Sapphire - Imagine a framework•2y ago

Node.js bot start issues.

When I try running my node index1.js (yes there is a 1), I just get a reply with big green letters saying “MODULE_NOT_FOUND”.

195 Replies

Photon•2y ago

If the module isn't found then you install that module Would suggest to read djs guide to get a working bot up

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I think I might know how to fix Ok nevermind my fix didn’t fix it Yes give me one second please.

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require('dotenv/config')

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})

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

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061187877431689298&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.login(process.env1.TOKEN)

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require('dotenv/config')

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})

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

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061187877431689298&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.login(process.env1.TOKEN)

@Lioness100

Lioness100•2y ago

And what was the full error you received? All of it please

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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')
  }
})

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?

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

What about slash commands?

Lioness100•2y ago

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)" So please show what command you used to start the bot

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

node index1.js

Lioness100•2y ago

You're in the wrong folder in the terminal, then What is the path to the folder where index1.js is? For example, C:\Users\kodel\code\something\other\index1.js?

Lioness100•2y ago

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...

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I am very new to coding so I just made it as basic as possible and if I ask wym that is why

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Give me like 2 minutes I need to go back to my laptop I am on mobile right now so I will look when I can in a few minutes

Lioness100•2y ago

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.

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

its c:\users\kodel\index1.js

Lioness100•2y ago

Run ls in the terminal and screenshot the response

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Directory: C:\Users\kodel


Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d-----        12/11/2022   9:48 PM                .thumbnails    
d-----          1/7/2023   2:51 AM                .vscode        
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Contacts      
d-----         8/29/2022   7:20 AM                curseforge     
d-r---          1/7/2023   2:52 AM                Desktop        
d-r---          1/7/2023   3:33 AM                Documents      
d-r---          1/7/2023  10:49 AM                Downloads      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Favorites     
d-----          1/7/2023  10:17 AM                index1.js      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Links
d-----        10/22/2022  10:45 PM                Movies
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Music
dar--l          1/4/2023  11:08 PM                OneDrive       
d-r---        11/29/2022   5:16 PM                Pictures      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Saved Games    
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Searches       
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Videos
-a----          1/7/2023   2:56 AM             17 .node_repl_his
                                                  tory
-a----        10/22/2022  11:15 PM      807403448 10-22-22 Leon  
                                                  -Edited-.mov   
-a----        10/29/2022  10:45 AM        7727075 Timeline 1.mov 
-a----        10/29/2022  10:32 AM          30478 Wesson
                                                  (Fortnite      
                                                  Montage).drp

Directory: C:\Users\kodel


Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d-----        12/11/2022   9:48 PM                .thumbnails    
d-----          1/7/2023   2:51 AM                .vscode        
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Contacts      
d-----         8/29/2022   7:20 AM                curseforge     
d-r---          1/7/2023   2:52 AM                Desktop        
d-r---          1/7/2023   3:33 AM                Documents      
d-r---          1/7/2023  10:49 AM                Downloads      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Favorites     
d-----          1/7/2023  10:17 AM                index1.js      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Links
d-----        10/22/2022  10:45 PM                Movies
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Music
dar--l          1/4/2023  11:08 PM                OneDrive       
d-r---        11/29/2022   5:16 PM                Pictures      
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Saved Games    
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Searches       
d-r---         11/7/2022   4:28 AM                Videos
-a----          1/7/2023   2:56 AM             17 .node_repl_his
                                                  tory
-a----        10/22/2022  11:15 PM      807403448 10-22-22 Leon  
                                                  -Edited-.mov   
-a----        10/29/2022  10:45 AM        7727075 Timeline 1.mov 
-a----        10/29/2022  10:32 AM          30478 Wesson
                                                  (Fortnite      
                                                  Montage).drp

@Lioness100 ^^

Photon•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

sorry 🤷‍♂️

Photon•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I did

Photon•2y ago

I doubt

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I simply cannot get it to start

Photon•2y ago

are you using vsc?

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

yes

Lioness100•2y ago

It would be a good idea to create a new folder for the bot to keep everything organized As Priyam mentioned, it doesn't look like you have a package.json, lock file, or node_modules

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I have a package.json

{
  "name": "1---how-to-make-a-discord-bot-for-beginners",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "",
  "main": "index1.js",
  "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
  },
  "keywords": [],
  "author": "",
  "license": "ISC",
  "dependencies": {
    "discord.js": "^14.3.0",
    "dotenv": "^16.0.1"
  }
}

{
  "name": "1---how-to-make-a-discord-bot-for-beginners",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "",
  "main": "index1.js",
  "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
  },
  "keywords": [],
  "author": "",
  "license": "ISC",
  "dependencies": {
    "discord.js": "^14.3.0",
    "dotenv": "^16.0.1"
  }
}

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

its in the same folder as index1.js I put it all in 1 folder

Lioness100•2y ago

Run cat package.json and screenshot the response please

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

yes I know my file is package1.json not package.json

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

how do I change it I can't right click on the file in vsc

Lioness100•2y ago

Please screenshot the file structure on vsc

Lioness100•2y ago

this stuff

Photon•2y ago

You are fast in sending 😛

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I took my best guess with what file because I am totally new to coding and I didn't understand half of what you said

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

yes

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

how do I change the names of the files though?

