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Guides, tips and updates for getting the most out of Skipper, the all-in-one Discord bot.
ModerationHow to catch spam bots with a Discord honeypot channelSet a trap for spam bots and compromised accounts in Discord. A honeypot channel removes anyone who posts in it, wipes their messages and logs every catch.September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
CommunityAnnounce YouTube, Twitch and X posts in DiscordFollow creators across YouTube, X, Instagram, Twitch, Bluesky, Kick and Reddit, and have Skipper announce their new posts and streams in Discord with per-account channels, ping roles and custom messages.August 5, 2026 · 5 min read
GuidesHow to set up a Discord bot in minutes with SkipperA beginner-friendly walkthrough for adding Skipper to your Discord server and configuring your first modules: moderation, welcome messages and leveling, all from one dashboard.August 3, 2026 · 4 min read
SupportHow to set up a ticket system in DiscordBuild a full Discord ticket system with panels, staff roles, pre-open questions, transcripts and auto-close, all from one dashboard with no extra bots.August 2, 2026 · 6 min read
ModerationHow to set up a Discord warning system with auto-punishmentsSet up a warn system in Discord with expiring warnings, notes and escalating thresholds that automatically mute, kick or ban repeat offenders.July 29, 2026 · 6 min read
AIHow to add an AI chatbot to your Discord serverTurn Skipper into an AI chatbot your members can talk to. Pick the model, give it a custom personality and lock it to specific channels.July 24, 2026 · 5 min read
CommunityLet members make custom roles without dangerous permissionsGive members their own personal custom role (name, colour and icon) without ever handing out the risky Manage Roles permission. Here is how.July 20, 2026 · 6 min read
SupportHow to set up staff applications in DiscordCreate application forms for staff, whitelist or events in Discord. Members apply in a modal, and submissions land in a review channel with optional staff polls.July 15, 2026 · 5 min read
CommunityHow to add a suggestion board to your Discord serverSet up a suggestion system in Discord with voting, threads, status updates and level-gated votes so your community can shape the server.July 10, 2026 · 5 min read
CommunityHow to set up birthday announcements in DiscordAutomatically celebrate members with birthday announcements in Discord, plus optional role, XP and currency rewards on their special day.July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
CommunityBuild a reputation system in Discord with ThanksReward helpful members with a thanks-based reputation system in Discord, and automatically spotlight your most-thanked member every week or month.June 30, 2026 · 4 min read
EngagementHow to run a daily quiz in your Discord serverPost a daily question of the day in Discord with buttons, streaks and rewards, powered by your own Google Sheet of questions and member submissions.June 25, 2026 · 5 min read
MiscellaneousHow to translate messages and images in DiscordTranslate any Discord message, or the text inside an image, with a command, a right-click, or a reply. Set a default language for your server.June 20, 2026 · 4 min read
MiscellaneousHow to display your staff role hierarchy in DiscordPost a clean, auto-updating list of your staff roles and their members in Discord, grouped into categories and refreshed every few minutes.June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
MiscellaneousHow to set up text-to-speech (TTS) in Discord voiceLet members type messages that Skipper reads aloud in a Discord voice channel, with per-server language, custom voices and length limits.June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
FunTrack movies and build a watch list in DiscordLook up any movie or series in Discord and build personal Favorites and Watch List collections your members can sort, share and pick from at random.June 9, 2026 · 4 min read