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DISCORD

 

 

Bots: An Overview

Bots, short for “robots,” are software applications that perform automated tasks over the internet or within digital systems. They can range from simple scripts that execute repetitive actions to highly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) programs capable of simulating human-like conversation and decision-making. Bots have become deeply integrated into modern technology, influencing communication, commerce, security, and entertainment.

Types of Bots

One of the most common types is the chatbot, designed to interact with humans through natural language. Chatbots are widely used in customer service, providing instant responses to frequently asked questions or assisting users with navigation on websites. AI-driven conversational agents like voice assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa) extend this concept further by combining speech recognition with machine learning.

Another major category is web crawlers, also known as spiders. These bots scan and index web content, enabling search engines like Google to organize vast amounts of information. Crawlers ensure that when users perform a search, results are accurate and up to date.

There are also transactional bots, which carry out specific tasks such as booking tickets, processing online payments, or monitoring stock markets. In gaming, bots can simulate opponents or teammates, creating dynamic gameplay experiences.

On the darker side, malicious bots are designed to exploit systems. These include spambots, which flood forums or inboxes with unwanted messages, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) bots, which overwhelm servers to disrupt services. Other harmful bots engage in credential stuffing, spreading malware, or manipulating online markets.

Benefits of Bots

Bots offer significant advantages by improving efficiency, scalability, and accessibility. In business, chatbots provide 24/7 customer support without the cost of hiring large human teams. Web crawlers make the internet navigable by indexing billions of pages. Transactional bots can process repetitive tasks faster than humans, reducing errors and saving time.

In education, bots help students practice languages, quiz themselves, or receive guided tutoring. In healthcare, bots can triage patient symptoms before a doctor’s consultation. Even in entertainment, bots enhance experiences by personalizing music playlists or powering non-playable characters in games.

Risks and Challenges

Despite their benefits, bots raise ethical, technical, and security challenges. Malicious bots can undermine trust in digital systems, while even legitimate bots may lead to over-automation and loss of human interaction. For example, heavy reliance on customer service bots may frustrate users if their problems are too complex for scripted responses.

Bots also contribute to misinformation. Social media bots can amplify false narratives, manipulate trending topics, or create the illusion of popularity for specific content. As a result, governments and organizations face the challenge of regulating bot activity without stifling innovation.

Future of Bots

The future of bots is likely to be shaped by advances in AI and natural language processing. As bots become more context-aware and adaptive, they will integrate more seamlessly into daily life. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education will see greater reliance on intelligent bots to personalize services. However, developers, policymakers, and users must continue balancing automation with ethics, ensuring bots remain tools for empowerment rather than exploitation.

 

 

 

 

John (thinking):
“Bots… they’re everywhere. On the surface, they make life easier—answering questions instantly, fetching information, even booking flights. But I can’t help asking myself: are bots truly helping us, or are they quietly reshaping the way we interact with technology and each other?”

Reflective voice:
“Think of chatbots. They’re great when you need quick customer service at midnight. No waiting for a human agent. But doesn’t it feel impersonal when the bot can’t handle something complex? People want empathy, not just efficiency. Could reliance on bots diminish the human touch in communication?”

Curious voice:
“And then there are web crawlers. Without them, search engines wouldn’t function, and the internet would be chaotic. Crawlers are invisible helpers, scanning billions of pages. They serve as librarians of the digital world. But do we realize how much power lies in the algorithms they feed into?”

Cautious voice:
“Of course, not all bots are helpful. Malicious ones—spambots, DDoS attackers—those are dangerous. They exploit weaknesses, disrupt businesses, and spread misinformation. How do we draw the line between using bots responsibly and defending against harmful ones? Security seems to be a constant arms race.”

Optimistic voice:
“Yet, I can’t deny the potential. Imagine bots in education—helping students practice languages, creating interactive quizzes, or even guiding someone through violin lessons. Or in healthcare—bots triaging patients so doctors can focus on urgent cases. The possibilities are vast if designed ethically.”

Critical voice:
“But ethical design… that’s the challenge. What happens if bots amplify fake news or manipulate opinions on social media? We’ve already seen how they can distort reality by flooding platforms with false narratives. Regulation seems necessary, but who decides the rules?”

Philosophical voice:
“Maybe the bigger question is: what does it mean for humans if bots keep advancing? Will they complement our creativity and empathy, or replace roles that rely on repetition? The answer might depend less on the bots themselves and more on how we choose to use them.”

John (concluding):
“Bots aren’t inherently good or bad—they’re tools. Like a violin in my hands, the sound depends on the intent of the player. In the same way, the impact of bots depends on the people who design, regulate, and use them. The real responsibility lies with us.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bots: An Overview

Bots, short for “robots,” are computer programs. They do tasks automatically on the internet or inside systems. Some are very simple and repeat actions. Others use artificial intelligence (AI) and can talk or make choices like humans. Bots are now part of everyday technology. They affect communication, business, security, and entertainment.

Types of Bots

A common type is the chatbot. Chatbots talk with people in normal language. Many companies use them for customer service. They give quick answers and help people find information. Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa are also chatbots. They use speech recognition and AI to respond.

Another type is the web crawler, also called a spider. Crawlers scan and collect information from websites. They help search engines like Google organize and update results.

There are also transactional bots. These bots do tasks like booking tickets, paying online, or checking stock markets. In games, bots can act as opponents or teammates.

Some bots are harmful. These malicious bots cause problems. Spambots fill inboxes with junk. DDoS bots attack websites by sending too much traffic. Other bad bots steal passwords, spread viruses, or cheat markets.

Benefits of Bots

Bots can save time and work faster than humans. Chatbots give customer service all day and night. Crawlers keep the internet organized. Transactional bots reduce errors and make tasks quicker.

In education, bots help students learn, take quizzes, or practice languages. In healthcare, bots can check symptoms before a doctor visit. In entertainment, bots make music suggestions or control game characters.

Risks and Challenges

Bots also create problems. Bad bots can damage trust online. Even good bots may be frustrating when they cannot solve harder problems. People may feel less human contact when businesses use too many bots.

Bots can also spread false information. Social media bots make fake stories popular or create fake support for ideas. This makes it hard to know what is true. Governments and companies must control bots but still allow innovation.

Future of Bots

Bots will grow smarter with better AI. They will understand context and adapt to people. Finance, healthcare, and education will use bots more to give personal help. But people must use bots carefully and with ethics. Bots are tools. They can help or harm depending on how humans design and control them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPORT

 

Types of Bots

1. Chatbots – They talk with people using normal language. They answer questions and give help.
2. Voice Assistants – Examples are Siri and Alexa. They listen to speech and reply.
3. Web Crawlers (Spiders) – They scan websites. They help search engines like Google show results.
4. Transactional Bots – They book tickets, make payments, or check stock prices.
5. Gaming Bots – They act as opponents or teammates in video games.
6. Spambots – They send junk messages in email or forums.
7. DDoS Bots – They flood websites with too much traffic and make them crash.
8. Malware Bots – They spread viruses or steal data.
9. Credential Stuffing Bots – They try stolen usernames and passwords to break into accounts.
10. Social Media Bots – They post or share content. They can spread fake news or make something look popular.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Types of Bots

 

To make a chatbot in Discord that talks with people in normal language, you follow these simple steps:

 

1. Create a Discord Bot Account

1. Go to the Discord Developer Portal.
2. Click New Application → give it a name.
3. Open the app → go to Bot → click Add Bot.
4. Copy the Bot Token. (Keep it secret! It lets your code control the bot.)

 

2. Invite the Bot to Your Server

1. In the Developer Portal, go to OAuth2 → URL Generator.
2. Under Scopes, check bot.
3. Under Bot Permissions, select things like Send Messages and Read Messages.
4. Copy the URL, paste in browser, and invite the bot to your Discord server.

 

3. Write the Bot Code (Python Example)

Install Discord library:

pip install discord.py

Create a file bot.py:

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

 

# Create bot with "!" as prefix

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=discord.Intents.all())

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    print(f"Bot is online as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.command()

async def hello(ctx):

    await ctx.send("Hello! I am a chatbot. How can I help you?")

 

@bot.command()

async def helpme(ctx):

    await ctx.send("I can answer questions. Try typing !hello or ask me something simple.")

 

# Run bot

bot.run("YOUR_BOT_TOKEN")

 

4. Run the Bot

1. Save the file.
2. Run it:
3. python bot.py
4. The bot will come online in your server.

 

5. Make It Smarter

• Add more commands (@bot.command()).
• Or connect to an AI service (like OpenAI API) so it can talk like ChatGPT.
• Example: when someone types a message, send it to the AI and reply with the response.

