Discord MCP Server

Discord MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server that enables interaction with Discord for channel management, message searching, and automated communication. It features enterprise-grade security with multi-tenant authentication, rate limiting, and real-time monitoring via a built-in inspector dashboard.

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<div align="center"> <h1>๐Ÿค– Discord MCP Server</h1> <p><strong>A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server for Discord integration</strong></p>

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<p> <a href="#-features">Features</a> โ€ข <a href="#-quick-start">Quick Start</a> โ€ข <a href="#-installation">Installation</a> โ€ข <a href="#-configuration">Configuration</a> โ€ข <a href="#-api-reference">API Reference</a> โ€ข <a href="#-contributing">Contributing</a> </p> </div>


๐Ÿ“‹ Table of Contents

โœจ Features

๐ŸŽฏ Core Capabilities

  • ๐Ÿ”— Discord Integration: Full Discord API support with 5 powerful tools
  • ๐Ÿ” Enterprise Security: Multi-tenant authentication with API key management
  • โšก Rate Limiting: Configurable rate limits (30/min, 500/hour, 5000/day)
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Real-time Monitoring: Built-in MCP Inspector dashboard
  • ๐Ÿ” Comprehensive Logging: Audit trails and security event tracking
  • ๐Ÿงช Testing Ready: Jest framework with 80%+ coverage threshold

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Discord Tools

Tool Description Use Case
get_channel_info Retrieve detailed channel information Channel analytics, moderation
get_messages Fetch messages with filtering options Content analysis, history
search_messages Advanced message search capabilities Content discovery, compliance
send_message Send messages by channel ID or name Automated notifications, responses
moderate_content Delete messages and moderate content Community management, safety

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Architecture Highlights

  • ๐Ÿ”„ MCP Protocol: Full Model Context Protocol compliance
  • ๐Ÿข Multi-tenancy: Isolated client management per API key
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security First: Token hashing, no persistent storage
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Scalable: Automatic client cleanup and resource management
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP.git
cd Discord-MCP

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your credentials

# Start the server
npm start

# Open MCP Inspector (optional)
# Visit http://localhost:3001

๐Ÿ“ฆ Installation

Prerequisites

  • Node.js >= 18.0.0
  • npm >= 8.0.0
  • Discord Bot Token (Create one here)
  • Discord Server with bot permissions

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Clone the Repository

    git clone https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP.git
    cd Discord-MCP
    
  2. Install Dependencies

    npm install
    
  3. Environment Setup

    cp .env.example .env
    
  4. Configure Environment Variables (see Configuration)

  5. Start the Server

    npm start
    

โš™๏ธ Configuration

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory:

# Required: Discord Bot Configuration
DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here

# Required: MCP Server Authentication
MCP_API_KEY=your_secure_api_key_here

# Optional: Server Configuration
MCP_SERVER_NAME=discord-mcp-server
NODE_ENV=production

# Optional: Monitoring
MCP_INSPECTOR_PORT=3001

# Optional: Logging
LOG_LEVEL=info

Discord Bot Setup

  1. Create Discord Application

  2. Configure Bot Permissions

    โœ… Send Messages
    โœ… Read Message History
    โœ… View Channels
    โœ… Manage Messages (for moderation)
    โœ… Read Messages/View Channels
    
  3. Get Bot Token

    • In Bot section, click "Copy" under Token
    • Add to your .env file as DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN
  4. Invite Bot to Server

    https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&permissions=8192&scope=bot
    

๐Ÿ”ง Setup Guide

For Claude Desktop Integration

  1. Configure Claude Desktop

    Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "discord-mcp": {
          "command": "node",
          "args": ["server.js"],
          "cwd": "/path/to/Discord-MCP",
          "env": {
            "MCP_INSPECTOR_PORT": "3001"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    
  2. Restart Claude Desktop

  3. Verify Connection

    • Open Claude Desktop
    • Look for Discord tools in the interface
    • Test with a simple command

