[NEW] How To Make A Discord Bot || Discord.JS v14

To being our How To Make A Discord Bot series, this video I will be teaching you how to setup a Discord Bot using Discord.js v14. I'll be making handlers for events, commands and more with explanation so new Discord.js programmers are able to learn!
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[@FusionTerror]

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[@AydenC77]

Can I download your bot file

[@rusanthruddy1925]

when i run npn init -y it says The term 'npn' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1

[@rusanthruddy1925]

The term 'npm' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1

[@TailsDollOS]

> tails-doll-bot@1.0.0 test > node . node:fs:1450 handleErrorFromBinding(ctx); ^ Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/commands.tools' at Object.readdirSync (node:fs:1450:3) at client.handleCommands (C:\Users\artco\OneDrive\Рабочий стол\Tails Doll Bot\src\functions\handlers\handleCommands.js:10:18) at Object. (C:\Users\artco\OneDrive\Рабочий стол\Tails Doll Bot\src\td.js:20:8) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1120:14) at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1174:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:998:32) at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:839:12) at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:81:12) at node:internal/main/run_main_module:17:47 { errno: -4058, syscall: 'scandir', code: 'ENOENT', path: './src/commands.tools' } -------------------- any way to fix it?

[@niezdefiniowanyM]

@@rusanthruddy1925 you must use "npm" instead of "npn"

[@supermanplayergd]

i can't say this is super good for beginners since it goes very very fast but for intermediate users of js it's really good! props to the tutorial i learnt a lot

[@kjkeys6776]

It's a good tutorial for how much information is crammed in. I think it would be helpful to explain in a little more detail while going through the tutorial instead of focusing on speed here. For example: "We require fs because it is the file system module which allows us to search through our file structure." Yes, it will take more time, however, it will make the tutorial a lot more clear and pass on greater understanding. Assume the audience has no knowledge of the topic even though you recommend the node and js tutorials at the start of the video.

[@creative-Combat]

and instead of just a tutorial your actually being taught coding

[@antontarasov7921]

He said this is for peeps who know JS and Node, innit?

[@runnerR6]

@@creative-Combat you are supposed to do that yourself haha, the turtorial does enough for that as anything you need to know about the topic can be found here or on google

[@V9Void]

@@runnerR6 or just be a do it all person and copy down every letter lol. that is what I did and I became an expert lfmao

[@Cookieukw]

I think it's unnecessary to explain obvious things if the focus of the video is precisely those who know about the subject and want to learn how to create bots. There's always a beginner complaining...

[@BlytheChan]

I've been going through your tutorials as a way to clean up my bot's current file system (it was a mess...) and set up so your speed and explanations were right up my alley (I already have a decent understanding of how it all works). Thank you!

[@dollyp1ss299]

WOW, This is awesome Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to code a bot!!! Just finished watching the video while creating my FIRST bot & its actually working! ❤

[@omarshamsulhaque8093]

watched 3 videos prior to this nothing works u helped me finally get my bot online tysm!

[@MakerBlaker]

Wow! Fantastic content!

[@willdeng7669]

It worked! It took me a whole day and in the end it worked somehow

[@deizik89]

TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'push')

[@michaelbleak3490]

thank you so much for this, could you in the next few tutorials if you're continuing this show how to make the bot send messages and give responses plus how to get it to play music in voice channels as well?

[@kolmioo]

message.channel.send("Hello World!")

[@DapperNurd]

Fix for anyone out there having the same issue as me... If you're getting an Invalid Body Form error on the rest.put(), check your commandArray. Mine was on line 16, it is probably around there, when you're pushing. Mine was: commandArray.push(command, command.data.toJSON()); when it needed to be: commandArray.push(command.data.toJSON()); Hope this helps.

[@Sudomeapizza]

I noticed that aswell. I didn't notice that as he was talking, but saw the edit at the end when i noticed it looked different. Good catch!

[@imagination0000]

Great job, really helpful

[@its_the_lagg]

hey I was following the video and I was trying to run the but then it said (Error: Cannot find module './functionshandlers/handleCommands.js') was wondering if anyone had a solution?

