> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chatbotplatform.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Discord Channel (Coming Soon)

> Connect your bot to Discord servers

Discord support is coming soon to Chatbot Platform. Discord bots will support native typing indicators, slash commands, thread support, and guild-wide deployment.

## Planned Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Native Typing Indicators" icon="message-dots">
    Show typing status while generating responses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slash Commands" icon="slash">
    Register custom commands for bot interactions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Thread Support" icon="messages">
    Thread-aware conversation context
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guild Management" icon="server">
    Deploy to multiple Discord servers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Expected Setup Flow

When Discord support launches, setup will follow this process:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Discord Application">
    Create an application at [discord.com/developers/applications](https://discord.com/developers/applications)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Bot">
    Add a bot user and configure permissions:

    * Read Messages
    * Send Messages
    * Read Message History
    * Use Slash Commands
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Bot Token">
    Copy the bot token from the Bot settings page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect in Platform">
    Create Discord channel in Chatbot Platform and enter token
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register Commands">
    Configure slash commands for bot interactions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite to Server">
    Generate OAuth2 invite URL and add bot to server
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Expected Features

### Channels and DMs

* **Text Channels**: Public and private channel support
* **Direct Messages**: 1:1 conversations
* **Threads**: Thread-aware context
* **Voice Channels**: Text chat in voice channels

### Slash Commands

Register commands like:

* `/ask` - Ask the bot a question
* `/help` - Get help information
* `/reset` - Start new conversation

### Permissions

Fine-grained permission control:

* Per-channel access
* Role-based restrictions
* Guild-wide or channel-specific

### Rich Embeds

Support for Discord embeds:

* Formatted messages
* Images and media
* Interactive components
* Buttons and selections

## Get Notified

Want to be notified when Discord support launches?

* Watch the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Jonnx/app.chatbotplatform.io) for updates
* Check the platform dashboard for announcements
* Follow release notes for version updates

## Current Alternatives

While Discord support is in development, you can:

1. Use Telegram or Slack channels (available now)
2. Build custom integration using the API
3. Use webhook proxies to connect Discord

## Expected Timeline

Discord support is actively in development. Check the changelog and release notes for updates on availability.

## Questions?

Have specific Discord feature requests or questions? Please open an issue on GitHub or contact support.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Telegram" icon="telegram" href="/bots/channels/telegram">
    Available now - connect to Telegram
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slack" icon="slack" href="/bots/channels/slack">
    Available now - integrate with Slack
  </Card>
</CardGroup>