Getting Started
This guide walks through everything needed to get the PokeNav Team Bot running in your Discord server and create your first lineup.
Adding the bot to your server
Contact the bot administrator to receive an invite link. You will need the Manage Server permission in the Discord server to authorise the bot.
Once added, the bot requires no further configuration. All features are available immediately via slash commands.
Required permissions
The bot needs the following permissions in the channel where lineups will be posted:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| Send Messages | Post the lineup embed |
| Embed Links | Render the lineup as a rich embed |
| Read Message History | Access the original lineup message for updates |
| Use Application Commands | Enable slash commands |
Creating your first lineup
Use the /lineup create command to create a new lineup:
- Type
/lineup createin any channel where the bot has permission. - Fill in the name field with your team's name.
- Select the league from the autocomplete list.
- The bot posts a lineup embed in the channel and confirms the creation with a private message to you.
Tip
The lineup embed is a live message — all updates (roster changes, match times, scores) are reflected in the same message in real time.
Next steps
- Assign players to slots using the Lineup button on the embed
- Have players set their match times using the Set Your Match Time button
- Record scores after matches are played
- Reset between rounds to clear times and scores without removing players