 

code to connect your Discord bot with ChatGPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Set Up a Discord Bot Account

Same as before:

• Go to Discord Developer Portal.
• Create an application → add a bot → copy the Bot Token.
• Invite it to your server with permissions (must include Voice Permissions like Connect and Speak).

 

2. Install Needed Libraries (Python Example)

You’ll need these:

pip install discord.py

pip install SpeechRecognition

pip install pyttsx3

pip install pydub

(Other libraries like openai can be added if you want AI responses.)

 

3. Bot Workflow (Simplified)

1. Join Voice Channel → Bot connects when you command it.
2. Listen to Audio → Bot records or streams what you say.
3. Speech-to-Text → Convert voice into text using a service like Google Speech Recognition or Whisper.
4. Process Text → Send to AI (optional) or use commands.
5. Text-to-Speech Reply → Convert bot’s reply back into voice and play it in the channel.

 

4. Example Python Code (Simple Voice Echo Bot)

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

import pyttsx3

import asyncio

 

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=discord.Intents.all())

engine = pyttsx3.init()

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    print(f"Bot is online as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.command()

async def join(ctx):

    if ctx.author.voice:

        channel = ctx.author.voice.channel

        await channel.connect()

        await ctx.send("I joined the voice channel!")

    else:

        await ctx.send("You need to be in a voice channel first.")

 

@bot.command()

async def speak(ctx, *, text: str):

    # Bot will say the text back in the voice channel

    vc = ctx.voice_client

    if vc:

        engine.save_to_file(text, "output.mp3")

        engine.runAndWait()

        vc.play(discord.FFmpegPCMAudio("output.mp3"))

        await ctx.send(f"I said: {text}")

    else:

        await ctx.send("I need to be in a voice channel to speak.")

 

@bot.command()

async def leave(ctx):

    await ctx.voice_client.disconnect()

    await ctx.send("I left the voice channel.")

 

bot.run("YOUR_BOT_TOKEN")

 

5. Expanding to a True Voice Assistant

• Speech-to-Text: Use Google Speech Recognition or OpenAI Whisper to understand spoken commands.
• AI Responses: Connect the text to OpenAI API (like ChatGPT) for natural conversation.
• Text-to-Speech: Use gTTS, pyttsx3, or other TTS tools for natural replies.
• Continuous Listening: More advanced—stream audio from Discord, process in real time, then reply.

 

⚡ In short:

• Easy version = Bot joins a voice channel and speaks text you type (!speak Hello).
• Advanced version = Bot listens to your voice, converts it to text, sends it to AI, then speaks back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Create the Discord bot

1. Open the Discord Developer Portal.
2. Create a New Application → Bot → Add Bot.
3. Copy the Bot Token. Keep it secret.
4. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot → Bot Permissions: Send Messages, Read Message History.
5. Open the URL, invite the bot to your server.

 

2) Install tools (Python)

pip install discord.py aiohttp beautifulsoup4 tldextract

 

3) Important safety rules

• Crawl only sites you own or have permission to crawl.
• Respect robots.txt.
• Keep the crawl small (same domain, low depth).
• Use a friendly user agent.
• Add a delay between requests.

 

4) Paste this code into crawler_bot.py

import asyncio

import aiohttp

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

from urllib.parse import urljoin, urldefrag

import urllib.robotparser as robotparser

import tldextract

import time

 

INTENTS = discord.Intents.default()

INTENTS.message_content = True

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=INTENTS)

 

# In-memory store (simple). For production, use a database.

crawl_results = {}   # guild_id -> list of (url, title)

crawl_tasks = {}     # guild_id -> asyncio.Task

 

USER_AGENT = "DiscordEduCrawler/1.0 (+contact: your-email@example.com)"

REQUEST_DELAY = 1.0  # seconds between requests

 

def same_reg_domain(u1, u2):

    e1 = tldextract.extract(u1)

    e2 = tldextract.extract(u2)

    return (e1.registered_domain == e2.registered_domain) and (e1.registered_domain != "")

 

async def fetch(session, url):

    headers = {"User-Agent": USER_AGENT}

    async with session.get(url, headers=headers, timeout=15) as resp:

        if resp.status != 200 or "text/html" not in resp.headers.get("Content-Type",""):

            return None

        return await resp.text()

 

def allowed_by_robots(base_url, target_url, rp):

    # If robots.txt failed to load, default to allow = False for safety.

    try:

        return rp.can_fetch(USER_AGENT, target_url)

    except:

        return False

 

async def crawl_domain(start_url, max_pages, max_depth, channel):

    guild_id = channel.guild.id

    crawl_results[guild_id] = []

    seen = set()

    queue = asyncio.Queue()

    await queue.put((start_url, 0))

 

    # Prepare robots.txt

    parsed = tldextract.extract(start_url)

    root = f"https://{parsed.registered_domain}"

    robots_url = urljoin(root, "/robots.txt")

 

    rp = robotparser.RobotFileParser()

    try:

        rp.set_url(robots_url)

        rp.read()

    except:

        await channel.send("I could not read robots.txt. I will not crawl.")

        return

 

    await channel.send(f"Starting crawl: {start_url}\nMax pages: {max_pages}, max depth: {max_depth}")

 

    async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:

        pages_crawled = 0

        last_request_time = 0.0

 

        while not queue.empty() and pages_crawled < max_pages:

            url, depth = await queue.get()

            url = urldefrag(url).url  # remove fragments

 

            if url in seen:

                continue

            if not same_reg_domain(start_url, url):

                continue

            if depth > max_depth:

                continue

            if not allowed_by_robots(start_url, url, rp):

                continue

 

            # Rate limit

            elapsed = time.time() - last_request_time

            if elapsed < REQUEST_DELAY:

                await asyncio.sleep(REQUEST_DELAY - elapsed)

 

            try:

                html = await fetch(session, url)

            except Exception as e:

                continue

            last_request_time = time.time()

 

            if not html:

                continue

 

            seen.add(url)

            soup = BeautifulSoup(html, "html.parser")

            title = (soup.title.string.strip() if soup.title and soup.title.string else "(no title)")

            crawl_results[guild_id].append((url, title))

            pages_crawled += 1

 

            # Enqueue links

            if depth < max_depth:

                for a in soup.find_all("a", href=True):

                    nxt = urljoin(url, a["href"])

                    if nxt.startswith("http"):

                        await queue.put((nxt, depth + 1))

 

        await channel.send(f"Crawl finished. Pages found: {len(crawl_results[guild_id])}")

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    print(f"Bot online as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.command(help="Start a small crawl. Usage: !crawl <url> [max_pages=20] [max_depth=1]")

async def crawl(ctx, url: str, max_pages: int = 20, max_depth: int = 1):

    # Cancel existing crawl for this server if running

    gid = ctx.guild.id

    task = crawl_tasks.get(gid)

    if task and not task.done():

        task.cancel()

        await ctx.send("Stopped the previous crawl.")

 

    # Basic checks

    if not url.startswith("http"):

        await ctx.send("Please include http or https in the URL.")

        return

 

    crawl_tasks[gid] = asyncio.create_task(crawl_domain(url, max_pages, max_depth, ctx.channel))

    await ctx.send("Crawl started.")

 

@bot.command(help="Show up to 10 results from the last crawl.")

async def results(ctx, count: int = 10):

    items = crawl_results.get(ctx.guild.id, [])

    if not items:

        await ctx.send("No results yet.")

        return

 

    out = []

    for i, (u, t) in enumerate(items[:max(1, min(count, 10))], start=1):

        out.append(f"**{i}.** {t}\n{u}")

    await ctx.send("\n\n".join(out))

 

@bot.command(help="Stop the current crawl.")

async def stop(ctx):

    gid = ctx.guild.id

    task = crawl_tasks.get(gid)

    if task and not task.done():

        task.cancel()

        await ctx.send("Crawl stopped.")

    else:

        await ctx.send("No crawl is running.")

 

bot.run("YOUR_BOT_TOKEN")

 

5) Run the bot

python crawler_bot.py

 

6) Use the bot in Discord

• Start a crawl (same domain only):
  !crawl https://example.com 20 1
  20 pages max, depth 1.
• See results:
  !results 10
• Stop the crawl:
  !stop

 

Notes in plain language

• This bot is a small educational crawler.
• It stays on the same registered domain.
• It respects robots.txt.
• It adds a delay between requests.
• It stores results only in memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a practical starter bot for Discord that does three “transactional” things:

1. Checks stock prices (!price AAPL)
2. Creates a payment link via Stripe Checkout (!pay 9.99 Coffee)
3. Sells simple “tickets” via Stripe Checkout (!ticket "Piano Recital" 2 15.00)

It uses hosted payment pages (Stripe Checkout) so you never touch card data in Discord (important for safety/PCI).

