Orvyn
APP
Orvyn
Automatically fetch the latest AI news and post beautiful embeds to your Discord server.
AI News, Delivered to Discord.
A fast, open-source bot that tracks top AI blogs and researchers, delivering updates straight to your server.
100%
Open Source
5m
Update Interval
MIT
Free License
Orvyn
APP
Slash Commands
/setchannel
Configure feed channel
/status
Verify bot connection
/test
Trigger test embed
/help
Show available commands
OpenAI Blog
Google AI
TechCrunch
Wired
ArXiv ML
Hugging Face
MIT News
Getting Started in 3 Steps
1
Create the Bot
Click the Create button to create your bot and add it to your Discord server with correct channel permissions.
2
Configure Channel
Use the /setchannel command in the specific text channel where you want news posted.
3
Enjoy Updates
The bot automatically scans RSS feeds every 5 minutes and shares new articles instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
By default, the bot checks RSS feeds every 5 minutes using the `CHECK_INTERVAL_MINUTES` setting in config.py. You can adjust that interval in the configuration file.
Yes! Since the bot is open-source, you can host your own instance and edit the RSS_FEEDS section in config.py to track any RSS feeds or blogs you prefer.
No. To protect user privacy, the bot only stores the configured channel ID, RSS feed settings, and posted article history in local files like bot_config.json and posted_news.json. It does not store, scan, or share Discord messages.
Yes! The bot is 100% free and open-source under the MIT license. You can create your own bot and host it, or add a public instance to your server.
Terms of Service
1. Introduction
This Terms of Service document applies to the AI News Discord Bot project. By using this bot, you agree to comply with these terms and all applicable laws.
2. Service Description
The AI News Discord Bot is designed to fetch AI-related news articles from public RSS feeds and post them as formatted embeds into a configured Discord channel.
The bot supports the following slash commands:
/setchannel/status/test/help
3. Usage Requirements
To use the bot, you must have a Discord account, a Discord server where you add the bot, and a valid Discord bot token configured in your environment.
4. Acceptable Use
You may use this bot to automatically share AI news updates, test embed formatting, and review bot status and configuration.
5. Prohibited Use
You may not use this bot to post spam or unsolicited content, violate Discord's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines, attempt to modify bot configuration without permission, or abuse Discord API rate limits.
6. No Warranty
This bot is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Use it at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
The project owner is not liable for any loss, damage, or downtime caused by bot operation, incorrect/missing articles, or issues resulting from Discord API changes.
8. Changes to Terms
These terms may be updated at any time. Changes are effective when posted in this document.
9. Contact
For questions about these terms, please contact the project owner or maintainer.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the AI News Discord Bot project handles data when used with a Discord server.
2. Data Collected
The bot may access or process the following information:
- Discord bot token used for authentication
- Configured news channel ID
- RSS feed URLs defined in
config.py - Posted article history stored locally in
posted_news.json - Log outputs written for debugging
- Basic server and member counts used only for bot presence/status display
3. Data Usage
The bot uses data only to connect to Discord, post AI news embeds into the configured channel, track posted items to prevent duplicates, and display bot status.
4. Data Storage
Data is stored locally in the project files (e.g. news history, configuration files, and log files). No external database or analytics service is used by default.
5. Data Sharing
The bot does not share personal user data with third parties. It only reads public RSS feeds and posts content into your configured Discord channels.
6. Discord Data
The bot accesses Discord server and member metadata only as required by the Discord API. It does not store or expose user messages or private profile details.
7. Security
Keep your bot credentials and tokens secret. Do not publish them to public source control.
8. Your Rights
You may remove or stop using the bot at any time by removing it from your server and deleting the bot configuration.
9. Changes to Policy
This policy may be updated at any time. Changes are effective when posted in this document.
10. Contact
For privacy questions, please contact the project owner or maintainer.