Discord MCP Bot - Server Component

A Discord bot server that integrates with Mastra's MCP Bot component to provide intelligent assistance and answer questions about Mastra.ai.

Overview

This Discord bot server works with the Mastra MCP component to:

• Handle Discord interactions and message routing
• Manage bot commands and permissions
• Provide Discord-specific functionality like threads and DMs
• Interface with the Mastra component for intelligent responses

Prerequisites

• Node.js v20.0+
• npm
• Discord bot token
• Access to discord-mcp-bot component

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mastra-ai/discord-mcp-server
   cd discord-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file with your Discord credentials:

   DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token  
   DISCORD_CLIENT_ID=your_discord_client_id
   DISCORD_PUBLIC_KEY=your_discord_public_key
   MASTRA_URL=your_mastra_url
   

4. Run the server:

   npm start

Setting Up a Discord Bot

1. Create a Discord application:

   • Go to Discord Developer Portal
   • Click "New Application" and give it a name
   • Navigate to the "Bot" tab and click "Add Bot"

2. Configure bot permissions:

   • Under "Privileged Gateway Intents", enable:
     • Message Content Intent
     • Server Members Intent
     • Direct Message Intent

3. Get your bot token:

   • In the Bot tab, click "Reset Token" or "Copy" to get your bot token
   • Add this token to your .env file as DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN

4. Invite the bot to your server:

   • Go to the "OAuth2" tab, then "URL Generator"
   • Select "bot" under scopes
   • Select required permissions:
     • Read Messages/View Channels
     • Send Messages
     • Read Message History
   • Copy the generated URL and open it in your browser
   • Select your server and authorize the bot

Features

• Direct Message Support: Users can DM the bot to ask questions
• Slash Commands: Uses Discord's slash commands to interact with the bot
  • /ask: Ask the bot a question
  • /cleardm: Clear the bot messages in the user's DMs
• Threads: Uses Discord's threads to provide a better user experience
• Integration: Seamless integration with the Mastra MCP component

Project Structure

• api/index.ts: Main bot implementation and Discord client setup
• scripts/register-commands.ts: Register the bot commands
• scripts/delete-commands.ts: Delete the bot commands
• scripts/list-commands.ts: List the bot commands

Implementation Notes

The server is built with:

• Discord.js for Discord integration
• TypeScript for type safety and better development experience
• Integration with Mastra MCP component for intelligent responses

For production deployment, consider:

• Setting up proper logging
• Implementing rate limiting
• Adding monitoring and error tracking
• Setting up a process manager (PM2, etc.)

Related Projects

• discord-mcp-bot: Handles Mastra-specific functionality and intelligent responses