 

0) What you need

• A Discord server + bot token (from the Developer Portal)
• A Stripe account (for payments)
• An Alpha Vantage API key (for stock quotes, free tier)

 

1) Install dependencies

pip install discord.py requests python-dotenv stripe

 

2) Create a .env file

DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN

ALPHAVANTAGE_KEY=YOUR_ALPHA_VANTAGE_KEY

STRIPE_SECRET=YOUR_STRIPE_SECRET_KEY

STRIPE_SUCCESS_URL=https://example.com/success

STRIPE_CANCEL_URL=https://example.com/cancel

Use your own URLs; they can be simple placeholder pages at first.

 

3) Bot code (transactional_bot.py)

import os

import re

import requests

import stripe

from dotenv import load_dotenv

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

 

load_dotenv()

DISCORD_TOKEN = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")

ALPHA_KEY = os.getenv("ALPHAVANTAGE_KEY")

STRIPE_SECRET = os.getenv("STRIPE_SECRET")

SUCCESS_URL = os.getenv("STRIPE_SUCCESS_URL", "https://example.com/success")

CANCEL_URL = os.getenv("STRIPE_CANCEL_URL", "https://example.com/cancel")

 

stripe.api_key = STRIPE_SECRET

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

intents.message_content = True

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    print(f"Bot online as {bot.user}")

 

# --- 1) Stock Price ---

@bot.command(help="Get latest stock price. Usage: !price AAPL")

async def price(ctx, symbol: str):

    symbol = symbol.upper().strip()

    if not re.fullmatch(r"[A-Z\.]{1,10}", symbol):

        await ctx.send("Please provide a valid stock symbol, e.g., AAPL")

        return

    try:

        url = "https://www.alphavantage.co/query"

        params = {"function":"GLOBAL_QUOTE","symbol":symbol,"apikey":ALPHA_KEY}

        r = requests.get(url, params=params, timeout=10)

        data = r.json().get("Global Quote", {})

        p = data.get("05. price")

        change = data.get("09. change")

        pct = data.get("10. change percent")

        if not p:

            await ctx.send(f"Could not fetch price for {symbol}. Try another ticker.")

            return

        await ctx.send(f"**{symbol}** price: ${float(p):.2f} | Change: {change} ({pct})")

    except Exception:

        await ctx.send("There was an error fetching the price. Please try again later.")

 

# --- 2) Generic Payment via Stripe Checkout ---

@bot.command(help="Create a payment link. Usage: !pay <amount_usd> <description>")

async def pay(ctx, amount: str, *, description: str = "Payment"):

    # Validate amount like 9.99

    try:

        usd = float(amount)

        if usd <= 0:

            raise ValueError()

    except ValueError:

        await ctx.send("Please provide a valid positive amount, e.g., `!pay 9.99 Coffee`.")

        return

 

    try:

        cents = int(round(usd * 100))

        session = stripe.checkout.Session.create(

            mode="payment",

            line_items=[{

                "price_data": {

                    "currency": "usd",

                    "product_data": {"name": description},

                    "unit_amount": cents

                },

                "quantity": 1

            }],

            success_url=SUCCESS_URL + "?session_id={CHECKOUT_SESSION_ID}",

            cancel_url=CANCEL_URL,

            metadata={

                "discord_user": str(ctx.author.id),

                "discord_channel": str(ctx.channel.id),

                "type": "generic_payment"

            }

        )

        await ctx.send(f"Here is your secure payment link:\n{session.url}")

    except Exception:

        await ctx.send("Could not create payment link. Check Stripe keys and try again.")

 

# --- 3) “Ticket” purchase via Stripe Checkout ---

@bot.command(help='Sell tickets. Usage: !ticket "Event Name" <quantity> <price_usd>')

async def ticket(ctx, event_name: str, quantity: int, price_usd: str):

    # event_name can be quoted in Discord to keep spaces

    try:

        q = int(quantity)

        price = float(price_usd)

        if q <= 0 or price <= 0:

            raise ValueError()

    except ValueError:

        await ctx.send('Usage example: `!ticket "Piano Recital" 2 15.00`')

        return

 

    try:

        cents = int(round(price * 100))

        session = stripe.checkout.Session.create(

            mode="payment",

            line_items=[{

                "price_data": {

                    "currency": "usd",

                    "product_data": {"name": f"Ticket: {event_name}"},

                    "unit_amount": cents

                },

                "quantity": q

            }],

            success_url=SUCCESS_URL + "?session_id={CHECKOUT_SESSION_ID}",

            cancel_url=CANCEL_URL,

            metadata={

                "discord_user": str(ctx.author.id),

                "discord_channel": str(ctx.channel.id),

                "type": "ticket",

                "event_name": event_name,

                "quantity": str(q),

                "unit_price_usd": f"{price:.2f}"

            }

        )

        await ctx.send(

            f"Tickets for **{event_name}** (x{q}) at ${price:.2f} each.\n"

            f"Pay securely here:\n{session.url}\n\n"

            "After payment, confirm via your Stripe Dashboard or a webhook."

        )

    except Exception:

        await ctx.send("Could not create ticket checkout. Check Stripe setup and try again.")

 

bot.run(DISCORD_TOKEN)

 

4) Run it

python transactional_bot.py

 

How it works (simple terms)

• Stock prices: calls Alpha Vantage’s “Global Quote” API and prints the latest price.
• Payments & tickets: creates a Stripe Checkout session and returns a secure payment link. You never collect card data in Discord.

 

Important production notes

• Do not accept card numbers in Discord. Always use hosted checkout.
• To auto-fulfill tickets or roles after payment, add a small webhook server to process checkout.session.completed from Stripe and then DM the buyer or assign a role.
• Consider logging orders in a database (e.g., SQLite or Postgres) via metadata.

Want me to add a minimal Flask webhook example next, so paid tickets trigger an automatic Discord DM/role?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Create the bot in Discord

1. Go to the Discord Developer Portal → New Application → Bot → Add Bot
2. Copy the Bot Token (keep it secret)
3. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot and applications.commands
4. Bot Permissions: Send Messages, Read Message History
5. Invite the bot to your server using the generated URL

 

2) Install the library

pip install discord.py

 

3) Paste this code into game_bot.py

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

from discord import app_commands

from discord.ui import View, Button

 

# ---------- Game Logic (Tic-Tac-Toe with Minimax) ----------

HUMAN = "X"

BOT = "O"

EMPTY = " "

 

WIN_LINES = [

    (0,1,2), (3,4,5), (6,7,8),   # rows

    (0,3,6), (1,4,7), (2,5,8),   # cols

    (0,4,8), (2,4,6)             # diagonals

]

 

def winner(board):

    for a,b,c in WIN_LINES:

        line = (board[a], board[b], board[c])

        if line == (HUMAN, HUMAN, HUMAN): return HUMAN

        if line == (BOT, BOT, BOT): return BOT

    if EMPTY not in board: return "draw"

    return None

 

def available_moves(board):

    return [i for i,cell in enumerate(board) if cell == EMPTY]

 

def minimax(board, maximizing):

    # Terminal?

    w = winner(board)

    if w == BOT:   return (1, None)

    if w == HUMAN: return (-1, None)

    if w == "draw":return (0, None)

 

    if maximizing:  # BOT's turn

        best_val, best_move = -2, None

        for m in available_moves(board):

            board[m] = BOT

            val, _ = minimax(board, False)

            board[m] = EMPTY

            if val > best_val:

                best_val, best_move = val, m

        return (best_val, best_move)

    else:           # HUMAN's turn

        best_val, best_move = 2, None

        for m in available_moves(board):

            board[m] = HUMAN

            val, _ = minimax(board, True)

            board[m] = EMPTY

            if val < best_val:

                best_val, best_move = val, m

        return (best_val, best_move)

 

# ---------- Discord UI ----------

class TTTView(View):

    def __init__(self, author: discord.User):

        super().__init__(timeout=180)

        self.author = author

        self.board = [EMPTY]*9

        self.game_over = False

        # create 9 buttons

        for i in range(9):

            row, col = divmod(i, 3)

            self.add_item(TTTButton(i, row, col, self))

