🔔 Invalid Username Feedback
The bot now notifies you after detecting an invalid username, saving you from wondering why entries aren't posting! No more silent failures.

🎨 Expanded Settings Menu
/settings got a massive upgrade! Now includes: - 📺 Channels - Configure diary, changelog, and sharelink channels - 🎨 Customization - Set embed colors, toggle anonymous mode - 📖 Diary Display - 20+ options for field toggles, formats, and labels All admin settings now in one organized place!

📊 Stats Fix - Most Active Guilds
Fixed duplicate counting in "Most Active Guilds" leaderboard. Stats now show accurate unique entry counts across all metrics!

📋 Updated Commands List
/commands has been reorganized to reflect the new unified /settings menu structure. Easier to discover all customization features!

📢 1.0.7 Update - Major improvements to customization, user feedback, and stats accuracy! 🎉

📈 Fixed global stats
Finally fixed global stats counting wrong - now shows accurate unique user counts

🔠 Case-insensitive commands
Made /adduser and /removeuser case-insensitive - no more duplicate tracking issues

📺 Show status relocated
Moved Running/Ended status to TV show name for cleaner embed layout

🎨 Customizable diary embeds
Added /settings, /toggle, /changename - customize your diary embed display!

🖱️ Better command interface
Changed /commands to have embed buttons, making it more user-friendly

📢 v1.0.6 Update - Bug fixes, customization options, and quality of life improvements!

📊 Much clearer user stats
/botstatus shows unique users & Global stats embed now show unique users only (no more counting the same person 10× 😅)

🖼️ Consistent & professional look
Most embed's now has a clean footer: BOT_NAME • vX.X.X

🛡️ Safer & friendlier moderation commands
Confirmation prompts during removing commands and a few other.

👋 Better new-user experience
Welcome message improved and changed stuff around in /help

📖 Cleaner diary entries
"Liked" and "Watch" statuses now appear on the same line

📢 v1.0.5 - General bug fixes made ui smoother, prettier and more user-friendly!

📊 New: Statistics System
View server and global viewing statistics with the new /stats command! See trending shows, most active watchers, and weekly activity. Guild stats show your community's viewing habits while global stats reveal what's popular across all servers. Use /setanonymous to hide your server from global stats - anonymous guilds appear as "Guild #1234" instead of your server name.

🔴 New: Show Status Indicators
Diary entries now display whether shows are currently airing! 🔴 Running indicates actively airing shows, while ✅ Ended marks concluded series. Powered by TVMaze API

📝 Improved: Review Handling
Long reviews (300+ characters) are now automatically truncated with a "View Full Review" link that takes you to the complete review on Serializd. This keeps embeds clean and readable while ensuring you never miss the full content. Spoiler tags continue to work perfectly as expected!

💎 Enhanced: Patreon Support
Patreon supporters can now have tier labels! Choose between "Premium Supporter" or "Deluxe Supporter" badges. Tiers are now proudly displayed when viewing supporters with the /patreon command!

🔐 Updated: Privacy & Commands
Comprehensive privacy policy update via /privacy! Better organization shows what data we collect and why, with detailed cleanup timelines (14d entries, 30d stats, 7d cache). Now includes explicit listing of data we DON'T collect like IP addresses. The /commands list has been reorganized into clear categories with better explanations.

🛠️ Technical Improvements
Switched from /diary to /reviews API endpoint for better data access. New database migration system ensures smooth updates. TVMaze cache table with automatic cleanup keeps performance optimal. Entry statistics tracking powers the new /stats features. Improved error handling and performance optimizations for multi-guild operations.

v1.0.4 - Yet Another Major update with statistics tracking, show status indicators, review improvements, and enhanced privacy controls! 📊🔴

🎨 Custom Embed Colors
Servers can now set their own embed colors! Use `/setcolor` to customize diary posts, profiles, and all bot embeds to match your server's aesthetic. Every guild gets their own unique look!

💖 Patreon Support System
New `/patreon` and `/donate` commands let users view our amazing supporters! If you'd like to support development, check it out. Supporters are permanently listed with pride! 🙏

📊 Enhanced Bot Status
`/botstatus` now shows comprehensive stats including version, uptime, guild count, and total tracked users at a glance. Perfect for admins monitoring bot health!

