Hacktoberfest with Robo.js: Build Bots or Plugins & Win Stuff!
Tags: hacktoberfest23, hacktoberfest, robojs, bots
Published: 2023-10-02 04:30:22

October is here, and with it comes **Hacktoberfest**! **[WavePlay](https://waveplay.com/)** is thrilled to be part of this coding fiesta, inviting you to play around with **[Robo.js](https://github.com/Wave-Play/robo.js)**, our slick **[Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)** (& **[Bun](https://bun.sh/)**) framework for spinning up epic bots — aka _Robos_ - using **[Discord.js](https://discord.js.org/#/)**! 🚀

With **Robo.js**, creating commands is remarkably simple, often just requiring a single line of code. Expanding your bot’s functionality with a range of plugins is also straightforward using the `robo add <plugin>` command. **[TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)** is fully supported, and starting your project only needs `npx create-robo <name>`, followed by `robo dev` to launch it!

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ppkd2wzrzicf2rez93g2.png)

## How to Participate

Join the fun by developing a unique **Robo.js** plugin, building a bot, or even contributing to the source code or existing official plugins! Your creative freedom is vast, and here are some ideas to get you started:

### Plugin Ideas

- **Emoji Reaction Plugin:** Add a layer of fun with emoji-based reactions.
- **Trivia Game Plugin:** Introduce competitive trivia games to servers.
- **Music Control Plugin:** Allow users to control and play music within servers.

### Bot Ideas

- **Utility Bot:** A bot offering practical tools for server management and user info retrieval.
- **Roleplay Bot:** Provide an engaging roleplaying environment with character setups and story-driven interactions.

Craft in your own repository and tag them with #hacktoberfest #robojs. Once you’ve finished, submit your creation on GitHub!

**➞ [Submit for Hacktoberfest](https://github.com/Wave-Play/robo.js/discussions/48)**

## Prizes

On November 1, winners will receive:

- One month of **Discord Nitro**
- 3 months of **free hosting** via RoboPlay (pending release)
- Free limited edition **Hacktoberfest T-Shirt**

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vdobhpaecpd2zpbnf3h7.png)

> **Heads up:** The number of winners will depend on the level of participation. T-Shirt shipping is subject to Teespring's shipping policy and may not be available in all countries.

## Existing Plugins

Wondering what's already out there?

Check out our **[AI Plugin](https://blog.waveplay.com/introducing-api-and-ai-plugins)**, which transforms your Robo into an engaging chatbot with customizable behaviors and commands, or the **[API Plugin](https://blog.waveplay.com/introducing-api-and-ai-plugins)** that allows you to effortlessly create and manage API routes, turning your project into a fully-fledged API server. And don't miss out on the new **[AI Voice Plugin](https://blog.waveplay.com/let-your-robo-speak-introducing-ai-voice-plugin/)**, giving your Robo the capability to join and interact in voice channels, making it even more lively and interactive!

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/x7nda1fi39a45fkr7bez.png)

Check out our full [plugin directory here](https://docs.roboplay.dev/plugins) or [get yours listed](https://github.com/Wave-Play/robo.js/discussions/48)!

## Ready to Participate?

Excited to dive in and create something awesome? Starting a new Robo is as simple as running `npx create-robo <name>` (and `--plugin` if applicable). For detailed instructions and more information on creating bots or plugins, choose your documentation path:

**➞ [Getting Started: Create a new Robo](https://docs.roboplay.dev/docs/getting-started)**

**➞ [Plugins: Create and publish to NPM](https://docs.roboplay.dev/docs/advanced/plugins)**

Whether it’s a unique bot, a handy plugin, or a contribution to **Robo.js** and its official plugins, we’re eager to see your innovations!