> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dogebot.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is DogeBot?

> A simple explanation of bots and of DogeBot.

## First, what is a bot?

A **bot** is a helper that lives inside a chat app, like **Discord** or **WhatsApp**.

It looks like a normal member. It has a name and a picture. But nobody is typing for it. It answers **by itself**, using the rules you give it.

> **Think of a robot shop assistant**
>
> * Someone walks in. The robot says **"Welcome!"**
> * Someone asks for the time. The robot tells them.
> * Someone breaks a rule. The robot sends them a warning.

## So what is DogeBot?

**DogeBot is the place where you build that robot.**

You go to [dogebot.net](https://dogebot.net) and tell your bot what to do. You don't write code. You **drag blocks** onto a board and join them together with lines, a bit like a puzzle.

Each block does **one** small job, like:

* "Send a message"
* "Give this person a role"
* "Wait 5 seconds"
* "Check if they have enough coins"

Put a few blocks in a line, and your bot does those jobs one after the other.

![A command built from blocks in the DogeBot builder](https://mintcdn.com/doge-bot/0C6-zgXTpDx1QOCe/images/guide/builder-command.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=0C6-zgXTpDx1QOCe\&q=85\&s=b7568b03c11d216dd65caf823f2b7d7a)

## What can DogeBot bots do?

| Thing | Example |
| - | - |
| Answer commands | Someone types `/daily` and gets 250 coins |
| React to things that happen | Someone joins, and the bot says hello |
| Give roles | Someone clicks a button, and gets the "Verified" role |
| Remember things | Count coins, levels, warnings and more |
| Draw pictures | Make a welcome card with the person's picture on it |
| Moderate | Delete bad words, warn people, time people out |
| Talk on WhatsApp | Answer customers, take bookings, send menus |

## Do I have to pay?

No. DogeBot has a **Free plan** that you can use forever. If you want more (more commands, no DogeBot name on your cards, and other extras), you can buy **Premium**. See [Premium and plans](/premium-and-plans).

> [!TIP]
>
> Next, learn a few [words you'll see](/getting-started/words-youll-see). It makes everything else much easier.


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