Discord Bot With NestJS CLI

Overview

The Discord Bot With NestJS CLI is a command-line tool designed to simplify the process of creating Discord bots using the NestJS framework. With a user-friendly interface and minimal configuration, this CLI streamlines the setup of a robust and scalable bot project.

Features

• Automated project setup using NestJS CLI.
• Custom module and service for Discord.js integration.
• Supports popular package managers: npm, yarn, and pnpm.
• Includes environment variable setup for secure bot token management.
• Keeps terminal output clean and focused with spinner feedback.

Prerequisites

Before using this CLI, ensure the following:

• Node.js installed (version 16+ recommended).
• A valid Discord bot token. Learn how to create a bot.

Installation

First, install the CLI globally using npm:

npm install -g discord-bot-nestjs-cli

Usage

Commands

• init: Create a new Discord bot project.
• version: Display the CLI version.
• help: Show available commands and their usage.

Initialize a Project

Run the following command to create a new project:

discord-bot-nestjs-cli init

The CLI will prompt you for:

• Project Name: Name of the folder where the project will be created.
• Package Manager: Choose between npm, yarn, or pnpm.

Example Workflow

1. Run the init command:

   discord-bot-nestjs-cli init

2. Follow the prompts to configure the project.

3. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd <project-name>

4. Start the development server:

   npm run start:dev

   or

   yarn start:dev

Project Structure

The CLI sets up a project with the following structure:

<project-name>/
├── src/
│   ├── discord/
│   │   ├── discord.module.ts
│   │   ├── discord.service.ts
├── package.json
├── .env

• src/discord: Contains the module and service for Discord bot functionality.
• .env: Holds the DISCORD_ENV variable for your bot token.

Environment Variables

The .env file includes:

DISCORD_ENV=your_discord_bot_token_here

Replace your_discord_bot_token_here with your actual Discord bot token.

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, make improvements, and submit a pull request.

License

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

Author

Created by Mquiuqui to simplify Discord bot development with NestJS.