discord.py — open-source Chat Helpdesk

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Chat Helpdesk · rev 1 · structured JSON

~16100 stars; complements serenity; Official Discord bot API wrapper.

Open source: yes (MIT)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Python developers building Discord bots and applications with an async-ready API wrapper.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is discord.py open source?

Yes, discord.py is open source under the MIT license.

How much does discord.py cost?

discord.py is free to use.

Can I self-host discord.py?

Yes, discord.py can be self-hosted (the source is available under the MIT license).

Source: github · github.com/Rapptz
Repository: https://github.com/Rapptz/discord.py

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~16100 stars; complements serenity; Official Discord bot API wrapper. Auth via bot token. No ToS risk for bots (self-botting user accounts IS banned - don't). Proper rate limiting built in.; via ossinsight.io, GitHub cross-ref

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