⚙️ New Admin Info Command
`/admininfo` gives admins a complete overview of server configuration - post channel, changelog channel, commands channel, sharelink channel, and role restrictions all in one place!

🔧 Better Error Messages
Errors now include helpful troubleshooting tips! Missing permissions? We'll tell you exactly what to fix and where. No more guessing!

✅ Bug Fixes
Fixed permission checks, improved admin command access, and resolved various edge cases for a smoother experience.

📈 By The Numbers
7 Guilds | 65 Total Tracked Users!

🔐 Privacy Updated
Privacy policy now includes information about custom colors and patreon data. We remain transparent about everything we collect!

🎯 What's Next?
Roulette, confirmation popups, user statistics, time tracking features are in development. Stay tuned!

🚀 New: Interactive Setup Wizard
Run `/setup` for a step-by-step guided configuration! Features: 7-page wizard with dropdown channel selection, modal user tracking, 8 color presets, progress tracking, and comprehensive summary. Perfect for new servers or reconfiguring existing setups.

💬 Support & Feedback
Join our Discord server for support, feature requests, and community discussion. Your feedback shapes future updates!

1.0.3 Update - Major update bringing server customization, donation support, and quality-of-life improvements! 🎨✨

🔗 Username Linking
Use /username your_serializd to connect your Discord account! Others can now /profile @you to view your profile. Admins can manage connections with /viewusernames, /setusername, /clearusername, and /banusername.

📜 Changelog Command
Use /changelog anytime to view the latest bot update. Never miss what's new!

📢 Changelog Channel
Admins can set a dedicated channel with /setchangelog #channel to receive bot update notifications automatically!

🔗 Fixed Review Links
Diary entries now link directly to /review/{id} pages. No more scrolling through full diary - click and go straight to the entry!

🐛 Bug Fixes
Bot now checks permissions before posting with clear error messages.

📢 v1.0.2 Update - Username linking, changelog command, fixed review links, and bug fixes!

🔒 Privacy Command
New `/privacy` command! View exactly what data we collect, what we don't, and when it's automatically deleted. Full transparency at your fingertips.

🤖 Version Info
Use `/version` to check the current bot version, uptime, and server stats. Perfect for staying up-to-date!

📢 Changelog Channel (NEW!)
Set a dedicated changelog channel with `/setchangelog #updates`! Get bot updates in your preferred channel. Falls back to commands channel if not set. Completely optional - you control where updates appear!

⏱️ Cooldown Fix
Fixed user cooldowns not applying to `/help`, `/commands`, and other info commands. Say goodbye to spam!

ℹ️ Help Command Updates
Added link to Bot Creator's profile, `/privacy` command info, and `/setchangelog` in Quick Start. Cleaner layout for easier navigation.

🔧 Database Migration
Database automatically upgrades on startup - no manual work needed! Your existing data is completely safe and preserved.

v1.0.1 Update - Fresh new features to improve your experience! Check out what's new below.

addrole

adduser

View all server configuration and settings

admininfo

banusername

botstatus

changelog

changename

Clear a user's sharelink so they can resubmit

clearsharelink

clearusername

commands

Support the bot and view supporters (alias for /patreon)

donate

help

listusers

patreon

View privacy policy and data collection details

privacy

Browse any user's Serializd profile (interactive navigation)

profile

removerole

removeuser

setanonymous

Set where bot updates are posted (optional)

setchangelog

setchannel

Restrict commands to specific channel (optional)

setchannelcmd

Set where sharelinks are posted (optional)

setchannelsharelink

Set custom embed color (#HEX or preset name)

setcolor

View and customize diary embed display settings

settings

Interactive setup wizard with step-by-step guidance

setup

setusername

Submit your profile(s) to the community directory

sharelink

View server and global statistics with trending shows

stats

testuser

toggle

toggleroles

Connect your Discord account to your Serializd profile

username

version

View allowed roles and restriction status

viewroles

View all Discord-to-Serializd username connections

viewusernames

Whether the current project contains any paid features, is paid only, or is 100% free to use.

This project is free to use and contains no paywalls for core functionality.

Has Paid Features

**Serializd Tracker Bot**

Automatically share your Serializd diary entries with your Discord Server.

