Build a 24/7 ChatGPT Discord Bot with Code!

Build a 24/7 ChatGPT Discord Bot with Code!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Creating a Discord Bot Folder
3. Setting up the Discord Developer Portal
4. Obtaining and Saving the Token
5. Getting OpenAI API Key
6. Creating the Python File
7. Installing Dependencies
8. Handling Bot Login
9. Handling Incoming Messages
10. Chatting with the GPT Model
11. Running the Discord Bot
12. Configuring the Bot Server
13. Final Steps and Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to code our very Own Chat-Based Discord bot using GPT-based AI, similar to Carl GPT. We will be creating a new AI companion for Carl called Ricochet, a sarcastic and funny parrot. We'll walk through the steps of setting up the bot, obtaining the necessary tokens, creating the Python file, installing dependencies, and handling the bot's functionality, including handling incoming messages and interacting with the GPT model. By the end, You'll have your own AI-powered Discord bot ready to chat!

Creating a Discord Bot Folder

To get started, you'll need to Create a new folder on your desktop to organize all the files related to your bot. Name the folder according to your bot's name, for example, "Ricochet GPT."

Setting up the Discord Developer Portal

Next, you'll need to visit the Discord Developer Portal in your browser. If you don't have an application set up yet, click on "New Application." Otherwise, select your existing application.

Obtaining and Saving the Token

In the bot settings of your Discord application, find the "Bot" section. If there is already a token present, reset it and copy the new token. Create a new text document in your bot folder and name it "tokens.txt." Paste the Discord token in this file.

Getting OpenAI API Key

Now, navigate to openai.com and create an account if you don't have one already. Go to your profile and find the "API Keys" section. Create a new secret key and copy it. Add this key to the "tokens.txt" file under the Discord token.

Creating the Python File

Create a new Python file in your bot folder and name it "ricochet_gpt.py." This file will contain all the code for your Discord bot.

Installing Dependencies

Before proceeding, you need to install the required dependencies. Open your command prompt or terminal and run the following commands:

pip install discord
pip install openai

Handling Bot Login

In the Python file, import the necessary modules: discord and openai. Also, define a variable named chat_history to store the previous chat history for the bot. Next, define the Discord token and the OpenAI API key from the tokens.txt file.

Handling Incoming Messages

Create an event handler function to handle incoming messages. Check if the bot's user is Mentioned in the message, and if not, return. Extract the message content, clean it, and add it to the chat history. Extract the most recent four messages from the chat Channel and append them to the chat history as well. Pass the chat history to the chat with GPT function.

Chatting with the GPT Model

Create a function called chat_with_gpt that takes the message content and chat history as inputs. Set a prompt to guide the AI's response. Iterate over the chat history, adding each message to the inputs for the GPT model. Set the temperature for controlling the randomness of the AI's response. Request a response from the OpenAI chat completion API. Clean the response and store it back in the chat history. Finally, return the cleaned response.

Running the Discord Bot

Add the client.run(token) line at the end of the file to run the Discord bot. This line will start the bot and enable it to listen for events.

Configuring the Bot Server

To test your bot on a server, you need to configure it in the Discord Developer Portal. Generate an OAuth URL with the necessary permissions and invite your bot to the desired server.

Final Steps and Conclusion

Zip the necessary files and upload them to your hosting provider. Make sure to install the OpenAI and Discord dependencies. Start the bot in the hosting environment, and your AI-powered Discord bot is ready to chat!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you've learned how to create a chat-based Discord bot using GPT-based AI. From creating the bot folder to configuring the bot server, you have the knowledge to build your own chatbot. Have fun experimenting with different Prompts and customizing your bot's behavior.

Highlights:

• Learn how to create your own AI-powered Discord bot
• Set up the Discord Developer Portal and obtain the necessary tokens
• Interact with the GPT model to enable chat-based responses
• Customize your bot's behavior and responses
• Deploy your bot to a server and start chatting with it

FAQ:

Q: Can I use a different programming language to create the bot? A: This tutorial focuses on using Python, but you can use other programming languages supported by the Discord API.

Q: Can I add more features to my bot? A: Yes, you can extend the bot's functionality by adding more event handlers and implementing additional commands.

Q: How can I make my bot respond to specific keywords? A: You can modify the code to check if certain keywords are present in the message and trigger specific actions or responses.