$botListDescription

The $botListDescription[text] function sets or returns the description of the bot as it appears on the public BDFD bot list.

Syntax

$botListDescription[text]

To read the current description:

$botListDescription

Parameters

Parameter	Description
text	Optional - The new description to set. If omitted, returns the current description.

Return value

• Type: String
• If called without a parameter: the current description.
• If called with a parameter: nothing (the description is updated).

Behavior

• The description is visible on the bot’s public page in the BDFD Bot List.
• Character limit: generally 200-300 characters.
• Basic markdown may be supported depending on the list.

Examples

Set the description

$var[desc;$message[1]]
$if[$var[desc]==]
  $sendMessage[❌ Usage: !setdesc <description>]
  $stop
$endif

$botListDescription[$var[desc]]
$sendMessage[✅ Bot description updated!]

Display the current description

$title[📋 Description of the bot]
$description[
$botListDescription
]
$footer[Use !setdesc to modify]
$sendMessage[]

Owner command to manage visibility

$if[$authorID!=$botOwnerID]
  $sendEphemeral[❌ Reserved for the owner.]
  $stop
$endif

$var[action;$message[1]]
$if[$var[action]==set]
  $botListDescription[$message[2]]
  $sendMessage[✅ Description updated.]
$elseif[$var[action]==show]
  $sendMessage[📋 **Current description:**
  $botListDescription]
$else
  $sendMessage[❌ Usage: !botlist <set|show> [description]]
$endif

Notes

• Without parameters, the function returns the current description.
• With a parameter, it overwrites the previous description.
• To hide the bot from the list, use $botListHide.
• The update may take a few minutes before becoming visible.