For Development

  1. Install Development Dependencies

    npm install
    
  2. Run in Development Mode

    npm run dev
    
  3. Run Tests

    npm test
    npm run test:coverage
    
  4. Code Quality

    npm run lint
    npm run format
    npm run validate
    

1. ๐Ÿ“‹ get_channel_info

Purpose: Retrieve comprehensive information about Discord channels

// Usage Example
{
  "channelId": "1234567890123456789"
}

// Response
{
  "id": "1234567890123456789",
  "name": "general",
  "type": "Text",
  "topic": "Welcome to our server!",
  "memberCount": 150,
  "createdAt": "2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
}

2. ๐Ÿ“จ get_messages

Purpose: Fetch messages from channels with filtering options

// Usage Example
{
  "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
  "limit": 10,
  "before": "1234567890123456789"
}

// Response
{
  "messages": [
    {
      "id": "1234567890123456789",
      "content": "Hello world!",
      "author": "username#1234",
      "timestamp": "2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
    }
  ]
}

3. ๐Ÿ” search_messages

Purpose: Advanced message search with multiple filters

// Usage Example
{
  "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
  "query": "important announcement",
  "authorId": "9876543210987654321",
  "limit": 5
}

4. ๐Ÿ“ค send_message

Purpose: Send messages to channels (supports both ID and name)

// By Channel ID
{
  "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
  "content": "Hello from MCP!"
}

// By Channel Name
{
  "channelName": "general",
  "content": "Hello from MCP!"
}

5. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ moderate_content

Purpose: Delete messages and moderate content

// Usage Example
{
  "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
  "messageId": "1234567890123456789",
  "reason": "Inappropriate content"
}

๐Ÿ” Authentication

API Key Management

  • Environment-based: Store API keys in .env file
  • Multi-tenant: Each API key gets isolated Discord client
  • Secure: Keys are hashed for client identification
  • No Persistence: Tokens never stored permanently

Security Features

  • โœ… Token Hashing: Bot tokens hashed for security
  • โœ… Client Isolation: Separate Discord clients per tenant
  • โœ… Automatic Cleanup: Unused clients cleaned up
  • โœ… Audit Logging: All authentication attempts logged
  • โœ… Rate Limiting: Configurable request limits

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring

MCP Inspector Dashboard

Access real-time monitoring at http://localhost:3001

Features:

  • ๐Ÿ“Š Real-time Metrics: Request counts, response times
  • ๐Ÿ” Request Logging: Detailed request/response inspection
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Performance Monitoring: Tool execution statistics
  • ๐Ÿšจ Error Tracking: Failed requests and error analysis
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Multi-tenant View: Per-client usage statistics

Logging System

logs/
โ”œโ”€โ”€ audit.log      # Authentication and authorization events
โ”œโ”€โ”€ error.log      # Application errors and exceptions
โ””โ”€โ”€ security.log   # Security-related events and violations

๐Ÿงช Testing

Test Coverage

  • Target: 80%+ code coverage
  • Framework: Jest with comprehensive test suites
  • Types: Unit tests, integration tests, security tests

Running Tests

# Run all tests
npm test

# Watch mode for development
npm run test:watch

# Generate coverage report
npm run test:coverage

# Integration tests
npm run test:integration

# Multi-tenancy tests
npm run test:multi

Test Structure

__tests__/
โ”œโ”€โ”€ tools/
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ get_channel_info.test.js
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ get_messages.test.js
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ search_messages.test.js
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ send_message.test.js
โ”‚   โ””โ”€โ”€ moderate_content.test.js
โ”œโ”€โ”€ middleware/
โ”‚   โ””โ”€โ”€ auth.test.js
โ””โ”€โ”€ utils/
    โ”œโ”€โ”€ rate-limiter.test.js
    โ””โ”€โ”€ audit-logger.test.js

