This section will run you through all the permissions needed for the bot to function properly.
Starting with v2.2, SnailBot no longer asks for all permissions when you invite it.
Command permissions are now customizable in Discord under Server Settings -> Integrations -> SnailBot -> Commands.
Permissions with
REQUIREDare absolutely required for core features to work properly.
Permissions withHIGHLY RECOMMENDEDare recommended to leave on, but not required in some cases.
Permissions withRECOMMENDEDare recommended but not required.
Any permission that you do not see on the table below is not needed for the bot to function.
| Permission | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Embed Links | REQUIRED | News Post Embed |
| Send Messages | REQUIRED | Non-ephemeral Commands |
| View / Read Channels | REQUIRED | News Configuration |
| Read Messages | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | Prefix Commands, Mod Tools Logging |
| View Audit Log | RECOMMENDED | Mod Tools Logging |
| Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles | RECOMMENDED | Mod Tools Logging |
| Manage Bans | RECOMMENDED | Mod Tools - unban |
| Manage Messages | RECOMMENDED | Mod Tools - purge |
| Read Message History | RECOMMENDED | Mod Tools - purge |
| Manage Webhooks | RECOMMENDED | Not currently used, will be required later |
