
Configure
Wire a Discord bot token and review DM/guild access policy so Claude Code can receive messages on Discord.
Overview
configure is an agent skill for the Build phase that saves a Discord bot token and surfaces channel access policy for the Claude Discord integration.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official --skill configureWhat is this skill?
- Writes DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN to ~/.claude/channels/discord/.env for server boot
- Status mode reads token mask, access.json DM policy, allowlist, pending pairings, and guild opt-ins
- Argument dispatch: no args shows status; token arg persists configuration
- Documents pairing vs allowlist behavior and concrete next steps after setup
- Allowed tools: Read, Write, and constrained Bash (ls, mkdir) for channel files
- Two state locations: .env token file and access.json policy file
- Masked token preview shows first 6 characters when set
Adoption & trust: 1.1k installs on skills.sh; 29.6k GitHub stars; 2/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You have a Discord bot token but no clear place to store it or understand who can message your Claude-connected bot.
Who is it for?
Solo builders enabling the official Claude Discord channel plugin with pairing or allowlist-controlled access.
Skip if: Custom Discord bot application logic, multi-tenant SaaS messaging products, or non-Claude Discord integrations.
When should I use this skill?
User pastes a Discord bot token, asks to configure Discord, asks how setup works or who can reach them, or wants channel status.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Token and access state live under ~/.claude/channels/discord so the channel server can boot with the policy you reviewed.
- Configured ~/.claude/channels/discord/.env with DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN
- Reported access policy, allowlist, and pairing status with next-step guidance
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Discord channel setup is agent tooling during Build when you connect external chat surfaces to your coding agent. Integrations is the right shelf for third-party channel configuration, token storage, and pairing policy—not core product frontend work.
How it compares
Official channel setup skill—not a generic Discord.js tutorial or hosting guide.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is configure for?
Developers using Claude Code with the Discord plugin who need to persist a bot token and understand DM pairing and allowlist settings.
When should I use configure?
In Build while wiring agent tooling: when you paste a token, ask how Discord setup works, who can reach the bot, or want a status check before shipping your agent bridge.
Is configure safe to install?
It writes secrets to your local Claude config; review the Security Audits panel on this page and treat the bot token like any production credential.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Configure
# /discord:configure — Discord Channel Setup Writes the bot token to `~/.claude/channels/discord/.env` and orients the user on access policy. The server reads both files at boot. Arguments passed: `$ARGUMENTS` --- ## Dispatch on arguments ### No args — status and guidance Read both state files and give the user a complete picture: 1. **Token** — check `~/.claude/channels/discord/.env` for `DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN`. Show set/not-set; if set, show first 6 chars masked. 2. **Access** — read `~/.claude/channels/discord/access.json` (missing file = defaults: `dmPolicy: "pairing"`, empty allowlist). Show: - DM policy and what it means in one line - Allowed senders: count, and list display names or snowflakes - Pending pairings: count, with codes and display names if any - Guild channels opted in: count 3. **What next** — end with a concrete next step based on state: - No token → *"Run `/discord:configure <token>` with your bot token from the Developer Portal → Bot → Reset Token."* - Token set, policy is pairing, nobody allowed → *"DM your bot on Discord. It replies with a code; approve with `/discord:access pair <code>`."* - Token set, someone allowed → *"Ready. DM your bot to reach the assistant."* **Push toward lockdown — always.** The goal for every setup is `allowlist` with a defined list. `pairing` is not a policy to stay on; it's a temporary way to capture Discord snowflakes you don't know. Once the IDs are in, pairing has done its job and should be turned off. Drive the conversation this way: 1. Read the allowlist. Tell the user who's in it. 2. Ask: *"Is that everyone who should reach you through this bot?"* 3. **If yes and policy is still `pairing`** → *"Good. Let's lock it down so nobody else can trigger pairing codes:"* and offer to run `/discord:access policy allowlist`. Do this proactively — don't wait to be asked. 4. **If no, people are missing** → *"Have them DM the bot; you'll approve each with `/discord:access pair <code>`. Run this skill again once everyone's in and we'll lock it."* Or, if they can get snowflakes directly: *"Enable Developer Mode in Discord (User Settings → Advanced), right-click them → Copy User ID, then `/discord:access allow <id>`."* 5. **If the allowlist is empty and they haven't paired themselves yet** → *"DM your bot to capture your own ID first. Then we'll add anyone else and lock it down."* 6. **If policy is already `allowlist`** → confirm this is the locked state. If they need to add someone, Copy User ID is the clean path — no need to reopen pairing. Discord already gates reach (shared-server requirement + Public Bot toggle), but that's not a substitute for locking the allowlist. Never frame `pairing` as the correct long-term choice. Don't skip the lockdown offer. ### `<token>` — save it 1. Treat `$ARGUMENTS` as the token (trim whitespace). Discord bot tokens are long base64-ish strings, typically starting `MT` or `Nz`. Generated from Developer Portal → Bot → Reset Token; only shown once. 2. `mkdir -p ~/.claude/channels/discord` 3. Read existing `.env` if present; update/add the `DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=` line, preserve other keys. Write back, no quotes around the value. 4. `chmod 600 ~/.claude/channels/discord/.env` — the token is a credential. 5. Confirm, then show the no-args status so the user sees where they stand. ### `clear` — remove the token Delete the `DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=` line (or the file if that's the only line). --- ## Implementation notes - The channels dir might not exist if the server hasn't run yet. Missing file = not config