--- title: "How to create a Discord bot with slash commands | StreetHosting" description: "A simple guide to creating a Discord bot with slash commands: the minimum structure, good practices and how to publish it to production." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Discord Bots · 2 min · Beginner Published on Jun 1, 2026 · Updated on Jun 1, 2026 # Create a Discord bot with slash commands Slash commands improve the user experience and make your bot easier to use. Here is a clear path to get started. 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Users type a slash and see ready-made suggestions, with descriptions and organized fields. * A clearer experience for the community. * Fewer typos. * Commands that are easier to maintain over time. ## Minimum structure[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands#estrutura-minima) 1. Define commands that are genuinely useful for your audience. 2. Organize the code by commands and events. 3. Store the token in an environment variable. 4. Handle errors so the reply to the user does not break. Start small, with a few well-built commands, and grow based on how the community actually uses the bot. ## Publishing[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands#publicacao) After you validate it on a test server, publish it with a restart process and monitoring. For that, see the guide on [deploying with PM2](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/deploy-discord-bot-pm2). If you want the bot online all the time, also check out [Discord bot hosting](https://streethosting.com.br/en/bots). In this guide * [Why use slash commands](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands#por-que-usar-slash-commands) * [Minimum structure](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands#estrutura-minima) * [Publishing](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/create-discord-bot-slash-commands#publicacao) ## Frequently asked questions Are slash commands better than the old prefix commands? In most cases yes, because they are more intuitive and cut down on typos. Do I need a VPS to get started? For testing you can use a local environment. For continuous use, 24/7 hosting is recommended. Does a small bot need a lot of RAM? Usually not. Early projects tend to run on a simple configuration. Next step See bot plans 24/7 Discord bots with fast activation and support in Portuguese. 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