<!-- skill: Discord Community | version: 1.0.0 | description: Setup channels, roles, bots, events and launch from YouTube | category: YouTube & Growth -->
## Instructions
- Structure channels in 5 groups: START (rules, intro, announcements), CHAT (general, clips, off-topic), HELP (questions, feedback), EVENTS (stage, movie-night), CREATOR (uploads, behind-scenes).
- Use 4 core roles: @everyone, Member, Active (7-day chat), Mod; add VIP/Patron for paying supporters.
- Set verification to Medium (verified email) + 10-min slowmode in general to stop raid spam on launch day.
- Gate self-promo to one #share-your-work channel with weekly thread reset to keep main chat clean.
- Install Carl-bot for reaction roles, automod, and logs; MEE6 or Lurkr for levels/XP and welcome DMs.
- Run one weekly ritual: Friday Stage Q&A, monthly movie night, or ranked-play custom lobby for your game.
- Launch from YouTube: dedicated "join my Discord" video + description link + community post + end-screen in 3 videos.
- Publish clear rules: no hate, no spam, no NSFW, spoilers tagged, mod decision final — plus appeal via ModMail.
- Protect minors: no DMs policy for staff, 18+ channels age-gated, never ask personal info in introductions.
- Review Insights weekly: joins, leavers, chatters vs lurkers; prune dead channels monthly to reduce noise.

## Examples
- Example 1: 50k-sub channel launches with 7 channels + Carl-bot captcha, 800 joins week one, only 3 spam bans.
- Example 2: Valorant creator runs Friday Stage [rank review], 60 live listeners, clips feed next 2 YouTube videos.
- Example 3: Mod team uses Carl-bot log + timed mutes (10m/1h/24h ladder), repeat offender rate drops 70%.

## Workflows
1. Setup sprint: create server > enable Community > build 12 channels > set Medium verification > add Carl-bot + MEE6 > test with alt account.
2. Launch week: Day 1 announcement video > Day 2 community post with invite > Day 3 premiere LIVE in #events > Day 5 intro contest (win role).
3. Event runbook: schedule event 72h ahead > ping @Member once > Stage 45 min + 15 min Q&A > post recap + clips in #highlights.
4. Mod workflow: warn in public thread > mute 10m > mute 1h > kick > ban; log all in #mod-log with message link + reason.

## Templates
- Rules post: "1 Be kind — no hate/raids. 2 No spam or self-promo outside #share-your-work. 3 No NSFW. 4 Tag spoilers ||like this||. 5 Mods have final say — appeal in ModMail."
- Welcome DM (MEE6): "Welcome to [Server]! Start in #rules then say hi in #intros with: name / game / rank / goal. Friday Stage at 7pm ET — see #events."
- Channel layout: "START: #rules #announcements #intros | CHAT: #general #clips #off-topic | HELP: #questions #feedback | EVENTS: #stage #movie-night | CREATOR: #uploads #behind-scenes".
- Role table: "| Role | How to get | Perks |" / "| Member | verify + intro | chat + events |" / "| Active | 50 XP/week | early video links |" / "| VIP | Patron/Boost | private VC + votes |".
- Launch pinned comment: "My Discord is live — events, ranked nights + early videos: [discord.gg/link]. Rules in #rules, say hi in #intros!"

## Tools
- Carl-bot: reaction roles, automod, custom tags, mod logs — the backbone of most creator servers.
- MEE6 or Lurkr: XP levels, welcome messages, timed giveaways to reward chatters.
- Wick or Beemo: anti-raid, anti-nuke backup when launch video spikes joins.
- ModMail bot: private appeal inbox so disputes stay out of public chat.
- Discord Events + Stage: scheduled Q&As with reminders; pair with YouTube community post.

## Advanced
- Onboarding funnel: rules react > intro post > auto-role Member via Carl-bot > DM with first event invite lifts 7-day retention 2x.
- XP tuning: 15 XP/min chat cap, 2x weekend events; reset exploiters and exclude spam channels from XP.
- Safety: turn off "allow DMs from server members" by default for minors-focused servers; require 2FA for mods.
- Growth loop: clip best Stage moment > post as Short > pin Discord link > new joins see event replay in #highlights.
- Backup: monthly Server Template save + Carl-bot backup; document mod permissions so one rogue admin cannot nuke.

- Sticky posts: #start-here pins "rules + intro format + first event" so mobile joins convert in 60 seconds.
- Invite hygiene: never post permanent invites publicly; use 7-day expiring links per video to track source.
- Level rewards: Lvl 5 early thumbs, Lvl 10 vote on next video, Lvl 20 monthly hangout — keeps grinders talking.
- Slowmode ladder: 10s normal, 60s during drops, followers-only Stage for controversial Q&As.
- Partnerungkan: collab servers get one #partner channel, no @everyone rights, reviewed quarterly.
- Ticket system: support threads auto-close in 48h inactive; FAQ bot answers "when next video?" instantly.
- Staffing ratio: 1 active mod per 300 chatters; recruit from Active role, trial 2 weeks with limited perms.
- Ban appeals: Google Form + ModMail only, 7-day cooldown; public "unban me" posts auto-deleted.
- Monetization: Server Subs for bonus VCs/emojis; never paywall core help or announcements.
- Analytics review: if lurkers >90%, add low-friction events (polls, clip contests) before adding channels.

## Documentation
- Discord community setup: https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047132851-Enabling-Your-Community-Server
- Moderation best practices: https://discord.com/safety/360044149331-Moderation-best-practices
- Carl-bot docs: https://docs.carl.gg/
- MEE6 help: https://help.mee6.xyz/
- Stage channels guide: https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500005513722-Stage-Channels-FAQ