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Discord Bot integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Discord Bot connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Discord Bot from Claude

Add the Discord Bot connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Discord Bot from Codex

Add the Discord Bot connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Discord Bot from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Communication & Meetings

What the Discord Bot connector can do

Discordbot refers to automated programs on Discord servers, performing tasks like moderation, music playback, and user engagement to enhance community interactions

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Discord Bot once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Add recipient to group channel

    Adds a user to a Discord group DM channel. Requires a user OAuth2 access token with the gdm.join scope. Bot tokens cannot be used for this endpoint.

  • Add guild member

    Adds a user to a Discord guild using their OAuth2 access token (which must have guilds.join scope). Returns the guild member object on 201 Created, or indicates the user is already a member on 204.

  • Assign role to guild member

    Assigns a role to a guild member. Requires MANAGE_ROLES permission and the role must be lower in hierarchy than the bot's highest role. Returns 204 on success.

  • Add Reaction To Message

    Adds an emoji reaction from the bot to a message. Requires READ_MESSAGE_HISTORY, and ADD_REACTIONS if no one else has reacted with this emoji yet.

  • Add thread member

    Adds a user to a specific, unarchived thread. The user must have access to the parent channel.

Connection

API and auth details

Discord bot integrations use Discord's official v10 REST API with bot or OAuth2 bearer tokens for guilds, channels, messages, users, interactions, and webhooks.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Discord Bot

Can Claude use Discord Bot?

Yes. Add a Discord Bot connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Discord Bot through Type?

Yes. Add a Discord Bot connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Discord Bot MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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