What Apps Can Do
Some examples of server and channel management features include the ability to do the following. Check out the API Reference for a complete list of endpoints and capabilities.Guilds
- Read guild metadata: name, icon, member count, features
- List and manage roles (create, update, delete, assign to members)
- Kick and ban members
- Manage and audit server events
- List guild integrations and webhooks
Channels
- List and read channels across the server
- Create, edit, and delete channels and threads
- Set channel permissions and position
- Read and send messages (subject to message permissions)
- Manage pinned messages
Members
- Fetch member profiles and role assignments
- Add or remove roles from members
- Modify member nicknames
- Manage member timeouts
Key Permissions
Most server and channel operations require explicit permissions. Check out our Permissions reference for a full list of permissions. Common ones include:| Permission | What It Enables |
|---|---|
MANAGE_GUILD | Edit server settings, view audit log |
MANAGE_CHANNELS | Create, edit, delete channels |
MANAGE_ROLES | Create and manage roles below the bot’s highest role |
KICK_MEMBERS | Remove members from the server |
BAN_MEMBERS | Permanently ban members |
MANAGE_MESSAGES | Delete messages from other users, pin messages |
VIEW_CHANNEL | See a channel and its message history |
SEND_MESSAGES | Post messages in a channel |