[@caydin-mcst]

HEY.. buddy I can't code anything it says something about the handlers not existing or something.. I'm not this advanced I followed one by one word and yet still crashing the code I have tried to figure it out but it just didn't work. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!#

[@Fheara_Nyakki]

As much is good tutorial is also a bit overwhelming for someone new in node js. Were hoping would have been easier to understand and beginner friendly with minimal stuff at the begin instead making 6932793 js files. But thank you anyway!

[@PaperBagMan884]

"a bit overwhelming" Understatement of the century.

[@miays7288]

same thought!!

[@Senator_weeb]

Based comment detected

[@TopGyearsago]

You can do all the stuff in one file so it doesn't matter and this is not a tutorial for javascript begginers anyways

[@CapitanDirp]

Zoomed out. Also. For some of the files you aren't going to edit as much, mabey have a sorcebin link to that file so we have a higher chance of getting our bot online. But only the nessisarry files.

[@amasinamr6046]

Useful tutorial thx u. Plz do you have any template suggestion for discord.js typescript

[@bettyg7710]

I got to the part command handler. But the commandArray would not live outside the for loop. Inside the loop I can get data, outside the loop where you put it in the api statement no data. Can you help. If I do the console.log() it works.

[@RocerEdits]

Bro can someone help me with this error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'name')

[@gameknight_10]

it says TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'push')

[@cameronedens9391]

I followed the video, and have gone over the code several times, and for some reason the code gets stuck after "Successfully reloaded application (/) commands." Does not do anything after this

[@pharven]

Very nice tutorial!

[@cosmicsaguaro]

You are a godsend. One tip though, don't stare at the camera without blinking.

[@joqnix]

hi, how did you get path autocomplete in vscode? the one on 15:47 for me it doesn't show a suggestive window like that~ for folders or files ~ i really need this to cuz i had alot of errors from mainly the paths~

[@fyremusic6196]

So on the main script: const functionFolders = fs.readdirSync(`./functions`); for (const folder of functionFolders) { const functionFiles = fs.readdirSync(`./functions/${folder}`).filter((file) => file.endsWith(".js")); for (const file of functionFiles) { require(`./functions/${folder}/${file}`)(client); } } Im getting an error at the require(...) on that last line since it is not a function. (You don't run into this issue on the handlers as that line uses a function before the require(...) which are then called later in the handler) Any fixes? This is the only error preventing me from running my code

[@Chazebrimbor]

Followed to a T - including case sensitivity and I've had nothing but error after error trying to run a test.

[@rubbedman2775]

is it 'node.js' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.??

[@BobbeDev]

Does this have anything to do with all my bots breaking yesterday?

[@p4cifier]

23:12: at the end of the terminal it says "code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND'". Can someone explain me how to fix it or did I missed a step.

[@stevenpereira1619]

could you cover permissions for commands

[@rizzeducation]

This tutorial series is amazing! Please try and add more episodes! P.S = You just earned yourself another subscriber!

[@RinatWOT]

Why do you use require and module.exports and not import and export?

[@kannaoki]

Why in me always TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'Guilds')

[@chenhu2993]

node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:959 throw err; ^ Error: Cannot find module './funtions/handlers/handleCommands.js' Require stack: - C:\Users\saqq\Documents\Discord Bot\src\bot.js code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND', requireStack: [ 'C:\\Users\\saqq\\Documents\\Discord Bot\\src\\bot.js' ]

[@YukiGersaniba]

"funtions"

[@iplay6984]

Whenever I run "npm run test" I get this > commands@1.0.0 test > node . But the bot never comes online can anyone help me?

[@redpanther_tv]

Hi Fusion i have watch your "How to make a Discord bot" I cant get my bot online if i type npm run test

[@H4GRlD]

Insanely helpful and good quality tutorial video, subscribed and gonna go on to the next episodes. :) I have a v12 bot myself what I've made for a gaming community, it's an ugly spaghetti code but with a lot of cool functionality, unfortunately bot died today, code is almost unmaintainable, maybe it's time to restart the project with fresh dependencies and mindset. Thanks for the help. :) Looking forward to a good approach for handling database interactions.

