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Getting Started

Welcome to ShadowCore! This guide will help you set up your development environment and create your first bot using ShadowCore.

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📦 Installation

Before getting started, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
  • Node.js (Version 18 or higher)
  • npm (or Yarn/Pnpm)
  • Git (optional, but recommended)

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1️⃣ Install ShadowCore

Installing ShadowCore globally is not required. It is only recommended if you want easy access to the CLI once it is fully finished. You can skip this step for now.
To install ShadowCore globally, run: 
npm install -g shadow-core
Or, if you prefer using it locally within a project: 
npm install shadow-core

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2️⃣ Setting Up a New Bot

Since the CLI init command is not available yet, you’ll need to manually set up your bot.

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Step 1: Create a New Project Folder

mkdir my-bot && cd my-bot

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Step 2: Initialize a package.json

Run the following command and follow the prompts: 
npm init -y

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Step 3: Install ShadowCore

Inside your bot’s directory, install ShadowCore: 
npm install shadow-core

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Step 4: Create the Bot’s Entry File

Create a new file called index.ts (or index.js if using JavaScript) and open it in your editor. Paste the following basic bot setup: 
import { Bot } from "shadow-core";
import { GatewayIntentBits } from "discord.js";

// Replace with your bot's token
const token = "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN"; // Replace with your Bots token
const GUILD_ID = "YOUR_GUILD_ID"; // Replace with your server's ID

// Initialize the bot
export const bot = new Bot(
  token,
  [GatewayIntentBits.Guilds, GatewayIntentBits.GuildMessages, GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent],
  false // Debug mode disabled
);

// Log when the bot is ready
bot.getClient().once("ready", () => {
    console.log(`✅ Logged in as ${bot.getClient().user?.tag}`);
    bot.getCommandManager().registerCommands(GUILD_ID);
});
You can get your bot’s token from the Discord Developer Portal.

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Step 5: Run Your Bot

npx ts-node index.ts

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🎯 Next Steps

Now that your bot is running, explore the following topics to enhance its functionality:

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❓ Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, check out the FAQ or join the community for support.
You’re all set! 🚀 Start building your bot and take full advantage of ShadowCore’s powerful features.