOrWhaterveraefhdn()
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

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that's because the bot process is running

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you can either press Ctrl+C, which will stop the bot so you can use the terminal for other things

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or create a new terminal, which you can do with the plus button or with Ctrl+Shift+`

#Node.js bot start issues.