[@YaItxSmoothy]

Help! Why does it say 'isChatInputCommand is not a function'? I did follow your steps correctly

[@StrikesPerception]

THIS IS GREAT DUDE KEEP IT UP.

[@FusionTerror]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the series, thanks for your support!

[@StrikesPerception]

Thank you so much man. It is absolutly helpful. I can't wait for more videos to come on this series. Keep up the good work 😎

[@al8905]

im getting "the application did not respond" checked for typos and other things and I found nothing

[@RubenOchoaSanMartin]

i need help with this error, i try to using /ping and the bot is crash TypeError: Function.prototype.apply was called on undefined, which is a undefined and not a function at Client. (C:\Users\TessioGG\Desktop\Discord GG's GTA & Shop\Bot\src\funciones\handlers\handleEvents.js:15:67)

[@wackystufftho]

I get "invalid form body" and i checked the code idk whats causing it

[@niezdefiniowanyM]

hey, i have a little problem my bot responding for command /ping once and then when i tried it second time i have error and my bot goes offline you know how to fix this?

[@niezdefiniowanyM]

oh nevermind, just started works

[@Dswyy]

Getting error :/ TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'name') at client.handleCommands how to fix?

[@deon_954]

im having the same error.

[@owenr007]

did you ever find a fix?

[@user-os6oe6ww3e]

thanks for your help.

[@surfjoys]

thanks bro!

[@ishaanjain3459]

im getting ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir '/src/functions/handlers', there's not issue with the ' or ` but i cant figure it out

[@treez3265]

yo i had near enough the exact same problem, you need to change "/src/functions/handlers" to "./src/functions/handlers"

[@blackchaos7980]

Something is wrong with the name function on line 15 in handlecommands.js and it keeps saying its undefined despite the fact that I did typed the code in perfectly.

[@ForwardEn_]

If You Use A Another Name Of The Folder, Please Change It

[@dmitryulanov9395]

nice content!

[@w4ter437]

what lane do you play??

[@hiitstas]

met someone for the first time yesterday on discord, she asked me if I can make a bot for her server cuz I know how to code and I was like yeah why not, so here I'm btw thank u for this superb tutorial, can't wait to watch the rest of the series and make some cool bots

[@petergg9096]

simp

[@hiitstas]

@@petergg9096 BRUHH I'm just nice 😭

[@masasensei2916]

i have an error bro. Anyone can help me for fixed this error? echo "Error: no test specified" && exit 1

[@refluent2]

You didn't follow the first part of the video. You need to change some of the code in the package.json. Try looking at 5:36.

[@edgarbaylosis1523]

why i get the error when i run the code it said " error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/functions/${folder}'"

[@neilbatten8453]

so ive done and redone the project twice now and both times i get the error "Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/functions/${folder}" i followed the tutorial exactly as was and the first call .src/functions goes through fine. anyone have an idea what i might be doing wrong?

[@Jummmpy]

make sure you use these quotes ` ` instead of these ' ' it makes a big difference

[@theshark9001]

i tried using this tutorial, right at the end it got all screwed up, i tried testing it, and it came back with TypeError: commands.set is not a function at client.commands (C:\Users\Shark\Downloads\Discord_Bot\src\functions\handlers\commands.js:15:26) at Object. (C:\Users\Shark\Downloads\Discord_Bot\src\bot.js:20:8) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1205:14) at Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1259:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1068:32) at Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:909:12) at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:82:12) at node:internal/main/run_main_module:23:47

[@deon_954]

I finally got it online. Make sure you watch all his final js files around @22:05 he made some correction that he didn't show. make sure all you file path is correct according to the video before he turns the bot on.

[@jeetrana3447]

I watched the video but I still get error: Error: ENOTDIR: not a directory, scandir './src/events/ready.js' Help me fix it

[@alainjohnferrer4944]

@@jeetrana3447 put the file ready.js inside client folder src/events/client/ready.js

[@ashbassofficial1]

I am having the same error as Jeet, but with the ping.js file

[@thariqthariq309]

i had a error bro which says discord not defined what should i do

[@Icasus]

I love these, but sometimes you are changing code without actually showing it, giving quite a bit of headache to skip through the video and find fixes.

