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AstraCord Setup Guide

This guide will help you set up AstraCord on your server or development environment.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18 or higher
  • Discord Developer Account
  • Basic knowledge of Discord bots

Discord Bot Setup

1. Create Discord Application

  1. Go to Discord Developer Portal
  2. Click "New Application"
  3. Name your application "AstraCord" (or your preferred name)
  4. Go to the "Bot" section
  5. Click "Add Bot"
  6. Save your bot token (keep this secret!)

2. Get Client ID

  1. In the "General Information" section
  2. Copy your "Application ID" (this is your Client ID)

3. Bot Permissions

AstraCord requires the following permissions:

  • Send Messages
  • Use Slash Commands
  • Embed Links
  • Attach Files
  • Read Message History
  • Add Reactions
  • Connect (for voice commands)
  • Speak (for voice commands)
  • Manage Messages (for moderation)
  • Kick Members (for moderation)
  • Ban Members (for moderation)
  • Manage Roles (for moderation)
  • Manage Channels (for moderation)

Installation

Local Development

  1. Clone the repository 
   git clone https://github.com/aifordiscord/astracord.git
   cd astracord
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  1. Install dependencies 
   npm install
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  1. Create environment file 
   # Create .env file
   DISCORD_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
   CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here
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  1. Deploy commands 
   node deploy-commands.js
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  1. Start the bot 
   npm start
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Replit Deployment

  1. Import to Replit

    • Go to Replit
    • Create new Repl from GitHub
    • Enter: https://github.com/aifordiscord/astracord

  2. Set Environment Variables

    • Go to Secrets tab in Replit
    • Add DISCORD_TOKEN with your bot token
    • Add CLIENT_ID with your application ID

  3. Deploy Commands

   node deploy-commands.js
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  1. Run the Bot 
   npm start
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Docker Deployment

  1. Create Dockerfile (if not exists) 
   FROM node:18-alpine
   WORKDIR /app
   COPY package*.json ./
   RUN npm install
   COPY . .
   CMD ["npm", "start"]
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  1. Build and Run 
   docker build -t astracord .
   docker run -e DISCORD_TOKEN=your_token -e CLIENT_ID=your_id astracord
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Configuration

Custom Emojis

Edit data/emojis.json to customize emojis:

{
  "success": "✅",
  "error": "❌",
  "info": "ℹ️",
  "warning": "⚠️",
  "loading": "⏳",
  "fun": "🎭",
  "games": "🎮",
  "moderation": "🛡️",
  "voice": "🎵"
}
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Bot Settings

Modify config.js for customization:

  • Change bot colors
  • Update activity messages
  • Adjust cooldowns
  • Add owner IDs

Inviting the Bot

Generate an invite link:

https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands
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Replace YOUR_CLIENT_ID with your actual client ID.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Bot doesn't respond to commands:

  • Ensure bot has proper permissions
  • Check if commands are deployed globally
  • Verify bot token is correct

Permission errors:

  • Make sure bot role is above roles it needs to manage
  • Check individual channel permissions
  • Ensure bot has Administrator permission or specific permissions

Commands not appearing:

  • Run node deploy-commands.js again
  • Wait up to 1 hour for global commands to update
  • Try adding to a test server first

Getting Help

Production Deployment

Process Managers

PM2 (Recommended):

npm install -g pm2
pm2 start index.js --name astracord
pm2 startup
pm2 save
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Forever:

npm install -g forever
forever start index.js
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Monitoring

Monitor your bot with:

Updates

To update AstraCord:

git pull origin main
npm install
node deploy-commands.js
pm2 restart astracord
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Security

  • Never share your bot token
  • Use environment variables for secrets
  • Regularly update dependencies
  • Monitor logs for suspicious activity
  • Limit bot permissions to what's needed

Support

Need help? We're here for you:

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