discord-dcs-server-management

Manage Your DCS Servers Directly in Discord with the NimbusPulse Bot

NP
NimbusPulse
Nov 11, 2024
alphadiscord-bot 6 min to read

TL;DR

We’re introducing the NimbusPulse Discord Bot - a powerful tool that allows you to create, manage, and monitor your DCS servers directly from your Discord server. Quickly add the bot to your server by inviting it here and run /register with your API token to enable it. Start managing your DCS servers without leaving Discord.

Introduction

We are excited to announce the release of the NimbusPulse Discord Bot, a powerful tool that brings the capabilities of NimbusPulse’s DCS server hosting platform directly into your Discord server. With this bot, server administrators can create, manage, and monitor their DCS servers without ever leaving Discord.

Pricing

As with all our services during the alpha and beta phases, both the Discord bot itself and the servers you create with it are completely free. After the official release, the Discord bot will remain free to use, and any servers you create will be priced exactly the same as if you had created them directly through our website.

Why Integrate NimbusPulse with Discord?

Discord is the central hub for many gaming communities, offering real-time communication and collaboration. By integrating NimbusPulse with Discord, we aim to streamline the server management process, allowing administrators and players to interact with the DCS servers more efficiently. This integration eliminates the need to switch between different platforms, providing a seamless experience.

Key Features

  • Server Creation: Instantly create new DCS servers with custom configurations.
  • Server Linking: Link existing DCS servers from your NimbusPulse account to your Discord server for easy management.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Receive real-time updates on server status, player counts, and resource usage.
  • Interactive Controls: Start, stop, pause, and resume servers directly from Discord messages.
  • Secure by default: Only server owner or users in the admin grpup can use the commands or action form the bot.

Getting Started

Adding the Bot to Your Server

To begin using the NimbusPulse Discord Bot, you’ll need to add it to your Discord server:

  1. Invite the Bot: Click here to invite the bot to your server.
  2. Assign Permissions: Ensure the bot has the necessary permissions to send messages, embed links, and manage channels.

Registering Your Server

Before you can manage DCS servers, you need to register your Discord server with NimbusPulse:

  1. Obtain API Token: Log in to your NimbusPulse account and navigate to the API section to generate an API token.
  2. Use the /register Command: In your Discord server, type: /register api_token Replace YOUR_API_TOKEN with the token you obtained.
  3. Confirmation: The bot will confirm the registration: Your server has been registered!

Using the Bot Commands

/register

Description: Registers your Discord server with NimbusPulse using your API token.

Usage: /register api_token

Example: /register api_token

/create_server

Description: Creates a new DCS server with specified settings.

Usage: /create_server server_name max_players terrain [server_password] [server_mod] [miz_file]

Parameters:

  • server_name (required): The name of your new DCS server.
  • max_players (required): Maximum number of players.
  • terrain (required): Terrain to be installed (e.g., Caucasus, Nevada).
  • server_password (optional): Password for the server (leave blank for open access).
  • server_mod (optional): Server mod to be installed.
  • miz_file (optional): Upload a .miz mission file.

Example: /create_server server_name:"Squad Training Server" server_password:"flyhigh" max_players:16 terrain:"Caucasus" miz_file .miz

/link_server

Description: Links to a DCS server in your NimbusPulse account. You can link any DCS server from your account as many times as you want on your Discord server.

Usage: /link_server server_name

Parameters:

  • server_name (required): The name or ID of the existing DCS server; this field has autocomplete suggestions.

Example: /link_server server_name:"Squad Training Server (01920555-2bd1-7877-9c08-990c708ab93f)"

Note: The bot provides autocomplete suggestions for available servers when typing this command. Simply start typing the server’s name, and select it from the dropdown list.

Real-Time Server Management

Once a server is created or linked, the bot will post an interactive message in your Discord channel:

Discord bot showcase

An example of the server status embed message posted by the bot.

Features of the Server Status Message:

  • Server Information: Displays IP address, password status, active players, expiration time, and creator.
  • Real-Time Updates: The bot periodically updates the message with the latest server status and metrics.
  • Interactive Buttons:
    • Start/Stop Server: Control the server’s power state.
    • Pause/Resume Mission: Manage the mission’s running state.
    • Show More/Less: Toggle additional server details.
    • Edit Server: Provides a link to the NimbusPulse Control Panel for advanced settings.

Looking Ahead

We’re continuing to add useful features to the NimbusPulse Discord Bot. Here’s what’s in the works:

  • DCS Event Notifications: Automatically post updates for events like server starts, user joins, and map changes in Discord channels.
  • DCS Chat Integration: Send and receive in-game chat messages directly in Discord.
  • Expanded Create Server Options: More customization options for creating new servers.
  • Expanded Management Tools: Change missions, add or remove terrains, and more - all without leaving Discord.

Have ideas for new features? Let us know on our Discord, where we’ll also post updates on the latest releases!

Conclusion

The NimbusPulse Discord Bot enhances your DCS server management experience by integrating powerful controls directly into your community’s Discord server. Whether you’re hosting training sessions, community events, or just casual flights, this bot simplifies the process, keeping everything accessible and user-friendly.

We invite you to add the bot to your server and explore its features. As always, we appreciate feedback, feel free to leave some on our Discord. We’re committed to continually enhancing your NimbusPulse experience and look forward to making it even better with your input.

Happy flying!

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