Introduction

syntx.js is a lightweight layer on top of discord.js that takes care of the repetitive parts of building a bot; wiring up the client, registering commands, dispatching events, and routing buttons, select menus, and modals; so you can focus on what your bot actually does.

Why syntx.js?

• One client, every command type. Define prefix-based text commands with client.command() and / slash commands with client.slash() on the same ERXClient instance.
• Built-in UI helpers. Embed, Poll, Buttons, SelectMenus, and Modal wrap the more verbose discord.js builders in small, declarative classes.
• Auto-loading. Point client.handler() at your commands/, slash/, events/, interactions/, and modals/ folders and every file inside gets registered for you.
• Errors that actually help. Misusing the API throws a SyntxError naming the exact argument that's wrong, with a hint on how to fix it; instead of a vague discord.js stack trace three layers deep.
• Nothing is hidden. client.bot is the real discord.js Client. Anything syntx.js doesn't wrap, discord.js still does, with no workarounds needed.

A quick look

const { ERXClient, Intents } = require("syntx.js");

const client = new ERXClient({
  token: process.env.TOKEN,
  intents: Intents.Fast,
  prefix: "!",
});

client.ready(() => {
  console.log(`Logged in as ${client.bot.user.tag}`);
});

client.command({
  name: "ping",
  content: (message) => message.reply("Pong!"),
});

client.registerCommands();
client.start();

That's a complete, working bot; no manual interactionCreate/messageCreate listeners to wire up yourself.

Next steps

• Starting from scratch? Head over to Installation.
• Ready to build? Follow the Your first bot guide.
• Want the full picture first? See the Client reference for everything ERXClient offers.