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⚠️ Disclaimer
This workflow uses a community node: n8n-nodes-discord-trigger. Only self-hosted n8n instances can use this workflow.
Community nodes are maintained outside of n8n’s core team. Please review their code and use responsibly.
Description
This n8n workflow enables a fully autonomous AI assistant within your Discord server. It listens for both public mentions and direct messages (DMs), and replies in real-time using a language model (OpenAI's GPT-4o by default). The assistant can dynamically fetch previous messages for better context, providing smart, coherent, and personalized responses.
🔧 Key Features
- Dual Trigger: Reacts to both public bot mentions and private DMs.
- Context-Aware AI: Dynamically fetches the last 30 messages from either public or private conversations.
- Smart Routing: Replies either in the original public channel or via DM, depending on where the message came from.
- Custom Prompting: Easily modify the system prompt to define the AI’s tone, behavior, and personality.
- Fully Autonomous: No manual intervention required — the bot always replies instantly.
✅ Requirements
- An operational n8n instance.
- A Discord bot with at least these permissions:
- Send Messages
- Read Message History
- Manage Messages
- OpenAI API key (or compatible LLM credentials).
- The community package:
n8n-nodes-discord-trigger.
🧰 Setup Instructions
1. Discord Bot Setup
- Create and invite your Discord bot to your server with required permissions.
You will find in the next step a complete tutorial to craft your own bot with the right code and permissions for this workflow to work
- Set your Discord bot token in n8n's credential manager.
2. Install the Community Node (please read ⚠️ Disclaimer first)
- Go to
Settings > Community Nodes > Install - Paste:
n8n-nodes-discord-triggerand install.
3. Configure the Workflow
- Add your Discord bot credentials.
- Update the LLM credentials with your OpenAI key or alternative.
- Customize the AI agent system prompt if needed.
🤖 How It Works
- When a public mention is detected, the bot replies directly in the channel, referencing the original message.
- When a DM is received, it responds privately.
- The AI uses tools to read the latest 30 public or private messages to build accurate context before replying.
🛠 Customization Options
- Change LLM: Swap out OpenAI with any LLM that has an API.
- Edit Prompt Behavior: Modify the system prompt to control tone and personality.
- Adjust Trigger Filters: Choose which roles, channels, or patterns activate the flow.
And if you just need a tutorial on setting up your Discord bot, be my guest ➡️ Here