[@TaylerPlays]

Thank you for this!

[@meat_kid]

Good stuff, but man this it a lot all at once. As someone who only has the basics of javascript i found this to be really overwhelming and fast paced

[@Bueno_Burger]

When I try to test run it it keep saying "npm WARN config global `--global`, `--local` are deprecated. Use `--location=global` instead." I dumb and have no idea what this means. Someone please help.

[@zakleby2835]

It’s nothing to worry about

[@thomas_gk513]

ReferenceError: folder is not defined i get this error here and idk why

[@Chvse16]

The bot only responds to the ping command once..then it says application failed to respond on discord when tried for the second time

[@ForwardEn_]

Check If You Typed Something Wrong

[@ashtongumpert3715]

Hey I don't know if this is kept up with but I get this error when launching the bot Cannot find module './src/functions/handlers/handleCommands.js' any ideas of why?

[@cainothecreator8363]

I know this is two weeks old, but just in case it isn't fixed yet I have two potential fixes. One, check to make sure you are using the correct version of js. If your version is outdated some functions may not work correctly. Second make sure that the exact spelling of the directory (all folders from the source file) and the string being passed into the function are a 100% match. Finally check the video again. I don't remember off the top of my head but isn't there meant to be like a $ at the start of the string? (I haven't watched this in like 6months.)

[@appleateshoe2877]

whenever i test it, it keeps telling "no test specified" and idk how to fix it

[@SirJul]

5:47 here he explains what to do, its cause you havent specified "test" in the scripts section. hope that helps you

[@NekoJax]

Its a good tutorial.. but for your nexzt tutorial please try explaining the reason why we're doing x thing, its honestly really confusing in my opinion

[@harishbalasubramanian78]

Thanks!

[@bamOCE]

I keep getting Error, the application didn't respond when using the /ping command I double checked and my code should be working but im not too sure.

[@wunguh]

also received this

[@jstn9538]

when I try to test run it, it says: "TypeError [ClientMissingIntents]: Valid intents must be provided for the Client." What is the problem?..

[@n.w.a_caillou2366]

you must enable the intents for you bot in the developer portal

[@dayshag5257]

can you do commands with prefix?

[@nolanschaale1301]

bruh I need to start watching these at like half speed you guys always move so fast

[@jordanperrin335]

it would be cool if you split the video into different chapters

[@levisonexe]

Is it possible to make prefix commands

[@jikeybear]

if you error in for (const file of commandFiles) { just change commandFiles to commandFolders :3

[@endermanmaster4294]

when running npm test it says "eventsFolders is not defined" anyone know how to fix it?

[@zacharymadden8634]

if it's the ready.js file giving you trouble, create a new folder in the 'events' folder and drop the file in there. Or whichever. It's finding the file and treating is a folder when it's not supposed to

[@zxy8057]

It would be helpful if you could explain what youre actually doing and the definitions of the terms. 6/10

[@tobers_j]

When I try to run the code to start the bot it keeps just saying Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/functions/${folder}' I have made sure that my code and structure is the same as his. Does anyone have a solution?

[@jessekkemp]

I have the same problem, let me know if you find the fix!

[@BennyTheBee]

Make sure to change the ' to `. So instead of quote, to tilda. @jvsse

[@BennyTheBee]

@@jessekkemp See above

[@karoonatrip]

@@BennyTheBee thank you!

[@amasinamr6046]

12:59 preferred zoom-in

[@thedog8668]

I made everything from tutorial but it says: > discord-bot@1.0.0 test > echo "Error: no test specified" && exit 1 "Error: no test specified" Can anyone help me please?

