# 🎮 Live Now Bot - Advanced Twitch Stream Monitor

**Transform your Discord server into a thriving streaming community with Live Now Bot!**

Live Now Bot is the ultimate solution for Discord servers that want to support their Twitch streamers with automated announcements, live role management, and comprehensive stream monitoring. Whether you're running a gaming community, content creator server, or just want to stay updated with your favorite streamers, this bot has everything you need.

## ✨ Key Features

### 🔴 **Automatic Stream Detection**
- **Real-time monitoring** of all your registered Twitch streamers
- **Instant notifications** when streams go live
- **Smart detection** that prevents spam and duplicate announcements
- **Automatic role assignment** for live streamers

### 📢 **Beautiful Stream Announcements**
- **Rich embed messages** with stream thumbnails and details
- **Game information** and viewer count display
- **Direct links** to Twitch streams
- **Customizable announcement channels**

### 👑 **Role Management**
- **Automatic live role assignment** when streamers go online
- **Role removal** when streams end
- **Perfect for highlighting active streamers** in your member list
- **Seamless integration** with your server's role hierarchy

### ⚙️ **Easy Setup & Management**
- **Simple setup process** with step-by-step guidance
- **Admin-only commands** for security
- **Bulk streamer management** capabilities
- **Server status monitoring** and configuration verification

## 🚀 Commands Overview

### **Setup Commands**
- `!setup <role_ID> <channel_ID>` - Initial bot configuration
- `!serverstatus` - View current server settings and monitored streamers
- `!status` - Global bot statistics

### **Streamer Management**
- `!liveadd <twitch_username> <discord_id>` - Add streamers to monitoring
- `!liveremove <twitch_username>` - Remove streamers from monitoring
- `!streamers` - List all monitored streamers

### **Stream Monitoring**
- `!check [username]` - Check if specific streamer is live
- `!checkall` - Check status of all monitored streamers
- `!forcecheck <username>` - Force check and announce a stream

### **Utility Commands**
- `!lhelp` - Comprehensive help system with detailed command information
- `!ping` - Bot response time and status
- `!stats` - Detailed bot statistics

## 🛠️ Advanced Features

### **Smart Monitoring System**
- **5-minute check intervals** for rapid stream detection
- **6-hour repost system** to keep announcements fresh
- **Automatic cleanup** of old announcement messages
- **Error handling** and retry mechanisms

### **Developer Mode Integration**
Live Now Bot makes full use of Discord's Developer Mode features, providing detailed setup instructions for:
- Getting role and channel IDs
- User ID collection for streamer registration
- Troubleshooting common setup issues

### **Confirmation System**
- **Interactive confirmations** for destructive actions
- **Timeout protection** to prevent accidental commands
- **User-friendly prompts** with clear instructions

## 🎯 Perfect For

- **Gaming Communities** - Keep members updated on community streams
- **Content Creator Servers** - Highlight when your creators go live
- **Streamer Support Groups** - Cross-promote community streamers
- **Esports Teams** - Announce team member streams automatically

## 🔧 Easy Setup Process

1. **Enable Developer Mode** in Discord settings
2. **Create roles and channels** for live streamers
3. **Run the setup command** with your IDs
4. **Add streamers** using their Twitch usernames
5. **Watch the magic happen** as streams are announced automatically!

The bot includes comprehensive help documentation with examples, making setup simple even for Discord newcomers.

## 📊 Reliable & Efficient

- **Robust error handling** ensures consistent performance
- **SSL-secured connections** to Twitch API
- **Memory-efficient monitoring** system
- **Automatic reconnection** and recovery features
- **Detailed logging** for troubleshooting

## 🌟 Why Choose Live Now Bot?

### **Professional Quality**
Built with enterprise-grade code practices, comprehensive error handling, and user-friendly interfaces that make stream management effortless.

### **Active Development**
Continuously updated with new features, bug fixes, and improvements based on community feedback.

### **Security First**
Admin-only commands, confirmation systems, and secure API handling protect your server from unauthorized changes.

### **Community Focused**
Designed specifically for Discord communities that want to support and promote their Twitch streamers effectively.

## 🔗 Getting Started

**Add Live Now Bot to your server today and start building a more connected streaming community!**

For detailed setup instructions, command examples, and troubleshooting help, use the `!lhelp` command once the bot is added to your server.

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**Bot Prefix:** `!`  
**Required Permissions:** Administrator (for setup), Manage Roles, Send Messages, Embed Links  
**Support:** Use `!lhelp` for comprehensive documentation

*Transform your Discord server into a streaming hub with Live Now Bot - because every stream deserves an audience!* 🎮✨

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"Automated Twitch stream monitoring for Discord servers. Live role management, instant announcements. Perfect for gaming communities!"

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