Deploy a Python Discord bot

1. Declare Python dependencies

Use requirements.txt for the initial Botkeep runtime. Pin a compatible range rather than depending on whatever happens to be newest when the bot is rebuilt.

discord.py>=2.4,<3.0

2. Use one explicit entry point

A simple main.py keeps detection and troubleshooting predictable. The production runtime selector will show the Python versions that are actually available.

import os
import discord

token = os.environ.get("DISCORD_TOKEN")
if not token:
    raise RuntimeError("DISCORD_TOKEN is required")

class BotClient(discord.Client):
    async def on_ready(self):
        print(f"Connected as {self.user}")

client = BotClient(intents=discord.Intents.default())
client.run(token)

3. Make the process container-friendly

• Use python main.py as a direct, non-interactive start command.
• Send diagnostic output to stdout and stderr.
• Do not depend on files outside the project root.
• Do not assume root access, system package installation or public ports.

4. Confirm the Botkeep settings

Choose Python, select the repository or ZIP, confirm python main.py and add DISCORD_TOKEN as a secret. If a dependency requires a native system library, verify that it is supported before launch.