Example

Utility / slash-command bot

Bots that only answer slash commands can often be invited with zero permissions, because interaction replies do not use channel permissions.

With optional permissions

19456

0x4C00

Required only

0x0

Verdict: Minimal

Needs

Only if the bot posts outside interaction replies

Only if the bot posts outside interaction replies

Only if the bot posts outside interaction replies

Replies to slash commands need no permissions at all.

That permission controls members, not your bot.

Tip

Invite with the applications.commands scope only if the app never needs a bot user.