Discord MCP Server

Name: Discord MCP Server
Author: v-3

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Repository

About Discord MCP Server

Discord MCP Server for Claude Integration

#discordmcp #discord-integration #llm-assistant

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "discordmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "node",
        "build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Discord MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs like Claude to read messages from and send messages to Discord channels through the Discord API, while maintaining user control and security via explicit approval for sending operations.

How to use Discord MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16+, clone the repo, run npm install, create a .env file with your Discord bot token, then npm run build. For Claude for Desktop, add a server entry to claude_desktop_config.json pointing to build/index.js with the DISCORD_TOKEN environment variable set.

Key features of Discord MCP Server

Send messages to Discord channels using channel names or IDs
Read recent messages from Discord channels
Automatic server and channel discovery
Proper error handling and validation
User approval required for all send operations

Use cases of Discord MCP Server

Ask an AI to read the last few messages in a Discord channel
Have an AI send automated announcements to a channel
Query recent discussions about a specific topic in a development channel

FAQ from Discord MCP Server

What permissions does the Discord bot need?

The bot must be invited with Read Messages/View Channels, Send Messages, and Read Message History permissions.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js version 16.x or higher is required. The server runs as a local Node process.

How does the server handle authentication?

The Discord bot token is provided via a DISCORD_TOKEN environment variable. This token must never be committed to version control.

What tools does the server expose?

It exposes two tools: send-message (with optional server, required channel, and message parameters) and read-messages (with optional server, required channel, and optional limit defaulting to 50, max 100).