> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.crew.you/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.crew.you/messenger-channels/discord.md).

# Discord

Connect Crew to Discord and chat with your AI assistant via direct messages.

## Setup Guide

### Step 1: Add the Crew Bot

1. Go to **Messengers** in the Crew web app
2. Click **Connect** next to Discord
3. You'll be redirected to Discord's authorization page
4. Select a server (this is just for the OAuth flow — Crew communicates via DM)
5. Click **Authorize**

### Step 2: Start a DM

1. After authorization, you'll be redirected back to Crew
2. Open Discord and find **Crew** in your direct messages
3. Send any message to start chatting

That's it! The bot communicates exclusively through **direct messages** — no server channels or permissions needed.

## Usage Examples

> "Search for the latest research papers on machine learning transformers."

> "Create a summary of my emails from this week."

> "Generate a pixel art avatar for my Discord profile."

## Features

* **Direct messaging**: Private 1-on-1 conversations with Crew
* **Text responses**: Full AI capabilities with formatted text
* **Simple setup**: One-click OAuth, no bot token needed

## Important Notes

* Crew communicates via **DM only** — it doesn't post in server channels
* Discord messages are limited to **2,000 characters** — longer responses are automatically split
* File uploads from Discord to Crew are not currently supported; use the web chat for file-heavy tasks

## Disconnecting

Go to **Messengers** in the Crew web app and click **Disconnect** next to Discord.