How To Use requirements.txt on Your Python Discord Bot

Note:

This file must be named exactly requirements.txt (all lowercase) and placed in the main folder of your bot (the same folder as your main.py or bot.py). If you name it Requirements.txt or put it in a subfolder, your hosting provider will not detect it.

What is requirements.txt?

The requirements.txt file is a simple text document that tells your hosting server which external Python libraries your bot needs to function. Instead of manually typing pip install package_name every time you move your bot to a new server, the host reads this file and automatically installs everything listed inside it during the build process. This ensures your bot has the exact same tools in the cloud as it does on your computer.

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1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Select The ‘Files’ Tab

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3. Create The ‘requirements.txt’ File

Create a new file named requirements.txt. List the required packages by name, ensuring each one is on a separate line.

An example requirements.txt file

discord.py
python-dotenv

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4. Select The ‘Startup’ Tab

Now, ensure the ‘Requirements File’ field is set to requirements.txt

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5. Start Your Bot

You should now see the packages listed in requirements.txt being downloaded in your server console.

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