# discord.py

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: chat-helpdesk · status: active · rev 1

~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).…

- 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

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/discordpy/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/Rapptz](https://github.com/Rapptz/discord.py)
- **Tags:** chat-helpdesk, messaging-chat-platforms
- **Repository:** https://github.com/Rapptz/discord.py

## Is discord.py open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does discord.py cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host discord.py?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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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