 

    def board_str(self):

        def sym(x): return x if x != EMPTY else "·"

        r = []

        for i in range(0,9,3):

            r.append(" ".join(sym(c) for c in self.board[i:i+3]))

        return "\n".join(r)

 

    async def after_human(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):

        # Check human win

        w = winner(self.board)

        if w:

            self.game_over = True

            await interaction.response.edit_message(

                content=self.end_message(w),

                view=self

            )

            self.disable_all()

            return

 

        # Bot move

        _, move = minimax(self.board, True)

        if move is not None:

            self.board[move] = BOT

            # Update button label

            for item in self.children:

                if isinstance(item, TTTButton) and item.index == move:

                    item.label = BOT

                    item.disabled = True

 

        w = winner(self.board)

        if w:

            self.game_over = True

            await interaction.response.edit_message(

                content=self.end_message(w),

                view=self

            )

            self.disable_all()

        else:

            await interaction.response.edit_message(

                content=self.status_message(turn="Your move"),

                view=self

            )

 

    def status_message(self, turn="Your move"):

        return (

            f"**Tic-Tac-Toe vs Bot**\n"

            f"You are **X**, bot is **O**.\n"

            f"{turn}\n\n"

            f"```\n{self.board_str()}\n```"

        )

 

    def end_message(self, w):

        if w == "draw":

            title = "**Draw game!**"

        elif w == HUMAN:

            title = "**You win!** 🎉"

        else:

            title = "**Bot wins!** 🤖"

        return (

            f"{title}\n\n"

            f"Final board:\n"

            f"```\n{self.board_str()}\n```"

        )

 

    def disable_all(self):

        for item in self.children:

            if isinstance(item, Button):

                item.disabled = True

 

class TTTButton(Button):

    def __init__(self, index, row, col, view: TTTView):

        super().__init__(style=discord.ButtonStyle.secondary, label=" ", row=row)

        self.index = index

        self.view_ref: TTTView = view

 

    async def callback(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):

        view = self.view_ref

        if interaction.user.id != view.author.id:

            await interaction.response.send_message(

                "Only the player who started the game can play this board.",

                ephemeral=True

            )

            return

        if view.game_over:

            await interaction.response.send_message("Game is over.", ephemeral=True)

            return

        if self.label in (HUMAN, BOT):

            await interaction.response.send_message("That spot is taken.", ephemeral=True)

            return

 

        # Human move

        view.board[self.index] = HUMAN

        self.label = HUMAN

        self.disabled = True

 

        await view.after_human(interaction)

 

# ---------- Bot Setup ----------

intents = discord.Intents.default()

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    try:

        synced = await bot.tree.sync()

        print(f"Synced {len(synced)} slash commands.")

    except Exception as e:

        print("Slash command sync failed:", e)

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Play Tic-Tac-Toe vs an unbeatable bot.")

async def tictactoe(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    view = TTTView(interaction.user)

    await interaction.response.send_message(view.status_message(), view=view)

 

# Fallback text command if slash commands aren’t visible yet

@bot.command()

async def play(ctx):

    view = TTTView(ctx.author)

    await ctx.send(view.status_message(), view=view)

 

# Run your bot

bot.run("YOUR_BOT_TOKEN_HERE")

 

4) Run it

python game_bot.py

 

How this makes the bot a “gaming opponent”

• The bot plays against you using the minimax algorithm (perfect play).
• It renders a 3×3 board as nine clickable buttons.
• It updates the board after each move and declares win/lose/draw.

 

Make it a “teammate” instead

• Swap Tic-Tac-Toe for a co-op mini-RPG: the bot rolls combat, you choose actions via buttons; the bot heals/buffs when HP is low.
• Or build a raid assistant: tracks party turns, rolls dice, assigns tasks, and posts strategy tips.

If you want, I can add:

• Matchmaking (two human players; bot spectates/referees)
• Leaderboards (SQLite)
• More games (Connect-Four, Blackjack, Wordle-style)
• Co-op teammate logic (simple tactics and cooldowns)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your real goal is legit announcements (opt-in updates, class reminders, event pings), here’s a safe, compliant path you can use instead:

What to build instead (ethical + compliant)

• Opt-in only. Users must subscribe themselves; never DM people who didn’t ask.
• Easy opt-out. Provide /unsubscribe that works instantly.
• Rate limiting. Throttle announcements and respect Discord rate limits.
• Transparency. Say who you are and why they’re receiving the message.
• Logs & consent. Keep a record of when users opted in.

Example: opt-in announcement bot (Python, discord.py)

This bot lets users subscribe/unsubscribe and lets admins send one announcement at a time to subscribers only. It rate limits and avoids DMs unless the user consents.

# pip install discord.py python-dotenv

import os, asyncio, time

import discord

from discord import app_commands

from discord.ext import commands

from dotenv import load_dotenv

 

load_dotenv()

TOKEN = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

intents.message_content = False  # not needed for slash commands

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

# In-memory subscriber store (use a DB for production)

subscribers = set()

last_announce_ts = 0

ANNOUNCE_COOLDOWN = 60  # seconds between announcements

 

def is_admin(interaction: discord.Interaction) -> bool:

    # Adjust for your server: manage_guild or a specific role check

    perms = interaction.user.guild_permissions

    return perms.manage_guild or perms.administrator

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    await bot.tree.sync()

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user} (slash commands synced)")

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Subscribe to server announcements (opt-in).")

async def subscribe(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    subscribers.add(interaction.user.id)

    await interaction.response.send_message(

        "✅ You are subscribed. Use /unsubscribe anytime.", ephemeral=True

    )

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Unsubscribe from server announcements.")

async def unsubscribe(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    subscribers.discard(interaction.user.id)

    await interaction.response.send_message("✅ You are unsubscribed.", ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Send an announcement to opted-in members (admins only).")

@app_commands.describe(message="Your announcement text (keep it short).")

async def announce(interaction: discord.Interaction, message: str):

    global last_announce_ts

    if not is_admin(interaction):

        await interaction.response.send_message("You need admin permissions.", ephemeral=True)

        return

 

    now = time.time()

    if now - last_announce_ts < ANNOUNCE_COOLDOWN:

        await interaction.response.send_message("⏳ Please wait before sending another announcement.", ephemeral=True)

        return

 

    if not subscribers:

        await interaction.response.send_message("No subscribers yet.", ephemeral=True)

        return

 

    # Send to a public channel instead of DMs (less intrusive & safer)

    # Or DM only those who opted into DMs explicitly.

    sent = 0

    channel = interaction.channel  # or choose a specific announcements channel by ID

    header = f"📢 **Announcement** (opt-in): {message}"

    await channel.send(header)

 

    last_announce_ts = now

    await interaction.response.send_message(f"✅ Announcement posted. Subscribers: {len(subscribers)}", ephemeral=True)

 

bot.run(TOKEN)

Good practices for announcement bots

• Use a dedicated #announcements channel and let members add a role (e.g., @Announcements) via a button to opt in; ping only that role.
• Keep messages short, infrequent, and relevant.
• For email, use a proper mailing list service that supports double opt-in and unsubscribe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a safe, legal alternative you can build instead: a small status-checker bot. It checks a URL you own (or have permission to check) and reports if it is up. It uses a single, gentle request with a timeout. It does not flood traffic.

Build a status-checker bot (simple and safe)

1) Create the bot in Discord

1. Open the Discord Developer Portal → New Application → Bot → Add Bot.
2. Copy the Bot Token. Keep it secret.
3. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot and applications.commands.
4. Bot Permissions: Send Messages, Read Message History.
5. Invite the bot to your server using the generated URL.

2) Install libraries

pip install discord.py aiohttp

3) Code: status_bot.py

import aiohttp, asyncio

import discord

from discord import app_commands

from discord.ext import commands

from urllib.parse import urlparse

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

async def check_once(url: str):

    # Only allow http/https

    parsed = urlparse(url)

    if parsed.scheme not in ("http", "https"):

        return "Please use http or https."

    # One gentle HEAD request with timeout

    try:

        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:

            async with session.head(url, timeout=5) as resp:

                return f"{url} → {resp.status}"

    except asyncio.TimeoutError:

        return f"{url} → timeout"

    except Exception:

        return f"{url} → error"

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    await bot.tree.sync()

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Check if a URL is up (one gentle request).")

@app_commands.describe(url="The URL you own or have permission to check.")

async def status(interaction: discord.Interaction, url: str):

    await interaction.response.defer(thinking=True, ephemeral=True)

    msg = await check_once(url)

    await interaction.followup.send(msg, ephemeral=True)

 

# Optional: a light periodic watcher with a safe interval

watch_tasks = {}

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Watch a URL every 10 minutes (low impact).")

