This template provides a comprehensive solution for creating a Discord bot that can offer stock advice, generate stock charts, compare stocks, and execute a Bollinger Band strategy. It's designed to help users make informed decisions about stock trading by providing real-time data and visualizations directly within Discord.
To begin using this template, click on "Start with this Template" on the Lazy platform. This will pre-populate the code in the Lazy Builder interface, so you won't need to copy or paste any code manually.
Before you can use the bot, you'll need to set up some environment secrets within the Lazy Builder. These are necessary for the bot to interact with the Discord API and the Alpha Vantage API for stock data.
To add these environment secrets:
Once you have set up the environment secrets, press the "Test" button in the Lazy Builder. This will deploy your application and launch the Lazy CLI. The CLI will prompt you for any required user input.
If the bot requires user input, such as a stock symbol or an interval for the Bollinger Band strategy, you will be prompted to provide this information through the Lazy CLI after pressing the "Test" button.
After deployment, the bot will be live on Discord. You can interact with it using the commands specified in the code, such as:
!stockadvice [symbol]
- to get advice on a specific stock symbol.!chart
- to generate a stock chart.!EOD
- to get end-of-day stock information.!compare
- to compare two stocks.!bollinger
- to apply the Bollinger Band strategy to a stock.When you use these commands, the bot will respond with the requested information or actions directly in the Discord channel.
If you wish to integrate this bot into an existing service or frontend, you may need to add the bot's server link provided by Lazy to your service. For example, if you have a web application that you want to send commands to the bot from, you would use the server link as the endpoint for your HTTP requests.
Remember to respect the command prefix and structure when sending requests to the bot. Additionally, ensure that the bot has the necessary permissions in your Discord server to read messages, send messages, and react to messages.
By following these steps, you can successfully set up and integrate the Stock AI Advice Discord Bot into your Discord server, providing valuable stock trading insights and tools to your community.