How to Setup Nightbot and Add Commands

How to Setup Nightbot and Add Commands
To add commands to Nightbot and include a description for each command, follow these steps:
1. *Log in to Nightbot:*
Go to the [Nightbot website](nightbot.tv/) and log in with your Twitch or TH-cam account.
2. *Access the Commands Page:*
Once logged in, navigate to the "Commands" section from the dashboard.
3. *Add a New Command:*
- Click on the "Add Command" button.
- In the "Command" field, enter the command name prefixed with an exclamation mark (e.g., `!hello`).
- In the "Message" field, enter the response you want Nightbot to give when the command is used.
- Optionally, you can also fill in the "Alias" field if you want this command to trigger another command.
4. *Add a Description (Optional):*
While Nightbot does not have a native "description" field, you can include a brief description directly in the "Message" field or use the command list to provide details. Here are two approaches:
*A. Description in the Message:*
- In the "Message" field, you can format the command to include a description.
```
Command: !hello
Message: "This command greets the user. Hello, $(user)!"
```
*B. Use Custom Commands to List Descriptions:*
- Create a command like `!commands` that lists all commands with their descriptions.
```
Command: !commands
Message: "!hello - Greets the user. !info - Provides information about the stream."
```
5. *Save the Command:*
Click the "Submit" button to save the new command.
If you want to add a command `!hello` that greets the user and includes a description in the response, you could set it up like this:
- *Command:* `!hello`
- *Message:* `"This command greets the user. Hello, $(user)!"`
If you prefer to keep your descriptions separate, you can create a `!commands` command:
- *Command:* `!commands`
- *Message:* `"!hello - Greets the user. !info - Provides information about the stream."`
By using one of these methods, you can provide users with helpful descriptions of your Nightbot commands.