@app_commands.describe(url="The URL you own or have permission to check.")

async def watch(interaction: discord.Interaction, url: str):

    guild_id = interaction.guild_id

    if guild_id in watch_tasks:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Already watching one URL. Use /unwatch first.", ephemeral=True)

        return

 

    async def loop():

        channel = interaction.channel

        while True:

            msg = await check_once(url)

            await channel.send(f"[watch] {msg}")

            await asyncio.sleep(600)  # 10 minutes (gentle interval)

 

    task = asyncio.create_task(loop())

    watch_tasks[guild_id] = task

    await interaction.response.send_message(f"Started watching {url} every 10 minutes.", ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Stop watching the URL.")

async def unwatch(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    guild_id = interaction.guild_id

    task = watch_tasks.pop(guild_id, None)

    if task:

        task.cancel()

        await interaction.response.send_message("Stopped watching.", ephemeral=True)

    else:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Nothing is being watched.", ephemeral=True)

 

bot.run("YOUR_BOT_TOKEN")

4) Run it

python status_bot.py

Why this is okay

• It makes one request per check.
• It uses a long interval (10 minutes) for watching.
• It is meant for your own sites or sites where you have written permission.

---

If your goal is resilience (not attack)

Use defensive steps:

• Put your site behind a CDN/WAF (e.g., Cloudflare, Fastly, AWS CloudFront + WAF).
• Enable rate limiting and request filtering at your edge or load balancer.
• Cache static content and use Anycast networks to absorb spikes.
• Monitor with an uptime service and alerts (e.g., UptimeRobot, Better Stack).
• Plan auto-scaling and have a runbook for traffic spikes.

If you need load testing (only on systems you own)

Use ethical tools and written permission. Examples: k6, Locust, Artillery. Keep tests scoped, gradual, and scheduled.

 

 

 

 

 

If your real goal is to protect your Discord community (not harm it), here’s a safe alternative: a small Security Helper bot that watches for suspicious links and blocks them. It uses a reputation check (e.g., VirusTotal) and basic heuristics. It never runs or spreads files.

 

Build a safe “Security Helper” bot (Python)

1) Create the bot (Developer Portal)

1. New Application → Bot → Add Bot
2. Turn on MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT (needed to read messages)
3. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot and applications.commands
4. Bot Permissions: Read Messages/View Channels, Send Messages, Manage Messages (so it can delete malicious links), Embed Links
5. Invite it to your server

2) Install packages

pip install discord.py aiohttp python-dotenv tldextract

3) Add a .env file

DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN

VT_API_KEY=YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY

(Use a free VirusTotal API key; follow their terms.)

4) Paste this into security_helper.py

import os, re, base64, asyncio

import aiohttp

import tldextract

import discord

from discord.ext import commands

from dotenv import load_dotenv

 

load_dotenv()

TOKEN = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")

VT_KEY = os.getenv("VT_API_KEY")

 

URL_RE = re.compile(r'(https?://[^\s<>()"]+|www\.[^\s<>()"]+)', re.I)

SUSPICIOUS_HINTS = ("xn--",)  # punycode domains often used in spoofing

MAX_URLS_PER_MESSAGE = 2      # avoid API spam

VT_TIMEOUT = 12               # seconds max we’ll wait

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

intents.message_content = True

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

def normalize_url(u: str) -> str:

    u = u.strip()

    if u.lower().startswith("www."):

        u = "http://" + u

    return u

 

def looks_suspicious(u: str) -> bool:

    ext = tldextract.extract(u)

    host = ".".join([p for p in [ext.subdomain, ext.domain, ext.suffix] if p])

    return any(hint in host for hint in SUSPICIOUS_HINTS)

 

async def vt_check_url(session: aiohttp.ClientSession, url: str) -> dict:

    """Submit URL to VirusTotal and poll briefly for a verdict."""

    headers = {"x-apikey": VT_KEY}

    # 1) submit analysis

    async with session.post("https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/urls",

                            headers=headers,

                            data={"url": url},

                            timeout=VT_TIMEOUT) as resp:

        if resp.status >= 400:

            return {"status": "error", "reason": f"submit {resp.status}"}

        data = await resp.json()

        analysis_id = data.get("data", {}).get("id")

        if not analysis_id:

            return {"status": "error", "reason": "no analysis id"}

 

    # 2) poll analysis a few times

    for _ in range(6):

        await asyncio.sleep(2)

        async with session.get(f"https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/analyses/{analysis_id}",

                               headers=headers, timeout=VT_TIMEOUT) as r2:

            j = await r2.json()

            status = j.get("data", {}).get("attributes", {}).get("status")

            stats = j.get("data", {}).get("attributes", {}).get("stats", {})

            if status == "completed":

                return {"status": "ok", "stats": stats}

    return {"status": "pending"}

 

def verdict_text(stats: dict) -> str:

    harmless = stats.get("harmless", 0) + stats.get("undetected", 0)

    malicious = stats.get("malicious", 0) + stats.get("suspicious", 0)

    return f"malicious={malicious}, harmless/undetected={harmless}"

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user}")

 

@bot.event

async def on_message(message: discord.Message):

    # Ignore self and other bots

    if message.author.bot or not message.guild:

        return

 

    urls = URL_RE.findall(message.content)

    if not urls:

        return

 

    urls = [normalize_url(u) for u in urls][:MAX_URLS_PER_MESSAGE]

 

    async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:

        flagged = False

        details = []

 

        for u in urls:

            susp = looks_suspicious(u)

            vt_result = {"status": "skipped"}

            if VT_KEY:

                try:

                    vt_result = await vt_check_url(session, u)

                except Exception:

                    vt_result = {"status": "error", "reason": "network"}

 

            # Decide

            if vt_result.get("status") == "ok":

                stats = vt_result["stats"]

                mal_count = stats.get("malicious", 0) + stats.get("suspicious", 0)

                if mal_count >= 1:

                    flagged = True

                    details.append(f"⚠️ {u} → {verdict_text(stats)}")

                else:

                    details.append(f"✅ {u} looks clean ({verdict_text(stats)})")

            elif vt_result.get("status") == "pending":

                # Didn’t finish; rely on heuristics

                if susp:

                    flagged = True

                    details.append(f"⚠️ {u} looks risky (punycode/odd host).")

                else:

                    details.append(f"❔ {u} queued for check; no verdict yet.")

            else:

                # Error or skipped

                if susp:

                    flagged = True

                    details.append(f"⚠️ {u} looks risky (heuristics).")

                else:

                    details.append(f"❔ {u} not checked (API issue).")

 

        # Act

        if flagged and message.channel.permissions_for(message.guild.me).manage_messages:

            try:

                await message.delete()

                await message.channel.send(

                    f"🛡️ A message from <@{message.author.id}> was removed due to a potentially dangerous link.\n"

                    + "\n".join(details)

                )

            except Exception:

                # Fall back to warning only

                await message.channel.send(

                    f"🛡️ Warning: potentially dangerous link posted by <@{message.author.id}>.\n"

                    + "\n".join(details)

                )

        else:

            # Optionally acknowledge silently

            # await message.add_reaction("🛡️")

            pass

 

    await bot.process_commands(message)

 

# Simple on-demand scan command (safer than auto-deleting)

@bot.tree.command(description="Scan a URL (uses VirusTotal and simple heuristics).")

async def scan(interaction: discord.Interaction, url: str):

    await interaction.response.defer(ephemeral=True, thinking=True)

    u = normalize_url(url)

    result_lines = []

    async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:

        try:

            res = await vt_check_url(session, u)

            if res.get("status") == "ok":

                result_lines.append(f"{u} → {verdict_text(res['stats'])}")

            else:

                result_lines.append(f"{u} → no verdict (status: {res.get('status')})")

        except Exception:

            result_lines.append(f"{u} → error during scan")

    await interaction.followup.send("\n".join(result_lines), ephemeral=True)

 

bot.run(TOKEN)

5) Run it

python security_helper.py

 

What this bot does (and why it’s ethical)

• Never executes files and never spreads content.
• Checks links only; warns or deletes when they look dangerous.
• Respects Discord rules and your members’ safety.
• Keeps actions transparent (posts a reason when it deletes).

Extra hardening tips (no code)

• Limit who can create webhooks and post embeds.
• Require 2FA for admins; use least-privilege roles.
• Auto-quarantine new accounts (cooldown) before they can post links.
• Educate users to never run files from strangers.

