Example

Music bot

Music bots need voice access and a way to show what is playing. That is all.

With optional permissions

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Required only

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Verdict: Minimal

Needs

See voice and text channels

Join voice channels

Play audio

Post now-playing messages

Rich now-playing embeds

Show the current track on the channel

Branded control buttons

Playing audio needs Connect and Speak, nothing more.

Only needed if the bot drags users between channels.

The bot joins existing channels.

Tip

Slash command replies do not need Send Messages; only follow-up posts in channels do.