A proper computer. A Python install. An Integrated Development Environment (IDE)—this is where you’ll be typing out your code. A Discord account and server. Coffee (optional, highly encouraged).

A malicious Python package targeting Discord developers with remote access trojan (RAT) malware was spotted on the Python Package Index (PyPI) after more than three years.

As the bot ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by advances in AI, no-code tools, and Web3 technologies, we can expect to see even more innovative and impactful bots emerge.