Template Discord Bot

A template for creating a Discord bot using Discord.js. This template includes command and event handling, database connection, and command deployment.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• FAQ
• License

Features

• Command handling (slash and context commands)
• Event handling
• Command deployment
• Database connection

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jmiccoDev/TemplateDiscordBot.git
   cd TemplateDiscordBot

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure the bot:

   • Rename src/discord-config.example.json to src/discord-config.json.
   • Fill in the required fields (token, clientId, guildIds).

4. Run the bot:

   node index.js

   or

   npm run dev

Usage

• Add your commands in the commands directory.
• Add your events in the events directory.
• The bot will automatically deploy commands and connect to the database on startup.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements or new features.

FAQ

How do I add a new command?

1. Create a new file in the commands directory (either context or slash subdirectory).
2. Define your command with data and execute properties.
3. The bot will automatically load and deploy the new command on the next startup.

How do I add a new event?

1. Create a new file in the events directory.
2. Define your event with name and execute properties.
3. The bot will automatically load the new event on the next startup.

How do I connect to a different database?

1. Modify the connectDatabase function in modules/database-module.js to connect to your desired database.
2. Ensure you have the necessary database configuration in place.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

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Feel free to modify and upgrade the project as needed. Any contributions are welcome!