Lioness100•2y ago

right click them

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

that is the right click box 🤷‍♂️

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Lioness100•2y ago

not here

Lioness100•2y ago

here

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I clicked on one of the files (on the side) I have to go I'll be back later

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Krish•2y ago

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

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

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

Lioness100•2y ago

that's not wrong actually, dotenv/config is a valid entrypoint I use it my bot too, I forget what version it was introduced in but it's relatively recent 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)

Krish•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

Nevermind lol, it's been a thing since 2015 idk why I thought it was recent

Krish•2y ago

lol whaaa why is that inside AppData pepeSweat

that happens for untrusted folders

Lioness100•2y ago

That makes sense if it's in AppData Maybe also why PowerShell wouldn't cat it? But idk PowerShell or if OP was in the right directory anyways So @Shxdow ツ, when you get back, move the folder with these files out of appdata

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Ok Thank you so much Lioness I figured it out because of you! But I still can't run it because apparently Discord.js isn't installed on Node.js ?

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

want me to show you the error message I get when I run that?

Lioness100•2y ago

Yes

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ok so I made the folder C:\Users\kodel\shxdow-bot. Just move all of the files there? and what command to run, node shxdow-bot?

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ok thanks

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I really appreciate your help so here is the bio of my bot (I will remove if you want).

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Samuel is my friend who fixed all of my original errors and then referred me to a few servers to get the other problems (which you fixed)

Lioness100•2y ago

Damn it when did my tag change That's bad news I have #4566 everywhere for instructions on how to reach out to me

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

haha lol

Lioness100•2y ago

Thanks haha though

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

erm

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

Could you run ls?

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I have worked on this bot for 8+ hours now 😭 💀

Lioness100•2y ago

Just out of curiosity, run npm i discord.js

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

holy shit it is doing a lot of stuff 💀 done

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I ran node index.js and here is what it replied with

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

yes 💀

Lioness100•2y ago

Whatever lol, just run npm i dotenv and it will work As long as the .env file is in there somewhere too

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

It is and I did that and then node index.js and it replied with this

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

fixed that error

Lioness100•2y ago

Did you add more to your code since this?

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

one line but I removed it and now I get this

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

i'll show you lol

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

this is my index.js file or folder rather

Lioness100•2y ago

What's in the .env

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

TOKEN=(bot token)

Lioness100•2y ago

Oh It's cuz you did process.env1 That's not a thing, it's process.env

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

oh fuck me

Lioness100•2y ago

What's your thing with ones KEKW

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

its a long story lol I forgot I reset the bot token as well hahahahaha lemme fix that and it should hopefully work

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

both 😄 we have a problem when I reset the token it just says the same token as before

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I want to make a bot first, then I will actually learn to code 😅 thank you .

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

yes

Lioness100•2y ago

Then just use that one

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

but it says invalid token when I paste it in VSC and run node index.js

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

erm question

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Sapphire•2y ago

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.

Lioness100•2y ago

Sorry that's a huge block of text But good info

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

if I were to create a new bot with a different token and put that as the token will that be a different bot (meaning if the token is glitched I can just create the same bot with a valid token will it do anything with the code)

Lioness100•2y ago

Yes But I really doubt the token is "glitched"

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I will try it 😭

Lioness100•2y ago

Maybe send a screen recording of this happening to you?

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

with the token there? 💀 not a chance

Lioness100•2y ago

You can reset it after lol Anyways, whatever works

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I keeo getting this message -_-

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I'll show you exactly what I am doing (with a totally fake token) TOKEN=M7innsyI8bsg

Lioness100•2y ago

Please send your index.js code again

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require("dotenv").config();

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})
client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061461444698312785&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.on("ready", async () => {}
,client.login (process.env.TOKEN))

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require("dotenv").config();

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})
client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061461444698312785&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.on("ready", async () => {}
,client.login (process.env.TOKEN))

Lioness100•2y ago

bro what the heck is that

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

no hate 💀

Lioness100•2y ago

client.on("ready", async () => {} ,client.login (process.env.TOKEN))

what were hoping to achieve with this? take me through your train of thought no hate ablobnod

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

the first line you have there was suggested by a person in another server... the second line is to run the env file

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

with the space?

Lioness100•2y ago

the first line you have there was suggested by a person in another server...