๐Ÿ“š API Reference

Server Configuration

Parameter Type Default Description
MCP_SERVER_NAME string discord-mcp-server Server identifier
NODE_ENV string development Environment mode
MCP_INSPECTOR_PORT number 3001 Inspector dashboard port
LOG_LEVEL string info Logging verbosity

Rate Limiting

Limit Type Default Configurable
Requests per minute 30 โœ…
Requests per hour 500 โœ…
Requests per day 5000 โœ…

Error Codes

Code Description Resolution
AUTH_001 Invalid API key Check MCP_API_KEY in .env
AUTH_002 Missing API key Add MCP_API_KEY to request
RATE_001 Rate limit exceeded Wait for rate limit reset
DISCORD_001 Invalid bot token Verify DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN
DISCORD_002 Missing permissions Check bot permissions

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security

Best Practices

  • ๐Ÿ” Environment Variables: Never commit secrets to repository
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ API Key Rotation: Regularly rotate API keys
  • ๐Ÿ“ Audit Logging: Monitor all authentication attempts
  • ๐Ÿšซ Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse with configurable limits
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Token Security: Bot tokens are hashed, never stored

Security Headers

// Implemented security measures
- API Key validation
- Request rate limiting
- Audit trail logging
- Client isolation
- Automatic cleanup

๐Ÿค Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the Repository

    git fork https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP.git
    
  2. Create Feature Branch

    git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
    
  3. Make Changes

    • Follow existing code style
    • Add tests for new features
    • Update documentation
  4. Run Quality Checks

    npm run validate
    
  5. Commit Changes

    git commit -m "feat: add amazing feature"
    
  6. Push and Create PR

    git push origin feature/amazing-feature
    

Development Guidelines

  • โœ… Code Style: Use Prettier and ESLint
  • โœ… Testing: Maintain 80%+ coverage
  • โœ… Documentation: Update README for new features
  • โœ… Security: Follow security best practices
  • โœ… Performance: Consider rate limiting and resource usage

๐Ÿ“„ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.


<div align="center"> <p><strong>Made with โค๏ธ by <a href="https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi">Lokesh Panthangi</a></strong></p> <p> <a href="https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP/issues">Report Bug</a> โ€ข <a href="https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP/issues">Request Feature</a> โ€ข <a href="https://github.com/lokeshpanthangi/Discord-MCP/discussions">Discussions</a> </p> </div>

  • Send Messages: Send messages to Discord channels
  • Get Messages: Retrieve recent messages from channels
  • Get Channel Info: Fetch channel details and metadata
  • Search Messages: Search for messages within channels
  • Moderate Content: Perform moderation actions (delete messages, kick/ban users)
  • Multi-Tenant Support: Support multiple Discord bots with isolated clients
  • Claude Desktop Integration: Ready-to-use with Claude Desktop application
  • Environment Variable Support: Flexible token configuration

๐Ÿš€ Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 16+ installed
  • Discord bot token (Create one here)
  • Claude Desktop (for desktop integration)

Installation

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone <repository-url>
    cd Discord-MCP
    
  2. Install dependencies

    npm install
    
  3. Set up environment variables

    # Create .env file
    echo "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here" > .env
    
  4. Test the server

    node test-claude-desktop.js
    

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Claude Desktop Integration

Step 1: Configure Claude Desktop

Create or edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Linux: ~/.config/claude-desktop/claude_desktop_config.json

Step 2: Add MCP Server Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "discord": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/your/Discord-MCP/server.js"],
      "env": {
        "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here",
        "NODE_ENV": "production"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Restart Claude Desktop

Restart Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server configuration.

Step 4: Start Using Discord Commands

User: "Send a message 'Hello World!' to Discord channel 1234567890123456789"
Claude: I'll send that message to Discord for you!

