Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Skynet is a free, feature-rich Discord bot that provides advanced moderation tools, fun commands, AI chat integration, custom extensions, leveling systems, giveaways, music playback, ticket support, and a comprehensive web dashboard. It's designed for server owners who want powerful automation without paying monthly fees.

Answer: Yes. Skynet's core features are 100% free including moderation, auto-moderation, leveling, fun commands, giveaways, custom commands, role management, and the web dashboard.

Premium tiers (Starter, Premium, Ultimate) unlock advanced features like Music System, AI chat, Developer Tools, Ticket System, and Server Management, but you can earn these through Vote Points without spending money.

Answer: Skynet stands out because:

• ✅ Completely free with no feature paywalls
• ✅ Extension system for unlimited customization
• ✅ Intuitive web dashboard for easy configuration
• ✅ Earn premium features through voting (no payment required)
• ✅ 15 languages supported
• ✅ All-in-one solution: moderation + fun + utility + music
• ✅ Active development with regular updates

Step-by-step process:

1. Click the "Add to Server" button on our homepage
2. Select your Discord server from the dropdown menu
3. Review the requested permissions
4. Click "Authorize"
5. Complete the CAPTCHA verification

Skynet will join instantly and is ready to use! Access the web dashboard to customize settings or use /help in Discord to see available commands.

Answer: Skynet requires these standard permissions:

• Read Messages - To see commands and content
• Send Messages - To respond to commands
• Manage Messages - For moderation (deleting spam, etc.)
• Manage Roles - For leveling rewards and role automation
• Kick/Ban Members - For moderation actions
• Embed Links - For rich message formatting
• Voice Channel Permissions - Required only for Music features

All permissions are used only for the features you enable. You can review and manage bot permissions anytime in Server Settings → Roles.

Answer: Yes, extensive customization is available:

• Disable commands you don't want from the dashboard
• Create custom commands with variables and responses
• Build Extensions for advanced functionality
• Set command-specific permissions by role
• Configure command cooldowns to prevent spam
• Create command aliases for easier access

The Extension Builder lets you create complex custom commands without coding knowledge.

Answer: Extensions are custom commands built with JavaScript that extend Skynet's functionality. They run in a secure isolated sandbox for safety.

How to use Extensions:

• Create: Use our visual Extension Builder (no coding required)
• Browse: Install ready-made extensions from the community gallery
• Advanced: Write extensions with full API access to Discord, HTTP requests, etc.
• Share: Export extensions as .skypkg files to share between servers

Popular extension types: custom games, API integrations, utility tools, role management, and server-specific features.

Answer: Members earn SkynetPoints through server activity:

• 💬 Chatting - Points per message (with spam protection)
• 👍 Reactions - Points for giving/receiving reactions
• 🎤 Voice Time - Points per minute in voice channels
• 🎯 Participation - Bonus points for events and giveaways

Server owners can:

• Configure point earning rates
• Set level-up role rewards (e.g., "Level 10" role at level 10)
• Enable/disable specific earning methods
• View leaderboards through the dashboard
• Export activity data for analytics

Answer: Comprehensive moderation suite includes:

Auto-Moderation:

• Spam detection and prevention
• Caps lock filter
• Link/invite filtering with whitelist
• Mass mention protection
• Sentiment analysis (detects toxic/harmful content)

Manual Commands:

• /warn - Issue warnings to members
• /mute - Temporarily mute users
• /kick - Remove members from server
• /ban - Permanently ban users
• /purge - Bulk delete messages

Advanced Features:

• Warning system with auto-escalation
• Comprehensive logging (mod logs, message logs, join/leave logs)
• Raid protection and anti-spam filters
• All configurable through the dashboard

Answer: Yes! Premium Tier servers get access to high-quality music playback.