And send me a screenshot of that lol space doesn't matter, idk why it's there in the first place

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

lol

Lioness100•2y ago

but whatever you think looks the best

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I left the server I swear I am not lying I swear ong bro

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

they put it in `` and told me to copy and paste

Lioness100•2y ago

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.

hint: this is why

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

lol I get the same message I copied what you put and then fixed the errors it told me to fix

Lioness100•2y ago

Send me your code again

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require("dotenv").config();

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})
client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061461444698312785&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.login(process.env.TOKEN);

const { Client, GatewayIntentBits } = require('discord.js')
require("dotenv").config();

const client = new Client({
  intents: [
    GatewayIntentBits.Guilds,
    GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages,
    GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
  ],
})
client.on('ready', async () => {
  console.log('The bot is ready')
})

client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/hello') {
    message.reply('Hello!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/goodnight') {
    message.reply('Goodnight! Sleep tight! Do not let Shxdow bite!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '*ping') {
    message.reply('Pong!')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '!dev') {
    message.reply('The developer of this bot is Shxdowツ#3697')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/invite') {
    message.reply('https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1061461444698312785&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands')
  }
})
client.on('messageCreate', async (message) => {
  if (message.content === '/commands') {
    message.reply('/hello, /goodnight, *ping, !dev, /invite')
  }
})
client.login(process.env.TOKEN);

can I friend request you? you literally are such a relief

Lioness100•2y ago

Sure

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I am having trouble lining it up to perfectly fit so here it is in text

PS C:\Users\kodel\shxdow-bot> node index.js
C:\Users\kodel\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\Client.js:214
    if (!token || typeof token !== 'string') throw new DiscordjsError(ErrorCodes.TokenInvalid);
                                                   ^

Error [TokenInvalid]: An invalid token was provided.
    at Client.login (C:\Users\kodel\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\Client.js:214:52)
    at Object.<anonymous> (C:\Users\kodel\shxdow-bot\index.js\index.js:45:8)
    at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1218:14)
    at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1272:10)
    at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1081:32)
    at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:922:12)
    at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:81:12)
    at node:internal/main/run_main_module:23:47 {
  code: 'TokenInvalid'
}

PS C:\Users\kodel\shxdow-bot> node index.js
C:\Users\kodel\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\Client.js:214
    if (!token || typeof token !== 'string') throw new DiscordjsError(ErrorCodes.TokenInvalid);
                                                   ^

Error [TokenInvalid]: An invalid token was provided.
    at Client.login (C:\Users\kodel\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\Client.js:214:52)
    at Object.<anonymous> (C:\Users\kodel\shxdow-bot\index.js\index.js:45:8)
    at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1218:14)
    at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1272:10)
    at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1081:32)
    at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:922:12)
    at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:81:12)
    at node:internal/main/run_main_module:23:47 {
  code: 'TokenInvalid'
}

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

💀 I might have a fix hold up nvrm I figured if I added var in front it might work but no

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

🎉 I wasn't going to either way hahahaha put ' or no?

Lioness100•2y ago

yes

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

'token'

Lioness100•2y ago

all strings need to have quotes around them

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

inside () lol

Lioness100•2y ago

I wasn't joking lol

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

that is why it wasn't working before I didn't have '' around the token after TOKEN: I had TOKEN=ndhua7**&^jy

Lioness100•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

it should be TOKEN:'jshyujsgjh' yes?

Lioness100•2y ago

the quotes don't apply for .env

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

oh lol

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

typo mb I had = in the env oh fuck me when I replace the process.env.TOKEN and put '0te81u7hj' this is the message I get when I run node index.js

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

help meh Lioness 😭

Lioness100•2y ago

easy fix

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

🤭 I LOVE YOU

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

Lioness100•2y ago

follow me on github Kappa

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I don't have a github acc 🤣

Lioness100•2y ago

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

one and then follow me ablobnod

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ok erm question how do I add a custom status?

Lioness100•2y ago

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.

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ty ❤️

Lioness100•2y ago

you should put that code in the ready event

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

what is the ready event? 💀

Lioness100•2y ago

(because you can only set the status after the bot finished logging in) just read read the guide from the beginning please

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

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

this is your ready event By "put code in there", I mean:

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

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ok so the code to add the custom status is 'this code is in here'?

Lioness100•2y ago

no that's a console.log function, which logs strings or objects or things to the terminal

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

right so put my whole code in the console? 💀

Lioness100•2y ago

no, that was just an example line of code

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

lol

Lioness100•2y ago

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

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

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

I can't type in the terminal now @Lioness100 sorry for ping -_-

Lioness100•2y ago

that's because the bot process is running

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

how do I stop it?

Lioness100•2y ago

you can either press Ctrl+C, which will stop the bot so you can use the terminal for other things or create a new terminal, which you can do with the plus button or with Ctrl+Shift+`

Shxdow ツOP•2y ago

ty Thank you so very much Lioness! yay I had another pre-coded bot awhile back and now I got dev badge from it it was literally "paste your token here and get a free bot" boom (not this bot an old one)

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