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The Discord MCP Server is a powerful tool that enables Language Learning Models (LLMs), such as Claude, to interact with Discord channels through Discord's API. This server facilitates sending and receiving messages, allowing LLMs to engage with users in real-time while ensuring…

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Author: Highlight
Repository: highlight-ing/highlight-discord-mcp
Downloads: 668
Categories: Community, Communication
Tags: #discord

Setting up with Highlight

Follow these steps to add this server as a custom Highlight plugin:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name Discord

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js
Environment
- DISCORD_TOKEN your_discord_bot_token_here
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/discordmcp.git

cd discordmcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with your Discord bot token:

DISCORD_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here

4. Build the server:

npm run build

1. Open your Claude for Desktop configuration file:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add the Discord MCP server configuration:

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "discord": {

      "command": "node",

      "args": ["path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"],

      "env": {

        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"

      }

    }

  }

}

3. Restart Claude for Desktop

`send-message`

Sends a message to a specified Discord channel. Parameters: server (optional string), channel (string), message (string)

`read-messages`

Reads recent messages from a specified Discord channel. Parameters: server (optional string), channel (string), limit (optional integer)

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "discord": {
            "env": {
                "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
            },
            "args": [
                "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": {
        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
    },
    "args": [
        "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": {
        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
    },
    "args": [
        "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": {
        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"
    },
    "args": [
        "path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Discord MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLMs to interact with Discord channels, allowing them to send and read messages through Discord's API. Using this server, LLMs like Claude can directly interact with Discord channels while maintaining user control and security.

Features

- Send messages to Discord channels
- Read recent messages from channels
- Automatic server and channel discovery
- Support for both channel names and IDs
- Proper error handling and validation

Prerequisites

- Node.js 16.x or higher
- A Discord bot token
- The bot must be invited to your server with proper permissions:
- Read Messages/View Channels
- Send Messages
- Read Message History

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/discordmcp.git

cd discordmcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with your Discord bot token:

DISCORD_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here

4. Build the server:

npm run build

Usage with Claude for Desktop

1. Open your Claude for Desktop configuration file:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add the Discord MCP server configuration:

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "discord": {

      "command": "node",

      "args": ["path/to/discordmcp/build/index.js"],

      "env": {

        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "your_discord_bot_token_here"

      }

    }

  }

}

3. Restart Claude for Desktop

Available Tools

send-message

Sends a message to a specified Discord channel.

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