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How to Set Up the Template Bot on Cytric Using GitHub

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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1. Log into the Cytric Panel and Head over to the Startup page

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2. Clone the GitHub Repository

  • GIT REPO ADDRESS:
    • Enter the GitHub repository link.
    • Repo Link: https://github.com/Cytric/Discord-JS-MongoDB-Template
    • Description: This is the GitHub repository to clone.
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3. Select the Install Branch

  • INSTALL BRANCH:
    • Enter main.
    • Description: The branch of the bot to install.
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4. User Uploaded Files

  • USER UPLOADED FILES:
    • Disable to skip all the install stuff.
    • Description: Skip all the install stuff if you are letting a user upload files. 0 = false (default), 1 = true.
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5. Auto Update

  • AUTO UPDATE:
    • Enable or disable based on your preference.
    • Description: Pull the latest files on startup when using a GitHub repo. Note: After manually changing the code in the panel - updates made on the original repository will be blocked.
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6. Specify the Bot Entry Point

  • BOT JS FILE:
    • Enter src/index.js.
    • Description: The file that starts the bot.
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7. Install Additional Node Packages

  • ADDITIONAL NODE PACKAGES:
    • Enter discord.js axios discord-logs mongodb [email protected] dotenv canvas @napi-rs/canvas os discord-gamecord dotenv.
    • Description: Install additional node packages. Use spaces to separate.
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8. GitHub Authentication

  • GIT USERNAME: - Enter Cytric as the GitHub username. - Description: Username to authenticate with Git.
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  • GIT ACCESS TOKEN (Not needed):
    • Enter your GitHub Personal Access Token if you are using it out of a own private repository.
    • Description: Password to use with Git but with a private repository. It’s best practice to use a Personal Access Token. Create a GitHub Personal Access Token.
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9. Uninstall Node Packages

  • UNINSTALL NODE PACKAGES:
    • Leave this field empty or enter the packages you want to uninstall.
    • Description: Uninstall node packages. Use spaces to separate.
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MongoDB Setup Instructions

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Step 1: Follow our Cytric MongoDB Guide

  • Go to MongoDB Guide and follow the prompts to set up a new cluster.

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Step 2: Update Your .env file

  • Edit your Discord Bot Token and MongoDB URL in the .env file: 
    token=your_discord_bot_token
MONGODBURI=your_mongodb_connection_string

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Need support for setting up your bot?

[email protected]