If you tell me your exact use case (classroom, community server, event tickets), I can adapt this into a complete, compliant security workflow—still focused on defense, not offense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a safe, legal alternative: a small Account Security Helper bot.
It teaches good habits, checks if an email appears in public breach lists (with consent), and never touches passwords.

 

What this safe bot does

• /breaches <email> – Checks Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) for known breaches. It replies privately (ephemeral).
• /genpass – Generates strong passwords or passphrases.
• /tips – Shows simple security tips.
• It never asks for, sees, or stores passwords.

 

1) Create the Discord bot

1. Go to Discord Developer Portal → New Application → Bot → Add Bot.
2. Copy the Bot Token.
3. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot, applications.commands.
4. Bot Permissions: Send Messages.
5. Invite the bot to your server.

 

2) Install packages

pip install discord.py aiohttp python-dotenv

 

3) Add a .env file

DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN

HIBP_API_KEY=YOUR_HIBP_API_KEY   # optional but recommended

(HIBP’s breach API needs an API key. Do not hard-code keys in code.)

 

4) Code: security_helper_bot.py

import os, asyncio, secrets, string

import aiohttp

import discord

from discord import app_commands

from discord.ext import commands

from dotenv import load_dotenv

 

load_dotenv()

TOKEN = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")

HIBP_KEY = os.getenv("HIBP_API_KEY")  # optional; if missing, /breaches will be disabled

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

USER_AGENT = "DiscordSecurityHelper/1.0 (contact: you@example.com)"

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    await bot.tree.sync()

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user}")

 

# -------------------- Helpers --------------------

async def hibp_check_breaches(email: str):

    """

    Returns:

      - list of breach names if found

      - [] if none

      - raises Exception on non-404 errors

    """

    if not HIBP_KEY:

        raise RuntimeError("HIBP key missing")

 

    url = f"https://haveibeenpwned.com/api/v3/breachedaccount/{email}"

    headers = {

        "hibp-api-key": HIBP_KEY,

        "user-agent": USER_AGENT

    }

    params = {"truncateResponse": "true"}  # names only

    async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:

        async with session.get(url, headers=headers, params=params, timeout=12) as r:

            if r.status == 404:

                return []

            if r.status != 200:

                text = await r.text()

                raise RuntimeError(f"HIBP error {r.status}: {text[:200]}")

            data = await r.json()

            # data is a list of breach objects; keep just names

            return [b.get("Name", "Unknown") for b in data]

 

def strong_password(length: int = 20) -> str:

    alphabet = string.ascii_letters + string.digits + "!@#$%^&*()-_=+"

    return "".join(secrets.choice(alphabet) for _ in range(length))

 

def strong_passphrase(words=4) -> str:

    # Small built-in word list (use your own dictionary file for variety)

    sample = [

        "violet","cello","harbor","maple","silver","orbit","garden","ember",

        "falcon","river","castle","piano","sunset","crystal","ocean","prairie",

        "thunder","copper","forest","aurora","quartz","museum","lantern","meteor"

    ]

    return "-".join(secrets.choice(sample) for _ in range(words))

 

# -------------------- Commands --------------------

@bot.tree.command(description="Show easy security tips.")

async def tips(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    msg = (

        "🔐 **Simple security tips**\n"

        "• Use a different password for every account.\n"

        "• Turn on 2-factor authentication (2FA).\n"

        "• Never paste passwords into Discord or chat.\n"

        "• Watch for fake login pages and strange links.\n"

        "• Update apps and devices.\n"

    )

    await interaction.response.send_message(msg, ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Generate a strong password and a passphrase.")

async def genpass(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    pwd = strong_password(20)

    phrase = strong_passphrase(5)

    msg = (

        "🔑 **Here are two ideas** (save them in a password manager):\n"

        f"• Password: `{pwd}`\n"

        f"• Passphrase: `{phrase}`\n"

        "_Do not reuse passwords. Do not share them in chat._"

    )

    await interaction.response.send_message(msg, ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Check if your email appears in public breaches (uses HIBP).")

@app_commands.describe(email="Your email address (reply is private to you).")

async def breaches(interaction: discord.Interaction, email: str):

    if not HIBP_KEY:

        await interaction.response.send_message(

            "This command needs a Have I Been Pwned API key configured by the server owner.",

            ephemeral=True

        )

        return

 

    # Privacy: reply only to the requester

    await interaction.response.defer(ephemeral=True, thinking=True)

    try:

        names = await hibp_check_breaches(email)

        if not names:

            await interaction.followup.send(

                f"✅ No breaches found for **{email}** (per HIBP). Keep using unique passwords + 2FA.",

                ephemeral=True

            )

        else:

            shown = ", ".join(sorted(set(names))[:20])

            more = "" if len(names) <= 20 else f" (+{len(names)-20} more)"

            await interaction.followup.send(

                f"⚠️ Breaches found for **{email}**: {shown}{more}\n"

                "Change passwords on those sites and enable 2FA.",

                ephemeral=True

            )

    except Exception as e:

        await interaction.followup.send(

            "Could not check right now. Please try later.",

            ephemeral=True

        )

 

bot.run(TOKEN)

 

5) Run it

python security_helper_bot.py

 

Why this is okay

• It does not attack anything.
• It does not collect passwords.
• It gives users private, helpful info so they can protect accounts.
• It promotes unique passwords and 2FA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can help you build a responsible Social Media bot for Discord that posts/shares content from approved sources and avoids misinformation. It uses RSS feeds (news sites, blogs) you whitelist. It supports opt-in, rate limits, and an admin approval queue.

 

What you’ll build

• /subscribe and /unsubscribe – users opt in to pings
• /addsource <rss_url> – admins add approved feeds
• /queue – admins see pending items
• /approve <id> – post an item to a channel
• Auto-fetch new items every few minutes into a review queue (no auto-spam)

 

1) Create the bot (Developer Portal)

1. New Application → Bot → Add Bot
2. Copy the Bot Token
3. OAuth2 → URL Generator → Scopes: bot, applications.commands
4. Bot Permissions: Send Messages, Read Messages/View Channels, optionally Manage Messages
5. Invite the bot to your server

 

2) Install packages

pip install discord.py feedparser python-dotenv aiohttp

 

3) Add a .env file

DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN

CHANNEL_ID=123456789012345678   # default channel for approved posts

FETCH_INTERVAL=300              # seconds between RSS fetches (e.g., 5 minutes)

 

4) Paste into social_bot.py

import os, time, asyncio, textwrap, hashlib

import feedparser

import discord

from discord import app_commands

from discord.ext import commands, tasks

from dotenv import load_dotenv

 

load_dotenv()

TOKEN = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")

DEFAULT_CHANNEL_ID = int(os.getenv("CHANNEL_ID", "0"))

FETCH_INTERVAL = int(os.getenv("FETCH_INTERVAL", "300"))

 

intents = discord.Intents.default()

bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)

 

# In-memory state (replace with DB for production)

approved_sources = set()        # RSS URLs

seen_items = set()              # content hashes to prevent duplicates

review_queue = []               # list of dicts {id, title, link, source}

subscribers = set()             # user ids for opt-in pings

last_post_ts = 0

POST_COOLDOWN = 30              # seconds between approved posts

 

def is_admin(interaction: discord.Interaction) -> bool:

    perms = interaction.user.guild_permissions

    return perms.manage_guild or perms.administrator

 

def short(s: str, n=200):

    s = s or ""

    return (s[:n-1] + "…") if len(s) > n else s

 

def item_id_from(link: str, title: str):

    m = hashlib.sha256(f"{link}|{title}".encode("utf-8")).hexdigest()[:10]

    return m

 

async def post_to_channel(guild: discord.Guild, content: str):

    global last_post_ts

    now = time.time()

    if now - last_post_ts < POST_COOLDOWN:

        await asyncio.sleep(POST_COOLDOWN - (now - last_post_ts))

    chan = guild.get_channel(DEFAULT_CHANNEL_ID) or next(

        (c for c in guild.text_channels if c.permissions_for(guild.me).send_messages), None

    )

    if chan:

        await chan.send(content)

        last_post_ts = time.time()

        return True

    return False

 

@bot.event

async def on_ready():

    await bot.tree.sync()

    if not fetch_feeds.is_running():

        fetch_feeds.start()

    print(f"Logged in as {bot.user}. Slash commands synced.")

