JDADiscordBot

JDADiscordBot is a modular and flexible Discord bot built with the Java Discord API (JDA). The bot supports both prefix-based commands (e.g., !ping) and Discord's newer slash commands (e.g., /ping). This design allows for an organized and streamlined setup where you can easily add or modify commands to suit your server's needs.

Features

• Prefix-Based Commands: Traditional commands activated by a customizable prefix, such as !ping.
• Slash Commands: Built-in support for Discord's modern slash commands (e.g., /greet).
• Easy to Configure: Use environment variables to configure sensitive information like the bot token and command prefix.
• Scalable Command Management: Handlers are in place to simplify adding and managing both prefix and slash commands.
• Support Server: Join our support server for assistance or to offer suggestions.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 17 or higher installed on your system.
• Gradle for dependency management and building the project.

Clone the Repository

To get started, clone the repository to your local machine.

git clone https://github.com/ferrymehdi/JDADiscordBot.git
cd JDADiscordBot

Setting Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory to securely store the bot's token and command prefix.

Sample .env file:

TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here
PREFIX=!

Configuring Dependencies

JDADiscordBot relies on the following main dependencies:

• JDA (Java Discord API) - Version 5.2.0 for connecting and interacting with Discord.
• dotenv-java - For handling environment variables securely.

Running the Bot

Once your environment variables are set up and dependencies are installed, you can start the bot using Gradle:

./gradlew run

Bot Structure and Command Handling

JDADiscordBot has a clear structure for handling both prefix and slash commands. The bot is split into two main handlers:

• PrefixCommandsHandler: Handles commands prefixed by the customizable PREFIX (e.g., !ping).
• SlashCommandsHandler: Manages Discord's native slash commands (e.g., /greet).

Adding Commands

Prefix Commands

1. Create a new class in org.ferry.PrefixCommands.Commands that implements PrefixCommand.
2. Implement the execute method to define the command's action.
3. Add your command to PrefixCommandsHandler by calling addCommand(new YourCommand()).

Slash Commands

1. Create a new class in org.ferry.SlashCommands.Commands that implements SlashCommand.
2. Implement the execute method and define the getCommand method to register the command with Discord.
3. Add your slash command to SlashCommandsHandler by calling commands.add(new YourCommand()) in its constructor.

Support and Community

If you have questions, encounter issues, or want to contribute, join our support Discord server. We’re here to help and appreciate feedback.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this project, submit issues, or suggest enhancements. Contributions are welcome, and detailed pull requests will be reviewed as soon as possible.

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Enjoy customizing and running JDADiscordBot for your Discord server!