Supported Platforms:

• 🎵 YouTube
• 🎵 Spotify
• 🎵 SoundCloud

Features:

• Queue management (add, remove, skip, shuffle)
• DJ role controls (restrict who can control playback)
• Audio filters (bassboost, nightcore, 8D, vaporwave)
• Loop modes (song, queue, off)
• Volume control and seek
• Playlist support

Commands: /play, /queue, /skip, /filter, /volume, /loop, and more.

Answer: Premium Tier includes Developer Tools for testing and development:

• /coderun - Execute Python, JavaScript, PHP code in a sandbox
• /lint - Code linting and error checking
• /codeformat - Auto-formatting for clean code
• /snippet - Save and share code snippets
• /regex - Test regular expressions
• /json - Validate and format JSON
• /http - Make API requests and test endpoints

Perfect for development Discord servers, coding communities, and testing APIs.

Answer: Premium Tier servers can enable the Ticket System from the dashboard.

Setup steps:

1. Navigate to Dashboard → Tickets
2. Enable the Ticket System
3. Configure ticket categories (Support, Reports, Applications, etc.)
4. Set staff roles who can view and manage tickets
5. Choose whether tickets are public or private
6. Customize the ticket creation message and panel

Usage: Users create tickets with /ticket create. Staff manage them through Discord or the web dashboard with full conversation history and status tracking.

Answer: Premium comes in 3 tiers:

🥉 Starter Tier:

• Music System (high-quality playback + filters)
• AI Chat (basic model access)
• Developer Tools (code execution, linting)
• Sentiment Analysis for moderation
• Advanced Analytics

🥈 Premium Tier (Everything in Starter plus):

• Ticket System for support management
• Enhanced AI (GPT-4, Claude models)
• Priority Support (faster response times)
• Extended analytics history

🥇 Ultimate Tier (Everything in Premium plus):

• Server Management Dashboard (manage channels/roles from web)
• Custom Branding (bot nickname, avatar per server)
• Dedicated Support (direct staff contact)
• Beta feature access

All tiers are server-based and can be earned through Vote Points or purchased with crypto via BTCPay.

Answer: Vote Points are earned by voting for Skynet on bot listing sites.

How to earn:

1. Visit the Vote page
2. Click on a voting site (Top.gg, Discord Bot List, etc.)
3. Complete the vote
4. Earn points instantly (bonus points on weekends!)

Redeem points for:

• Premium server subscriptions (1 month, 3 months, 1 year)
• Premium extensions from the gallery
• Special roles and perks

No payment required - voting is completely free!

Answer: Yes! Skynet makes migration easy.

Migration process:

1. Add Skynet to your server (it works alongside existing bots)
2. Configure moderation rules and leveling rates through the dashboard
3. Set up role rewards to match your current system
4. Test features before removing the old bot
5. When ready, remove the previous bot

Most bots use similar command structures, so your members will adapt quickly. Join our support Discord for migration assistance and guides for specific bots like MEE6, Dyno, or Carl-bot.

Answer: Multiple support channels are available:

• 💬 Discord Server - Join our official server for community help
• 📚 Wiki - Browse comprehensive guides and tutorials
• ❓ FAQ Page - Check common questions and answers
• 📝 Dashboard Feedback - Contact staff directly through the widget
• ⭐ Priority Support - Premium tier users get faster response times

Answer: Yes, your data is secure.

Data we store:

• Server settings and configurations
• Member activity for leveling (points, XP, levels)
• Moderation logs (warnings, bans, kicks)
• Custom commands and extensions

Security measures:

• ✅ Follow Discord's privacy guidelines
• ✅ You can export all your server data anytime
• ✅ We never sell data to third parties
• ✅ Extensions run in isolated sandboxes
• ✅ Regular security audits

Answer: Yes! Skynet supports 15 languages:

🌍 English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, and Hindi

How to change language:

• /language user [language] - Set your personal language preference
• /language server [language] - Set server-wide default (admin only)
• The web dashboard automatically adapts to your language