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Available Tools

1. Send Message

{
  "name": "send_message",
  "arguments": {
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
    "content": "Hello from Claude!"
  }
}

2. Get Messages

{
  "name": "get_messages",
  "arguments": {
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
    "limit": 10
  }
}

3. Get Channel Info

{
  "name": "get_channel_info",
  "arguments": {
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789"
  }
}

4. Search Messages

{
  "name": "search_messages",
  "arguments": {
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
    "query": "important announcement",
    "limit": 50
  }
}

5. Moderate Content

{
  "name": "moderate_content",
  "arguments": {
    "action": "delete_message",
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
    "messageId": "9876543210987654321",
    "guildId": "1111111111111111111",
    "reason": "Spam content"
  }
}

๐Ÿ” Multi-Tenancy Support

The server supports multiple Discord bots simultaneously:

Option 1: Environment Variable (Recommended for Claude Desktop)

DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=your_default_token

Option 2: Per-Request Token

{
  "name": "send_message",
  "arguments": {
    "discordBotToken": "specific_bot_token",
    "channelId": "1234567890123456789",
    "content": "Hello!"
  }
}

๐Ÿ“ Project Structure

Discord-MCP/
โ”œโ”€โ”€ server.js                     # Main MCP server
โ”œโ”€โ”€ tools/
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ send_message.js           # Send messages tool
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ get_messages.js           # Get messages tool
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ get_channel_info.js       # Channel info tool
โ”‚   โ”œโ”€โ”€ search_messages.js        # Search messages tool
โ”‚   โ””โ”€โ”€ moderate_content.js       # Moderation tool
โ”œโ”€โ”€ test-multi-tenant.js          # Multi-tenancy test
โ”œโ”€โ”€ test-claude-desktop.js        # Claude Desktop test
โ”œโ”€โ”€ CLAUDE_DESKTOP_SETUP.md       # Detailed setup guide
โ”œโ”€โ”€ MULTI_TENANT_SETUP.md         # Multi-tenancy guide
โ”œโ”€โ”€ claude_desktop_config.example.json # Example config
โ””โ”€โ”€ package.json

๐Ÿงช Testing

Test Multi-Tenancy

node test-multi-tenant.js

Test Claude Desktop Integration

node test-claude-desktop.js

๐Ÿ”ง Configuration Options

Environment Variables

  • DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN: Default Discord bot token
  • NODE_ENV: Environment mode (development or production)
  • LOG_LEVEL: Logging level (debug, info, warn, error)

Bot Permissions Required

Your Discord bot needs these permissions:

  • Send Messages
  • Read Message History
  • View Channels
  • Manage Messages (for moderation)
  • Kick Members (for moderation)
  • Ban Members (for moderation)

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security Features

  • Token Hashing: Bot tokens are hashed for client identification
  • No Token Persistence: Tokens are never stored permanently
  • Client Isolation: Each bot token gets its own Discord client
  • Automatic Cleanup: Unused clients are cleaned up automatically
  • Input Validation: All inputs are validated before processing

๐Ÿ“š Documentation

๐Ÿค Usage Examples

Natural Language Commands with Claude

โœ… "Send 'Meeting in 5 minutes' to the general channel"
โœ… "Get the last 10 messages from announcements"
โœ… "Search for 'project update' in dev-team channel"
โœ… "Get information about channel ID 1234567890"
โœ… "Delete spam message ID 9876543210"

Programmatic Usage

const { MCPServer } = require('./server');

const server = new MCPServer();
server.start();

๐Ÿšจ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. "Invalid token" error

    • Verify your Discord bot token is correct
    • Check bot permissions in Discord server
    • Ensure bot is added to target servers
  2. "Channel not found" error

    • Verify channel ID is correct
    • Check bot has access to the channel
    • Ensure channel exists and bot is in the server
  3. "Permission denied" error

    • Check bot permissions in Discord
    • Verify bot role hierarchy
    • Ensure required intents are enabled

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging:

LOG_LEVEL=debug node server.js

๐Ÿ“„ License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

๐Ÿค– About MCP

This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI assistants to interact with Discord through a standardized interface.


Ready to integrate Discord with Claude? Follow the Claude Desktop Setup Guide to get started! ๐Ÿš€

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