Bot discovery guide
How to find the right bot for your Stoat server
Last reviewed: By StoatBoard Editorial
Start with the job you need the bot to do, narrow the directory by category or feature tag, then verify the publisher and permissions before installing anything. This guide walks through that process.
1. Search the public bot directory
The main directory lists approved third-party bots separately from Stoat communities. Search by name or feature, filter by language, and sort by current activity, server count, recent bump, or newest listing. You can browse without a StoatBoard account.
Browse the Stoat bot directory2. Use categories for the broad need
Categories group bots around their main purpose. A gaming bot and a community-management bot may share individual features, but their primary audience is different. Category pages give you a focused, stable list without relying on temporary search parameters.
Explore bot categories →3. Use tags for a specific feature
Tags connect bots that expose a similar feature across different categories. StoatBoard only publishes an indexable tag page once at least two approved, public bots use that tag, which keeps these pages useful instead of creating hundreds of empty results.
Browse popular bot tags →4. Compare the listing signals
- Description: does it name concrete features, supported commands, and limitations?
- Publisher: open the owner profile and external website; look for support and privacy information that match the listing.
- Ratings: written, recent reviews are more informative than a score alone.
- Activity: server count, votes, and recent bumps are discovery signals—not a safety certification or uptime guarantee.
Check permissions before adding a bot
StoatBoard is an independent directory and does not operate the third-party bots it lists. Review the permissions requested during installation, give the minimum access required, and check the developer's own data-retention and support information. Remove a bot if its behaviour no longer matches what was disclosed.
For platform-level bot and integration concepts, use Stoat's own integrations and bots documentation.
Build your own?
If you maintain a public Stoat bot, create a complete listing so people can discover it by name, category, tag, and use case.