Building a No-Code AI Agent for Discord with Scout and Modal

Are you looking to create a powerful AI agent for your Discord server without writing complex code? In this tutorial, we'll show you how to build a no-code AI agent using Scout and Modal, perfect for businesses looking to enhance their customer support, automate tasks, or create engaging community interactions.

For a full walk through you can watch the Youtube Tutorial and reference the GitHub repository for the Discord bot code.

Why Build a No-Code AI Agent?

Improved Customer Support: Provide instant responses to common questions
Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks and workflows
Enhanced User Engagement: Create interactive experiences for your community
Data-Driven Insights: Gather valuable information from user interactions

Getting Started

To begin, you'll need accounts with Scout and Modal. Scout provides the no-code AI workflow builder, while Modal handles the hosting and execution of your bot.

Step 1: Create Your AI Workflow in Scout

Log in to Scout and create a new workflow.
Add a Collection block to store your knowledge base.
Set up an LLM block for processing user queries.
Configure a Discord message block for formatting responses.

For a detailed walkthrough of creating workflows, check out Scout's Creating Workflows guide.

Step 2: Set Up Your Discord Bot

Create a new Discord application and bot in the Discord Developer Portal.
Add the bot to your server with the necessary permissions.

Step 3: Deploy Your Bot with Modal

While the AI agent itself is built using no-code tools, we'll use a simple Python app to manage the bot. Don't worry if you're not a programmer – the code is minimal and easy to understand.

Here's a video tutorial walking through the process:

For the complete code and deployment instructions, visit our GitHub repository

Business Use Cases

Customer Support: Create an AI agent that answers product questions and troubleshoots issues.
Lead Generation: Use the bot to qualify leads and schedule demos.
Community Management: Build an AI moderator that enforces rules and enhances discussions.
Internal Tools: Develop bots for team productivity, like project management assistants or knowledge base queriers.

Customizing Your AI Agent

Scout's Workflow Logic & State feature allows you to create complex decision trees and personalized responses. Tailor your AI agent to your specific business needs without writing a single line of code.

Monitoring and Improvement

Use Scout's Console to test and debug your AI agent in real-time. The Logs feature helps you track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Ready to Build Your AI Agent?

Don't miss out on the power of AI for your business! Sign up for Scout today and start building your custom AI agent in minutes.

Need help with your specific use case? Book a free call with a Scout AI engineer who can guide you through the process and help you maximize the potential of your AI agent.

Remember, with Scout and Modal, you can create sophisticated AI agents without extensive coding knowledge. Start enhancing your Discord server with intelligent automation today!

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