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Discord agents: Bot tokens vs. OAuth2 user tokens for development

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Building a Discord agent involves choosing between using a bot token or an OAuth2 user token, each with distinct capabilities and limitations. Bot tokens grant broad access to server functions like messaging and moderation but lack expiry and can be shared across customers. OAuth2 user tokens are primarily for identity and entitlements, with a limited message scope and a seven-day expiry, requiring refresh tokens. Scalekit offers connectors that manage these tokens, providing a virtual MCP server and a range of tools for agent development. AI

IMPACT Provides guidance on technical choices for developers building AI agents that interact with Discord.

RANK_REASON Article discusses development choices and tools for building a Discord agent, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Discord agents: Bot tokens vs. OAuth2 user tokens for development

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · codepoetn ·

    Build Discord Agent with MCP or API interface, both?

    <h2> TL;DR </h2> <ul> <li>Discord has no official MCP server. Community servers run on a bot token or, in self-bot variants, a user's account token, which Discord's terms prohibit.</li> <li>OAuth2 user tokens cover identity: profile, server membership, linked accounts, and entitl…

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