 

# ---------- User commands ----------

@bot.tree.command(description="Subscribe to post notifications (opt-in).")

async def subscribe(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    subscribers.add(interaction.user.id)

    await interaction.response.send_message("✅ Subscribed. Use /unsubscribe to stop.", ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Unsubscribe from post notifications.")

async def unsubscribe(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    subscribers.discard(interaction.user.id)

    await interaction.response.send_message("✅ Unsubscribed.", ephemeral=True)

 

# ---------- Admin commands ----------

@bot.tree.command(description="Add an approved RSS source (admins only).")

@app_commands.describe(rss_url="RSS/Atom feed URL from a trusted source.")

async def addsource(interaction: discord.Interaction, rss_url: str):

    if not is_admin(interaction):

        await interaction.response.send_message("Admin only.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    approved_sources.add(rss_url.strip())

    await interaction.response.send_message(f"✅ Added source:\n{rss_url}", ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="List approved sources.")

async def sources(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    if not approved_sources:

        await interaction.response.send_message("No sources yet. Admins can use /addsource.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    msg = "\n".join(f"• {u}" for u in sorted(approved_sources))

    await interaction.response.send_message(msg, ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Show pending items in the review queue (admins).")

async def queue(interaction: discord.Interaction):

    if not is_admin(interaction):

        await interaction.response.send_message("Admin only.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    if not review_queue:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Queue is empty.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    lines = []

    for i, it in enumerate(review_queue[:15], start=1):

        lines.append(f"**{i}.** `{it['id']}` — {short(it['title'], 90)}\n{it['link']}")

    await interaction.response.send_message("\n\n".join(lines), ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Approve a queued item by its ID to post.")

@app_commands.describe(item_id="The short ID shown in /queue")

async def approve(interaction: discord.Interaction, item_id: str):

    if not is_admin(interaction):

        await interaction.response.send_message("Admin only.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    # find and pop

    idx = next((i for i, it in enumerate(review_queue) if it["id"] == item_id), -1)

    if idx == -1:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Item not found in queue.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    item = review_queue.pop(idx)

    content = (

        f"📰 **{item['title']}**\n"

        f"{item['link']}\n"

        f"_Source_: {item['source']}\n"

        f"{' '.join(f'<@{uid}>' for uid in list(subscribers)[:30])}"  # light ping of first 30 opted-in users

    )

    ok = await post_to_channel(interaction.guild, content)

    if ok:

        await interaction.response.send_message("✅ Posted.", ephemeral=True)

    else:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Could not post to a channel.", ephemeral=True)

 

@bot.tree.command(description="Remove an item from the queue without posting.")

@app_commands.describe(item_id="The short ID shown in /queue")

async def reject(interaction: discord.Interaction, item_id: str):

    if not is_admin(interaction):

        await interaction.response.send_message("Admin only.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    idx = next((i for i, it in enumerate(review_queue) if it["id"] == item_id), -1)

    if idx == -1:

        await interaction.response.send_message("Item not found.", ephemeral=True)

        return

    review_queue.pop(idx)

    await interaction.response.send_message("🗑️ Removed from queue.", ephemeral=True)

 

# ---------- Background task: fetch from RSS ----------

@tasks.loop(seconds=FETCH_INTERVAL)

async def fetch_feeds():

    # For each approved source, add unseen items to queue

    for url in list(approved_sources):

        try:

            feed = feedparser.parse(url)

            source_name = feed.feed.get("title", url)

            for entry in feed.entries[:10]:

                title = entry.get("title") or "(no title)"

                link = entry.get("link") or ""

                if not link:

                    continue

                key = item_id_from(link, title)

                if key in seen_items:

                    continue

                # Minimal dedupe

                seen_items.add(key)

                review_queue.append({

                    "id": key,

                    "title": title,

                    "link": link,

                    "source": source_name

                })

        except Exception:

            continue

 

@fetch_feeds.before_loop

async def before_fetch():

    await bot.wait_until_ready()

 

bot.run(TOKEN)

 

5) Run it

python social_bot.py

 

How this stays ethical (and useful)

• Whitelisted sources only (you add them).
• Human approval before anything is posted.
• Opt-in pings only; easy /unsubscribe.
• Rate limiting to avoid spam.
• Transparent: shows source name and link.

Want auto-summaries?

Add an LLM or summary API to generate a 1–2 sentence blurb after approval (still no auto-post).

If you tell me your use case (classroom news, music events, your violin blog posts), I’ll tailor the source list, posting format, and schedule for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOT NAMES

 

here’s a clean list of 100 placeholder URL names for your Discord bots. Each one is unique and uses the example.com domain so you can swap in your real domains later:

https://example.com/bot1

https://example.com/bot2

https://example.com/bot3

https://example.com/bot4

https://example.com/bot5

https://example.com/bot6

https://example.com/bot7

https://example.com/bot8

https://example.com/bot9

https://example.com/bot10

https://example.com/bot11

https://example.com/bot12

https://example.com/bot13

https://example.com/bot14

https://example.com/bot15

https://example.com/bot16

https://example.com/bot17

https://example.com/bot18

https://example.com/bot19

https://example.com/bot20

https://example.com/bot21

https://example.com/bot22

https://example.com/bot23

https://example.com/bot24

https://example.com/bot25

https://example.com/bot26

https://example.com/bot27

https://example.com/bot28

https://example.com/bot29

https://example.com/bot30

https://example.com/bot31

https://example.com/bot32

https://example.com/bot33

https://example.com/bot34

https://example.com/bot35

https://example.com/bot36

https://example.com/bot37

https://example.com/bot38

https://example.com/bot39

https://example.com/bot40

https://example.com/bot41

https://example.com/bot42

https://example.com/bot43

https://example.com/bot44

https://example.com/bot45

https://example.com/bot46

https://example.com/bot47

https://example.com/bot48

https://example.com/bot49

https://example.com/bot50

https://example.com/bot51

https://example.com/bot52

https://example.com/bot53

https://example.com/bot54

https://example.com/bot55

https://example.com/bot56

https://example.com/bot57

https://example.com/bot58

https://example.com/bot59

https://example.com/bot60

https://example.com/bot61

https://example.com/bot62

https://example.com/bot63

https://example.com/bot64

https://example.com/bot65

https://example.com/bot66

https://example.com/bot67

https://example.com/bot68

https://example.com/bot69

https://example.com/bot70

https://example.com/bot71

https://example.com/bot72

https://example.com/bot73

https://example.com/bot74

https://example.com/bot75

https://example.com/bot76

https://example.com/bot77

https://example.com/bot78

https://example.com/bot79

https://example.com/bot80

https://example.com/bot81

https://example.com/bot82

https://example.com/bot83

https://example.com/bot84

https://example.com/bot85

https://example.com/bot86

https://example.com/bot87

https://example.com/bot88

https://example.com/bot89

https://example.com/bot90

https://example.com/bot91

https://example.com/bot92

https://example.com/bot93

https://example.com/bot94

https://example.com/bot95

https://example.com/bot96

https://example.com/bot97

https://example.com/bot98

https://example.com/bot99

https://example.com/bot100

 

 

here’s a list of 100 Discord OAuth2 invite template URLs.

Each one uses the standard bot invite format — you only need to replace YOUR_CLIENT_ID with your actual bot’s Client ID from the Discord Developer Portal.

---

Template format

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&scope=bot&permissions=0

---

100 template invite URLs

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_1&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_2&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_3&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_4&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_5&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_6&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_7&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_8&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_9&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_10&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_11&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_12&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_13&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_14&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_15&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_16&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_17&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_18&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_19&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_20&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_21&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_22&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_23&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_24&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_25&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_26&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_27&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_28&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_29&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_30&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_31&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_32&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_33&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_34&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_35&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_36&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_37&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_38&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_39&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_40&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_41&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_42&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_43&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_44&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_45&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_46&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_47&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_48&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_49&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_50&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_51&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_52&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_53&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_54&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_55&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_56&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_57&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_58&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_59&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_60&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_61&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_62&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_63&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_64&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_65&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_66&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_67&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_68&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_69&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_70&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_71&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_72&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_73&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_74&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_75&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_76&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_77&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_78&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_79&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_80&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_81&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_82&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_83&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_84&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_85&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_86&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_87&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_88&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_89&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_90&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_91&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_92&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_93&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_94&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_95&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_96&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_97&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_98&scope=bot&permissions=0

https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_99&scope=bot&permissions=0

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Here’s a curated list of some of the top online chatbot services—ranging from AI companions to versatile conversational platforms—along with what sets them apart:

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Top AI Chatbot Sites

1. ChatGPT (OpenAI)

The well-known, widely used chatbot powered by advanced GPT models. Excellent for general purpose tasks like writing, coding, summarizing, and more.

