FredBoat Overview
FredBoat is a popular, free music bot designed for Discord servers that allows users to stream high-quality audio from various internet sources directly into voice channels. Known for its ease of use and zero-configuration setup, it is widely used across millions of servers to facilitate listening parties, background music, and community events.
Key Features
- Wide Platform Support: Streams music from SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Twitch, JioSaavn, and Dailymotion.
- Note: Recent updates and the official site list indicate that YouTube support may be limited or unavailable directly, unlike in older versions of the bot.
- Integrated Search: Users can search for tracks directly within Discord (e.g., ;;play song name) without needing to copy-paste URLs from a browser.
- Playlist Management: Supports creating and managing playlists directly inside the bot. It acts as a customized DJ system where users can shuffle (;;shuffle) or repeat (;;repeat) specific tracks or entire queues.
- Playback Control: Offers advanced controls often reserved for premium bots, such as seeking to a specific timestamp (;;seek), rewinding (;;rew), and forwarding (;;fwd) within a track.
- Scale & Reliability: Hosted on over 7 million Discord servers, ensuring stability and widespread adoption.
Core Commands
The default prefix for FredBoat commands is ;;.
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
| ;;play <url/query> | Plays audio from a URL or searches for a term. |
| ;;join | Summons the bot to your current voice channel. |
| ;;leave | Disconnects the bot from the voice channel. |
| ;;skip | Skips the current track. |
| ;;queue | Displays the current list of songs in line. |
| ;;shuffle | Shuffles the current queue order. |
| ;;repeat <single/all/off> | Toggles repeat mode for one song or the whole queue. |
| ;;seek <time> | Jumps to a specific time in the track (e.g., ;;seek 2:30). |
Summary
FredBoat distinguishes itself by being a fully free, high-functionality music bot that emphasizes playlist control and ease of use. While it historically supported YouTube, its current strength lies in its integration with platforms like SoundCloud and Twitch, making it an ideal choice for communities that rely on these alternative audio sources.
