NodeJS Discord Bot Using the new OpenAI Assistants API

In this repo we integrate Discord.js with the new OpenAI Assistants API. The bot operates within Discord channels, listening to messages and using OpenAI to generate responses.

Video Guide

View the full tutorial and explanation of concepts here: https://youtu.be/5TU_wOC0dmw

Features

• Discord Integration: The bot listens to messages in Discord channels.
• OpenAI Response Generation: Leverages the new OpenAI Assistants API to create responses to messages.
• Message Thread Tracking: Maintains message threads for continuity in conversations.
• NEW Assistants Capabilities: Since the bot uses Assistants, you no longer have to worry about context management and you can also benefit from assistant capabilities such as code interpreter and knowledge retrieval

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• A Discord bot token (from Discord Developer Portal).
• An OpenAI API key.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone [repository-url]
   

2. Navigate to the Repository Folder:

   cd openai-assistants-discord-bot
   

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   

Configuration

1. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root of your project with the following variables: mv .env.sample .env

   DISCORD_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token
   OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
   ASSISTANT_ID=your_openai_assistant_id
   

Running the Bot

1. Start the Bot:

   node bot.js
   

   OR

   nodemon bot.js
   

Usage

• Interaction: Simply type and send messages in your Discord server where the bot is added. The bot will automatically generate and send replies based on the OpenAI model's output.
• Discord Channels: Works in any text channel or thread where the bot has permissions to read and send messages.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.

License

MIT