2. Claude (Anthropic)

Praised as the best overall alternative to ChatGPT—known for human-like interaction, strong coding abilities, large context window (up to 200K tokens, even 1M for some cases), and features like Artifacts and JavaScript execution. Plus, desktop apps and voice support enhance its versatility. (Tom's Guide)

3. Google Gemini

Excels with real-time web integration, multimodal capabilities, and seamless Google Workspace integration. Ideal for data-aware and visually-enabled conversations. (Tom's Guide, The Wall Street Journal, TechRadar)

4. Microsoft Copilot

Built for productivity, it embeds GPT-4o within Microsoft 365. Offers powerful voice mode and image generation via DALL-E, making it great for workflow and creativity. (Tom's Guide)

5. Perplexity

Designed for research, this chatbot blends conversational AI with live web searches and source-backed answers—a favorite for context-rich, factual inquiries. (Tom's Guide)

6. Pi (Inflection AI)

A more personal and empathetic chatbot with a simple, engaging user experience—ideal for one-on-one conversation and emotional connection. (Tom's Guide)

7. Meta AI

Benefit from strong integration across Meta’s ecosystem (social media, VR, smart glasses). Provides accessible and commonsense interactions. (Tom's Guide, The Guardian)

8. xAI’s Grok

Musk’s AI offering—multimodal, open-source friendly, and connected to real-time search. Known for witty responses and creative outputs. (Tom's Guide, The Guardian)

9. Poe

A platform enabling access to a variety of AI models—OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Llama, Mistral, and more. Supports images, video tools, and custom bot creation. (Tom's Guide)

10. Le Chat (Mistral AI)

A rising privacy-centric chatbot that doesn’t train on user data or share it. Offers a fast “10× speed” mode and an affordable Pro plan at $14.99/month—cheaper than ChatGPT. Free plan includes image generation and latest model access. (Tom's Guide)

11. DeepSeek

A cost-effective AI with strong reasoning and creative capabilities. While less regulated and more prone to hallucinations, it performed impressively in tests. (Tom's Guide, The Guardian)

12. Character.ai

Entertain yourself by chatting with customizable characters—from fictional figures to creative personas. Offers a unique, playful experience driven by user-generated “characters.” (Wikipedia)

13. Replika

Geared toward emotional companionship. This app offers deeply personal interactions—often romantic or therapeutic—and has been used for comfort and emotional support. (Wikipedia)

14. Cleverbot

A longstanding, simple web-based chatbot known for quirky, free-form conversations. Launched in 2008, it remains a nostalgic pick for casual chat. (Wikipedia)

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Quick Comparison Table

Chatbot	Best For
ChatGPT	Versatility—writing, coding, general tasks
Claude	Deep context, coding, tools, desktop apps
Gemini	Real-time data, multimodal, Google integration
Microsoft Copilot	Productivity and creative workflows
Perplexity	Research and factual accuracy
Pi	Empathy and personal chat experience
Meta AI	Social and hardware ecosystem integration
Grok	Real-time search, humor, multimodal
Poe	Access to multiple AI models
Le Chat	Privacy-first, affordable, fast responses
DeepSeek	Creative thought and reasoning (cost-effective)
Character.ai	Roleplay and entertainment
Replika	Emotional companionship
Cleverbot	Casual, quirky conversation

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Choosing the Right One for You

• General versatility? → ChatGPT, Claude
• Integrated into work tools? → Gemini (Google), Copilot (Microsoft)
• Fact-based research? → Perplexity
• Personal or emotional chat? → Pi, Replika
• Privacy-focused? → Le Chat
• Fun, imaginative chat? → Character.ai, Cleverbot

Looking for something in a specific area—say, for business websites, AI companions for kids, or industry-specific bots? Let me know, and I can narrow it further!

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Here’s a curated top ten list of robotic toys available for purchase online, blending expert-backed favorites with popular retail options. I’ve also included a product carousel below featuring ten accessible choices you can easily explore.

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Expert and Popular Picks (2025)

According to Tech Gear Lab (March 2025), these stood out as the best robot kits for kids:

1. Makeblock mBot – A versatile, beginner-friendly programmable robot kit(GearLab)
2. Sphero Mini – A compact, intuitive, app-controlled robotic ball great for introducing coding(GearLab)
3. 4M Tin Can Robot – A low-cost, easy-to-assemble eco-friendly robot made from a soda can(GearLab)
4. Nintendo Labo Variety Kit – Interactive cardboard buildables that integrate with the Switch(GearLab)
5. Makeblock Ultimate 2.0 – An advanced, highly modular building kit with over 550 pieces, supports Python, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi(GearLab)
6. UBTECH Jimu Buzzbot & Muttbot – Cute, articulate kits allowing custom routines via an app(GearLab)

Other top toys highlighted by Parents.com include:

7. Botley the Coding Robot – A screen-free coding companion great for younger children(Parents)
8. Wonder Workshop Dash – A smart, interactive robot that teaches programming logic(Parents)
9. KingsDragon RC Smart Robot Toy – Ideal for remote-control fun with tech-savvy features(Parents)
10. Sphero BOLT – A futuristic educational robot with a programmable LED matrix(Parents)

Additional honorable mentions:

• FurReal Friends robotic pets by Hasbro/Just Play—lifelike animatronic companions(Wikipedia)
• Hatchimals Alive—the revived self-hatching robotic creatures from Spin Master(Wikipedia)

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Top Ten Robotic Toys Available Online – Product Selections

Elenco Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot

Coding & STEM learning

$22.49

Thames & Kosmos SolarBots 8-in-1 Solar Robot Kit

Solar‑powered STEM kit

$26.95

Robo-X Octavius The Octopus Interactive Robotic Toy

Build & creative engineering

$22.99

Disney Pixar Hello Wall-E Remote Control Robot Toy

Iconic character RC fun

$54.99

Avastars MintID Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog

Interactive digital pet

$42.99

Hex Bots Nano Single Robot Toy

Simple autonomous bug toy

$5.47

Robo Fish Robotic Swimming Pets Fish Tank Playset

Novelty swimming pet

$19.99

Kid Connection Robot Transporter Toddler Toys

Budget toddler robot

$24.88

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Highlights of Selected Products

• Elenco Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot – A hands-on STEM robot where kids snap coding buttons onto a wheel to direct movement and actions; educational and fun.
• Thames & Kosmos SolarBots 8-in-1 Solar Robot Kit – A battery-free kit that allows building eight different solar-powered robots; great for solar energy exploration.
• Robo-X Octavius The Octopus Interactive Robotic Toy – A buildable, tentacled robotic toy that encourages creative play and fine-motor skills through assembly and storytelling.
• Disney Pixar Hello Wall-E Remote Control Robot Toy – A charm-filled RC toy inspired by Pixar’s WALL-E; features lights, sounds, and movement.
• Avastars MintID Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog – A high-tech robotic pet with POV tail animations, personality traits, and app interaction.
• Hex Bots Nano Single Robot Toy – A tiny autonomous bug-like toy that vibrates and explores on its own; perfect for tactile, independent play.
• Robo Fish Robotic Swimming Pets Fish Tank Playset – A novelty robotic fish that “swims” in a tank; fun and eye-catching for younger kids.
• Kid Connection Robot Transporter Toddler Toys – A budget-friendly, simple transporter robot—great as a toddler’s first robotic toy.

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Summary Table

Rank	Toy / Kit	Type / Strength
1	Makeblock mBot	Programmable, expandable, educational
2	Sphero Mini / BOLT	Coding ball robots, beginner to advanced
3	Botley the Coding Robot	Screen-free coding
4	Wonder Workshop Dash	Interactive programmable robot
5	UBTech Jimu Buzzbot & Muttbot	Character construction and app routines
6	Makeblock Ultimate 2.0	Advanced modular STEM kit
7	FurReal / Hatchimals Alive	Lifelike robotic pets
8	Elenco Mech-5 Coding Robot	Mechanical coding with intuitive design
9	SolarBots 8-in-1 Solar Kit	Green-energy STEM builder
10	Robo-X Octavius / Dog-E / WALL-E / HEX	Fun character and novelty robot options

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Final Thoughts

Looking for a coding-centric choice? Makeblock mBot, Mech-5, Botley, or Dash are excellent bets. Interested in novelty and character? WALL-E, Dog-E, or Octavius offer imaginative appeal. For solar-powered DIY, SolarBots shines.

Each of these robotic toys brings unique play and learning opportunities—whether your focus is STEM education, creative fun, or character-driven interaction. Let me know if you'd like deeper comparisons, age recommendations, or pricing details!