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**BOT FEATURES**

**Automatic Diary Posting**
• Tracks Serializd users in your Discord server.  
• Posts new diary entries to the `/setchannel` you set every 10 minutes.  
• Diary embeds with show Season Poster, ratings, and episode details.  
• Show status indicators (Running / Ended).  
• Direct links to review entries for easy access.  
• Built-in spoiler protection.  
• Custom embed colors for each server.  
• Fully customizable diary displays, toggle fields and rename labels!  

**Interactive Profile Viewer**
• Browse any user's Serializd profile directly in Discord.  
• View: Recently Logged, Currently Watching, Watchlist, Dropped, Paused.  
• Sorting options let you order by date or rating.  
• Direct links to reviews and user profiles.  
• 30-second cooldown per user to prevent spam.  
• Use @username to view profiles: `/profile @user` (if the profile is linked to their Discord).

**Statistics**
• Server stats show what your community is watching.  
• Global stats help you discover trending shows across all servers.  
• Anonymous mode hides your server from global stats.  
• Track the most-watched shows and active watchers both globally and locally!

**Interactive Setup Wizard**
• New `/setup` command guides you through configuration step by step.  
• 7-page wizard with dropdown menus and color selection.  
• Configure channels, users, and customization in 2-3 minutes.  
• Visual progress tracking and instant previews.  
• You can reconfigure anytime.  
• You can skip steps or just pass over the optional ones!  

**Username Linking System**
• Connect your Discord account to your Serializd profile with `/username`.  
• Others can use `/profile @you` to view your Serializd profile.  
• Admins can manage username connections and view the directory.  
• Ban or unban users from using `/username` if needed.  

**Sharelink System**
• Users can submit their Serializd profiles with `/sharelink`.  
• Creates a community directory in your `/setchannelsharelink`.  
• Optionally, include Letterboxd profiles too.  
• Easy way to share and look up each other’s profiles!

**Customization Options**
• Custom embed colors to match your server's theme.  
• Choose from 8 preset colors or any custom hex code.  
• Customize diary embeds, toggle visibility of fields like liked status, season/episode, ratings, and more.  
• Rename field labels, change "Liked" to "Favorite," "First Watch" to "New Show," etc.

**Flexible Configuration**
• Custom channels for diary posts, commands, sharelinks, and changelogs.  
• Role management lets you control who can use the bot with role restrictions.  
• Channel restrictions allow you to limit commands to specific channels.  
• Changelog notifications keep you updated with new bot features.  
• Choose between interactive setup or manual configuration.  

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**COMMANDS**

**Setup & Configuration (Admin):**  
• `/setup` - Interactive setup wizard with step-by-step guidance.  
• `/setchannel [#channel]` - Set where diary entries are posted.  
• `/setchangelog [#channel]` - Set where bot updates are posted (optional).  
• `/setchannelcmd [#channel]` - Bot Commands to a specific channel (optional).  
• `/setchannelsharelink [#channel]` - Set where sharelinks are posted by the bot(optional).  
• `/setcolor <color>` - Set embed color (#HEX Only).  
• `/setanonymous <on/off>` - Toggle anonymous mode for global stats.  
• `/settings` - View and customize diary embed settings. (Only display what you want, for your server!)  
• `/toggle <field>` - Toggle visibility of diary embed fields (liked, season, episode, rating, etc.).  
• `/changename <field> <new_name>` - Rename diary embed field labels.  
• `/admininfo` - View all server configuration and settings.  

**User Tracking (Admin):**  
• `/adduser <username>` - Start tracking a Serializd user.  
• `/removeuser <username>` - Stop tracking a user.  
• `/listusers` - View all tracked users in your server.  
• `/testuser <username>` - Test if the API can fetch a user's diary.  

**Browsing & Stats:**  
• `/profile <username or @user>` - Browse any user's Serializd profile (interactive navigation).  
• `/stats` - View server and global statistics with trending shows.  

**Community:**  
• `/username <serializd_username>` - Connect your Discord account to your Serializd profile.  
• `/sharelink [serializd] [letterboxd]` - Submit your profile(s) to the community directory.  

**Username Management (Admin):**  
• `/viewusernames` - View all Discord-to-Serializd username connections.  
• `/setusername <@user> <username>` - Force set a user's Serializd username.  
• `/clearusername <@user>` - Remove a user's username connection.  
• `/banusername <@user> <ban/unban>` - Ban or unban a user from using `/username`.  
• `/clearsharelink <@user>` - Clear a user's sharelink so they can resubmit.  

