What does the bot do?
The IndieBunny Bot automatically posts new content from indiebunny.com to your Discord server:
- New articles — Every time an article is published on IndieBunny, the bot posts a rich embed with the title, excerpt, featured image, categories, and direct links to the article, Steam page, and trailer.
- New videos — When a game trailer goes live on our YouTube channel, the bot posts a video embed with a thumbnail and link to watch on YouTube.
All posts are beautifully formatted as Discord embeds — no spam, no ads, just the content you care about.
How to add the bot to your server
- Click the invite link: Add IndieBunny Bot to your server
- Select your server from the dropdown and click “Authorize”. The bot needs the following permissions:
- Send Messages
- Embed Links
- Attach Files
- Set up a channel: Use the slash command
/indiebunny setup #your-channelto tell the bot where to post. You can add multiple channels if you want. - Done! The bot will now automatically post new articles and videos as they are published.
Available slash commands
All commands use the /indiebunny prefix. Only server members with the Manage Server permission can use these commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/indiebunny setup #channel | Add a channel where the bot will post new content. |
/indiebunny remove #channel | Remove a channel so the bot no longer posts there. |
/indiebunny channels | List all channels currently configured for the bot. |
/indiebunny mode <articles | videos | both> | Choose what the bot posts: only articles, only videos, or both (default). |
/indiebunny start | Activate the bot in your server. |
/indiebunny stop | Pause the bot — it will stop posting until you start it again. |
/indiebunny status | Show the current bot configuration (active, mode, channels). |
/indiebunny backfill [days] | Post content from the last N days (default: 5, max: 30). Great for catching up after first installing the bot. |
Quick start example
Here's a typical setup in just 3 commands:
/indiebunny setup #indie-game-news
/indiebunny mode both
/indiebunny backfill 5
This sets up the #indie-game-news channel, enables both articles and videos, and backfills the last 5 days of content so your members can see what they've missed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add the bot to multiple servers?
Yes! The bot supports multiple servers. Each server has its own independent configuration (channels, mode, active status).
What data does the bot store?
The bot only stores your server ID, server name, configured channel IDs, and your preferences (mode, active status). It does not store any personal data about your members, read messages, or track user activity. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Can I use the bot in announcement channels?
Yes! The bot supports both regular text channels and announcement channels.
What happens when I remove the bot from my server?
All configuration data for your server is automatically deleted from our database. Previously posted messages remain in your Discord channels.
How fast does the bot post new content?
New articles are posted within seconds of being published on IndieBunny. YouTube videos are detected within 5 minutes of going public.
The bot isn't posting — what should I do?
Check the following:
- Make sure the bot is active:
/indiebunny status - Make sure at least one channel is configured:
/indiebunny channels - Make sure the bot has permission to send messages and embed links in the configured channel
Join our community
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Legal
By using the IndieBunny Bot, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.