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Questions this guide answers

  • Why does my bot show “connection failed”?
  • Why does the bot ignore messages in some channels?
  • How do mention mode and AI-channel mode differ?
  • Why does /reset work in DMs but fail in servers?
  • Why does the bot say “application did not respond”?

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Before you connect

You need:
  • A Discord application + bot user
  • A valid bot token
  • Privileged intents enabled in Discord Developer Portal
Missing privileged intents is the most common cause of a bot that connects in dashboard UI but does not respond in Discord.

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Connect flow

1

Create bot in Discord

Use the Discord Developer Portal and create an app/bot.
2

Enable required intents

Enable Message Content and other required privileged intents in the bot settings.
3

Paste token in Verba

Open your verb’s Discord module and connect with your token.
4

Invite the bot

Use the generated OAuth link to add it to your server.

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How response routing works

In server channels, a connected verb responds when at least one condition is true:
  • The verb is directly mentioned
  • The channel is marked as an AI channel
  • A training keyword match is detected
It does not respond when:
  • Another bot is speaking (bot messages are ignored)
  • Message includes @everyone/@here
  • Message role-pings the bot’s role directly
  • User is on ignore/ban controls

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Mention mode vs AI-channel mode

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Mention mode

  • Best for shared channels where bot noise should stay low
  • Users ping the bot to trigger responses

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AI-channel mode (/activate-channel)

  • Bot can respond without mentions in that channel
  • Best for support/help channels or dedicated AI rooms
Use /remove-channel to disable AI-channel behavior.

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Slash commands available

Default command set:
  • /activate-channel
  • /remove-channel
  • /reset
  • /generate
  • /dashboard
  • /vc-join
  • /vc-leave
  • /ping
You can enable/disable each command in Discord module settings.

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Permissions behavior

  • /activate-channel and /remove-channel require Administrator permission.
  • /reset in server requires Administrator, server owner, or bot owner.
  • /reset in DM is user-scoped and available without server permissions.
  • Voice commands require Voice Engine enabled for the verb.

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Profile and presence settings

You can configure:
  • Activity type (playing/listening/watching/custom)
  • Activity text
  • Presence (online, idle, dnd, offline)
  • Slash command toggles
Activity text over dashboard limits is rejected or clamped. Keep status text short.

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Server management tools

In the Discord module you can:
  • View current server count
  • Refresh profile/server data
  • Leave specific servers
  • Copy invite link quickly

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Typical failure patterns

Usually invalid token format, token already linked to another verb, or Discord rate limiting. Retry with a fresh token and verify it is not already attached elsewhere.
Most often command timeout or missing Discord permissions in that channel. Check command toggle, channel permissions, and voice/image settings for the invoked command.
Check whether the message was a mention, in an AI channel, or matched training keywords. Also verify intents and that the sender is not ignored/banned.
Server reset requires elevated permissions (admin/server owner/bot owner). DM reset does not.

Discord Command Reference

Exact behavior and permission rules for each slash command.

Troubleshooting

Fast fix checklist for connection failures, timeouts, and no-response bugs.