How to use commands
Yato supports two ways to invoke commands:- Slash commands
- Mention commands
Slash commands are the modern way to interact with Discord bots. Simply type
/ in any channel where Yato has permissions, and a list of available commands will appear.Slash commands provide autocomplete and built-in parameter validation, making them easier to use.
Command categories
Yato’s commands are organized into the following categories:Moderation
Server moderation commands for managing members
Social
Roleplay and image commands for social interaction
Anime
Anime and manga information from AniList and MyAnimeList
Games
Game server status and Discord activities
Utilities
Useful utility commands for server management
Miscellaneous
Information, help, and other miscellaneous commands
Understanding parameters
Command parameters are shown with specific notation:<parameter>- Required parameter (must be provided)[parameter]- Optional parameter (can be omitted)
Parameter types
Different commands accept different types of parameters:| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| User | Select a Discord user | @username |
| String | Text input | "Hello World" |
| Number | Numeric value | 10, 50, 100 |
| Channel | Select a Discord channel | #general |
Permissions
Some commands require specific permissions to use:User permissions
User permissions
These permissions are required for the user invoking the command:
BAN_MEMBERS- Required for/bancommandKICK_MEMBERS- Required for/kickcommandMANAGE_MESSAGES- Required for/purgecommandCREATE_INSTANT_INVITE- Required for/activitiescommand
Bot permissions
Bot permissions
Yato requires these permissions to execute certain commands:
BAN_MEMBERS- Required to ban usersKICK_MEMBERS- Required to kick usersMANAGE_MESSAGES- Required to purge messagesCREATE_INSTANT_INVITE- Required to create activity invites
Cooldowns
To prevent spam and rate limiting, some commands have cooldowns:- Default cooldown: 3 seconds
- Command-specific cooldowns:
/anime,/mal,/al- 10-20 seconds/activities- 10 seconds/animeme,/meme- 10 seconds
Need help?
If you need assistance with any command:- Use
/helpto access the help menu and website - Join the Yato Support Server
- Check individual command pages for detailed examples
All commands can be used in any server where Yato has been invited with appropriate permissions.