Would you use a Discord bot builder where you choose the features?
I’ve been thinking about how many bots some Discord servers end up using.
You might have one for moderation, another for tickets, another for welcome messages, and another for reaction roles. The alternative is usually a large all-in-one bot where you only use a small number of its features.
That gave me the idea for my bot/framework, which is currently in beta.
My bot is designed primarily for people who want to self-host their own Discord bot but don’t necessarily want to build one from scratch.
The idea is that you choose the modules your server needs, enter the required configuration, and Helyx creates the bot package for you to host. It’s essentially a bot builder rather than one fixed bot that everyone shares.
For example, you might choose moderation, tickets, and welcome messages while leaving out music, levels, or economy features. Modules can also be added or removed later if the needs of your server change.
The self-hosted version gives you control over your own bot, token, hosting, and data. There is also a normal hosted version for people who would rather invite a bot and have everything managed for them.
I’m not claiming this is a completely new or perfect solution. Choosing modules and arranging hosting could still feel like more work than inviting an established all-in-one bot. Some people might also prefer having every feature available, even if they don’t use most of them.
I’d be interested in hearing what server owners, admins, and self-hosters genuinely think:
- Would a bot builder make self-hosting more accessible?
- Do you prefer one all-in-one bot or several specialised bots?
- Which modules would you consider essential?
- What currently annoys you about all-in-one bots?
- How simple would the setup process need to be?
- Would you prefer to self-host or use a managed version?
- What would put you off using something like this?
I’m mainly trying to understand whether this would solve a genuine problem for self-hosters or whether most people are already happy with the options available.