Services
Discord Bot Development
Bots built for servers that actually scale
I build custom Discord bots from scratch: AI moderation, economy systems, stat tracking, and full server architecture. 10+ servers deployed, including communities run by NBA players. Not a bot template. Purpose-built systems.
What I build
AI Moderation
Bots that read context, not just keywords. I've built AI-driven moderation systems that handle toxic behavior, spam, and rule violations with far fewer false positives than keyword filters.
- Claude-backed content moderation
- Context-aware auto-bans with appeals flow
- Moderation logging + staff dashboards
Economy & Progression Systems
Currency, XP, levels, leaderboards, shop systems, built to be fair, abuse-resistant, and actually engaging. Not a MEE6 clone.
- Virtual currency with inflation controls
- Item shops and reward redemption
- Role unlocks tied to activity thresholds
Stat Tracking & Integrations
Real data piped into Discord. I've built NBA 2K stat bots, game API integrations, and leaderboards that update automatically from external data sources.
- Check Up: 2K26 stat tracking for NBA communities
- Live game data via third-party APIs
- Automated daily leaderboard posts
Server Architecture
Beyond bots, I design full server structures. Channel taxonomy, role hierarchies, permission systems, onboarding flows. Built to scale from 100 to 100K members without a full rebuild.
- Role-gated channel structures
- Automated onboarding and verification flows
- Staff permission tiers and audit logging
How it works
01
Server Audit
I join your server (or review your plans for a new one). I look at member count, channel structure, existing bots, pain points, and what your mod team actually needs.
02
Feature Spec
You get a detailed feature spec within 48 hours: every command, every automation, every integration. Fixed price, no ambiguity about what you're getting.
03
Build & Test
Bot goes live in a staging server first. Your mod team tests it with real scenarios. I iterate on feedback before it touches your production community.
04
Deploy & Monitor
Production deploy with uptime monitoring, error logging, and auto-restart. 30 days of post-launch support. Your bot stays online, not on your laptop.
Who this is for
Gaming communities
You run a gaming Discord with 1K+ members and MEE6 isn't cutting it anymore. You need custom stat tracking, AI moderation, or economy systems built for your specific game.
Content creators & celebrities
You have a public community and need professional-grade moderation, fan engagement tools, and server architecture that handles growth without constant manual management.
Esports orgs & tournament runners
You need match management, team registration, bracket systems, and automated announcements, all inside Discord where your players already are.
What clients say
“David built our entire Discord marketplace from scratch: ticket system, escrow, AI moderation, the whole thing. We went from 0 to 2,000 members and $10K revenue in three months. The bots run 24/7 without issues.”
“I've worked with agencies that take months and deliver less than what David ships in a week. He built our Discord bot architecture for a server with Gilbert Arenas and Jeremy Lin as members: role management, content moderation, anti-spam, all running 24/7 without a single outage.”
Why MGT vs alternatives
Purpose-built bots that templates can't touch.
MGT
Bot template
Freelance bot dev
Custom code
100% purpose-built
Modified template
Varies
Scale
2,000+ member servers
Small servers only
Untested at scale
Celebrity-ready
Gilbert Arenas, Jeremy Lin
No
No
AI moderation
Built-in
Add-on
Rarely
Deployed for
Gilbert Arenas
Custom bot and server architecture for NBA legend's community
Jeremy Lin
Community bot deployment and moderation system
2K Service Plug
AI-moderated NBA 2K Discord with full economy system
10+ additional servers
Across gaming, sports, and creator communities
Stack I use
Discord.js v14TypeScriptNode.jsClaude APIRailway / Fly.ioPostgres + DrizzleRedis (caching)REST & Slash Commands
Pricing
Bot projects range from $249 to $999 depending on complexity. Simple moderation or utility bots start around $249. Full-featured bots with AI moderation, economy systems, and multi-API integrations run $499 to $999. Celebrity or brand server packages with full architecture design are quoted individually after a call.
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Before you commission a bot
How much does a custom Discord bot cost?
Simple moderation or utility bots start around $249. Full-featured bots with AI moderation, economy systems, and multi-API integrations run $499 to $999. Celebrity or brand server packages with full architecture design are quoted after a call.
Can you add features to an existing bot?
If it's built on Discord.js or a similar framework, yes. I'll review the codebase, assess the architecture, and tell you whether extending it or rebuilding makes more sense.
What languages do you build bots in?
TypeScript on Discord.js v14, running on Node.js. For AI features I use the Claude API. Data goes into Postgres via Drizzle ORM with Redis for caching. Everything deploys to Railway or Fly.io.
Do you handle hosting and deployment?
Yes. I deploy to Railway or Fly.io with 24/7 uptime monitoring, error logging, and auto-restart. You don't need to manage any infrastructure. Hosting costs are typically $5-20/month depending on usage.
Ship the bot your server needs.
Tell me your server size and what the bot needs to do. I'll send back a full spec and fixed price, usually within 24 hours. No proposal, no pitch.
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Real bots. Real servers. Real receipts.
See the stack I use for Discord work, every shipped bot/server project, and the category blueprint with component hours.
Stack Explorer
Discord.js, TypeScript, Postgres, Redis, queue workers, and every supporting service.
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Ship Log
Every Discord / gaming project shipped. Sortable by scale and status.
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Architecture Teardown
Bot + server blueprints with per-component hour estimates and MGT analogs.
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From the blog
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