[@waggerra]

Alternative1: Do node src/index.js or src/bot.js. Alternative 2: Install nodemon do npm install nodemon Then launch nodemon with "nodemon" Nodemon is a thing that allows you to restart your bot everytime you do CTRL + S. Your problem is that you haven't set your start command in the config.json file (I think, not sure because im new )

[@0xxzeus811]

Am getting this error when I run "npm run test" const { token } = process.cnv; ^ TypeError: Cannot destructure property 'token' of 'process.cnv' as it is undefined. at Object. (C:\Users\USERP\Desktop\TheGafferBot\src\bot.js:2:9) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1105:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1159:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:981:32) at Function.Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:822:12) at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:77:12) at node:internal/main/run_main_module:17:47 please help fix this

[@petergg9096]

You made a small mistake. You need to replace process.cnv with process.env 😊

[@bre4kf4st-]

i tested the code but if i used that then the bot dont react

[@wirtualnipiloci]

Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/function/handlers'

[@darinwolyniec]

function -> functions

[@DonoNut1]

Error: Cannot find module 'dotenv'?

[@DanSpared]

it says that it doesnt recognise dotenv

[@cwdoby]

If this is supposed to be for a beginnier, not gonna lie, it's way too fast and hard to follow. But I can tell you are trying to do this right.

[@officialdreamplayz]

nice tutorial

[@viktore8703]

23:04 When i start i'm getting error: ReferenceError: Discord is not defined at Object. (C:\Users\iakmn\OneDrive - abc\Desktop\Coin System\src\bot.js:7:16) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1097:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1151:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:975:32) at Function.Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:822:12) at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (node:internal/modules/run_main:77:12)

[@ryancoble8776]

I think there's some un-needed complexity, at least for beginners. I think you could have simplified it by not dynamically loading the commands. You could have also loaded all the commands with one loop instead of looping through each folder, then each subfolder/file. All in all though it's a good display of skill and good for people with a previous engineering background.

[@yuvamgupta4150]

Please make a tutorial in which you explain everything

[@mrvenomyt69]

Unable to make subcommands can you help me out

[@V9Void]

ZOOMED IN :}

[@ainnunhere]

I need help it always says no such file or directory, scandir ‘./scr/function’

[@Jzoldyck]

you found a solution? mb, only i forgot to put ";"

[@stretchyyawn713]

bruh you go so damn fast

[@stowing]

copied the whole vid and yet I get an error saying. node:internal/fs/utils:344 throw err; ^ Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, scandir './src/functions/${folder}' Tried looking over the vid and nothing in my code is wrong so I don't get it. Would love an explanation.

[@stowing]

this is my bot.js require("dotenv").config(); const { token } = process.env; const { Client, Collection, GatewayIntentsBits, GatewayIntentBits, } = require("discord.js"); const fs = require("fs"); const client = new Client({ intents: GatewayIntentBits.Guilds }); client.commands = new Collection(); client.commandArray = []; const functionFolders = fs.readdirSync("./src/functions"); for (const folder of functionFolders) { const functionFiles = fs .readdirSync('./src/functions/${folder}') .filter((file) => file.endsWith('.js')); for (const file of functionfiles) require('./functions/${folder}/${file}")(client)'); } client.handleEvents(); client.handleCommands(); client.login(token);

[@He.is.George_Fox]

I like how he said *reddirSync*

[@flvffywvffy]

I keep getting this error: TypeError: interaction.isChatInputCommand is not a function

[@raracool04]

make sure its interaction.isChatInputCommand() with the brackets

[@MatthewBaka]

When I made a bot in Python, I only had to add 3 or 4 lines of code and then the rest was the logic of the bot. The fact that there's so many folders and lines of code for JS is annoying to type all out.

[@YukiGersaniba]

You don't actually need all of this code for the bot, it's actually only about the same amount in JS. It was this much to prepare for the future.

[@Aryan-vn3ls]

can anyone share the source code of this complete tutorial ..

[@GangRX]

TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'Guilds') why do i keep getting this error

[@kannaoki]

Same

[@kacperNFS]

Can you somehow replace the require(..) when searching for paths? My typescript setup doesn't allow it.

[@user-hk7px1sx4x]

use import for mjs/ts

[@shubham3937]

​@@user-hk7px1sx4x can you explain a Lil bit ?

[@qeaper1205]

lol bro why would you import and export your files like that? Just require them using require()