Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about VibeCord.
Last updated: 2025-12-14
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Do I need to know how to code?
Section titled “Do I need to know how to code?”No! VibeCord is designed for everyone. Just describe what you want your bot to do in plain English, and our AI builds it for you.
Is VibeCord free to try?
Section titled “Is VibeCord free to try?”You can explore a prepared bot sample in your browser without an account. Plans start at US$10/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime. See all plans →
How long does it take to create a bot?
Section titled “How long does it take to create a bot?”Most bots are generated quickly. Adding it to your server depends on token setup, Discord permissions, and deploy checks.
What can my bot do?
Section titled “What can my bot do?”Almost anything! Common uses include:
- Welcome messages for new members
- Moderation (warn, kick, ban)
- Fun commands (jokes, polls, games)
- Role management
- Custom slash commands for your community
Bots & Servers
Section titled “Bots & Servers”How many bots can I keep running?
Section titled “How many bots can I keep running?”Each plan keeps its own things online:
- Custom Discord bot (US$15/mo): one custom bot, built from your description
- Minecraft Java server (US$10/mo): one server for up to 10, 20 or 40 players
- AI helper + bot + server (US$25/mo): the AI helper, a custom Discord bot and a Minecraft Java server
Can I add my bot to multiple Discord servers?
Section titled “Can I add my bot to multiple Discord servers?”Yes! Once your bot is running, you can add it to any servers where you have Manage Server permission. There’s no limit on servers per bot.
Why is my bot offline?
Section titled “Why is my bot offline?”Common reasons:
- Not deployed — Tell VibeCord to deploy: “Deploy my bot”
- Stopped — Tell VibeCord to restart: “Start the bot”
- Token issue — Your Discord bot token may need updating
- Quota reached — You may have hit your concurrent bot limit
Commands & Features
Section titled “Commands & Features”How do I add more commands to my bot?
Section titled “How do I add more commands to my bot?”Edit your bot by chatting with the AI to request new commands. Then redeploy with the updated code.
Can my bot respond to messages (not just slash commands)?
Section titled “Can my bot respond to messages (not just slash commands)?”Yes! Describe triggers in your conversation with the AI:
“When someone says ‘hello’, respond with ‘Hey there!’”
Note: Message content requires the MESSAGE CONTENT intent enabled in Discord Developer Portal.
Can my bot DM users?
Section titled “Can my bot DM users?”Yes, just include it when describing your bot:
“DM new members with a welcome message when they join”
Can my bot assign roles?
Section titled “Can my bot assign roles?”Yes! Learn about role management →
Account & Billing
Section titled “Account & Billing”How do I upgrade or cancel my subscription?
Section titled “How do I upgrade or cancel my subscription?”Cancel anytime: reply to any email from us. To add or change a plan, reply to the same email or contact support. Changes take effect at the next billing period.
What happens to my bots if I cancel?
Section titled “What happens to my bots if I cancel?”Your bot or server stays online until the end of the month you paid for, then stops. Cancelling stops the next charge.
Can I get a refund?
Section titled “Can I get a refund?”Contact support for refund requests. Contact support →
Is my payment information secure?
Section titled “Is my payment information secure?”Yes, all payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your full card number.
What are build credits?
Section titled “What are build credits?”Each time the AI generates or modifies your bot code, you use one build credit. Credits reset monthly. You can also buy top-up packs ($9 for 5 credits).
Discord-Specific
Section titled “Discord-Specific”Do I need to create a Discord bot application?
Section titled “Do I need to create a Discord bot application?”Yes. VibeCord generates your bot’s code, but you need to create a bot application in the Discord Developer Portal and provide the token to VibeCord.
Does my bot need special permissions?
Section titled “Does my bot need special permissions?”Your bot needs Discord permissions for its features. VibeCord shows required permissions after code generation.
Why can’t my bot assign a role?
Section titled “Why can’t my bot assign a role?”Your bot can only assign roles below its own role in the server hierarchy. Drag your bot’s role higher in Server Settings → Roles.
How do I remove my bot from a server?
Section titled “How do I remove my bot from a server?”In Discord: Server Settings → Integrations → Your Bot → Remove
How do I customize my bot’s profile picture?
Section titled “How do I customize my bot’s profile picture?”Set your bot’s avatar in the Discord Developer Portal under your bot application settings. VibeCord doesn’t control the avatar.
Technical
Section titled “Technical”Where do the bots run?
Section titled “Where do the bots run?”VibeCord runs supported Discord deployments on managed cloud infrastructure and shows runtime status in the app. You can also export generated code and host it yourself.
Is my bot token secure?
Section titled “Is my bot token secure?”Yes, tokens are encrypted at rest and in transit. We never log or expose your token.
What happens during maintenance?
Section titled “What happens during maintenance?”Running bots are briefly restarted but come back automatically. We schedule maintenance during low-traffic periods when possible.
Can I export my bot’s code?
Section titled “Can I export my bot’s code?”Yes! VibeCord shows the generated code in the code panel. You can copy it and run it yourself if you have Node.js hosting.
Still Have Questions?
Section titled “Still Have Questions?”FAQ
Do I need to know how to code?
No. VibeCord lets you build Discord bots by describing what you want in plain English, and the AI generates the bot for you.
Is VibeCord free to try?
You can explore a prepared bot sample in your browser without an account. Plans start at US$10/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime.
How long does it take to create a bot?
Most bots are generated quickly, then you add the bot to your Discord guild after token setup and deploy checks.
Do I need to create a Discord bot application?
Yes. You create a bot application in the Discord Developer Portal and provide the bot token to VibeCord.
Why can’t my bot assign a role?
Discord only allows bots to assign roles below the bot’s own role in the role hierarchy. Move the bot’s role above the roles it needs to manage.