**Permissions (Admin):**  
• `/toggleroles` - Enable or disable role restrictions.  
• `/addrole <@role>` - Add a role to the allowed list.  
• `/removerole <@role>` - Remove a role from the allowed list.  
• `/viewroles` - View allowed roles and restriction status.  

**Information:**  
• `/help` - Get setup instructions and support info.  
• `/commands` - List all available commands.  
• `/botstatus` - View bot status, version, and statistics.  
• `/version` - View bot version (alias for /botstatus).  
• `/changelog` - View the latest bot update.  
• `/privacy` - View privacy policy and data collection details.  
• `/patreon` or `/donate` - Support the bot and view supporters.  

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**QUICK SETUP (Automaic Embed or Manual!)**

**Method 1: Interactive Wizard (Easiest)**  
1. Invite the bot to your discord server.  
2. Run `/setup` and follow the step-by-step guide.  
3. Diary entries will automatically come every 10 minutes.  

**Method 2: Manual Setup**  
1. Invite the bot to your discord server.  
2. Set a channel: `/setchannel #diary-channel`.  
3. Add users: `/adduser yourserializedusername`.  
4. Diary entries will automatically come every 10 minutes.    

**Optional:** Connect your account using `/username yourserializedusername` so others can use `/profile @you`!  

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**PRIVACY & DATA COLLECTION** (Trying to be open about all the data we collect!)

**What We Collect:**

**Server Configuration:**  
• Guild ID, name, and configured channel IDs.  
• Custom embed color preference.  
• Role IDs for permission management.  
• Anonymous mode setting (for global stats).  

**User Tracking:**  
• Serializd usernames you choose to track.  
• Discord user IDs linked to Serializd usernames (via `/username`).  
• User-submitted profile sharelinks (optional).  

**Activity Data:**  
• Diary entry IDs already posted.  
• Entry statistics for `/stats` features.  

**How We Use Your Data:**  
• **Functionality:** Track and post Serializd diary entries.  
• **Statistics:** Generate viewing stats for your community.  
• **Performance:** Cache show data to reduce API calls.  
• **No Selling or sharing:** Data will never be sold or shared with any third parties! 

**Data Retention & Cleanup:**  
• **Auto-Delete:** All server data is deleted 48 hours after bot removal.  
• **Cache Cleanup:** Old show status cache (7+ days unused) is cleaned daily.  
• **Entry Cleanup:** Seen entries older than 14 days are auto-deleted.  
• **Stats Cleanup:** Entry statistics older than 30 days are auto-deleted.  
• **Instant Removal:** Request immediate deletion via the support server.  

**Your Rights:**  
• **View Data:** Use `/listusers`, `/viewroles`, `/viewusernames`, and `/stats` to see your data.  
• **Delete Users:** Delete tracked users with `/removeuser`.  
• **Full Data Deletion:** Remove the bot for automatic data cleanup after 48 hours.  
• **Request Data Removal:** Contact support for immediate data removal.  
• **Full Private Policy:** View the full and up to date private policy using `/privacy`.  

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**TECHNICAL DETAILS**

• **Polling Interval:** Checks for new diary entries every 10 minutes.  
• **Cooldown:** Profile command has a 30-second user cooldown.  
• **Multi-Guild:** Each server has completely isolated data.  
• **Auto-Updates:** Get bot changelog notifications in your preferred channel.  
• **Username Linking:** Connect Discord accounts to Serializd profiles.  
• **Custom Colors:** 8 presets or any custom hex code.  
• **Statistics:** Track server and global stats on shows!  
• **Auto-Cleanup:** Automatic data cleanup prevents database bloat.  

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**SUPPORT**

Need help? Join our support server for:  
• Quick setup help.  
• Feature requests.  
• Bug reports.  
• Manual data deletion (faster than 48-hour auto-delete).  
• Community discussions.  

Use `/help` in Discord for quick assistance and access to the support server link.  

Click "Invite" above to add the bot to your server!  

Have questions? Join our support server or use `/help` after inviting the bot.  

*Serializd Tracker Bot is an independent project and is not officially affiliated with Serializd.*  

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Serializd Tracker Bot

Automatically post Serializd diary entries to Discord! Track TV shows, share profiles, and browse with interactive embeds.

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