# serenity

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

~5600 stars; complements discord.py; Official Discord API in Rust (sharding, cache, gateway). Auth via bot token. No ToS risk for bots.

- Open source: yes (ISC)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Rust developers building Discord bots.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

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

## Is serenity open source?

Yes — ISC-licensed.

## How much does serenity cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host serenity?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~5600 stars; complements discord.py; Official Discord API in Rust (sharding, cache, gateway). Auth via bot token. No ToS risk for bots.