Does Streamlabs Chatbot run when my computer is off?
No. The bot is a desktop program, so it works only while the app is open on your computer and connected to your chat.
Streamlabs Chatbot
Let Streamlabs Chatbot run the chat while you run the game.
Streamlabs Chatbot answers questions, posts reminders, hands out points and removes spam around the clock. This page walks through every module and the exact order to switch them on.
mira_plays: !schedule
StreamBot: Live Mon, Wed and Fri at 7 PM. Weekend streams are announced on socials.
kenji88: !points
StreamBot: kenji88, you hold 1,240 points and rank #4 in this channel.
newbie_01: buy cheap followers at...
StreamBot: Message removed. Links need permission here.
- CommandsShort triggers like !discord that return a ready answer.
- TimersMessages that repeat on a schedule during the stream.
- CurrencyPoints viewers earn simply by staying in chat.
- GiveawaysPick a winner from chat entries, fairly and visibly.
- ModerationFilters for links, caps, symbols and banned words.
Download and install the desktop app
The bot runs on your computer, so it only works while the app is open.
Connect the streamer account
Sign in with the account you broadcast from so the bot can read your chat.
Connect a bot account (optional)
A second account makes replies appear under a separate bot name instead of yours.
Make the bot a moderator
Without moderator rights it cannot delete messages or time out spammers.
Create three starter commands
Socials, schedule and rules cover most of what newcomers ask.
Switch on the filters you need
Start gently with links and caps, then tighten settings if chat grows.
Test everything from a second account
Type each command yourself from another viewer account to confirm permissions.
!socialsPosts every link you want people to follow, in one tidy line.
!setupLists your microphone, camera and PC parts so nobody has to ask again.
!rulesThree short sentences that describe how chat should behave.
!gameAnswers what you are playing and why, great for people who just arrived.
every 15 minA friendly reminder to follow, written as an invitation rather than a demand.
every 25 minRotates between your schedule and your community server link.
every 40 minA hydration or stretch note that your regulars will start quoting back.
!pointsShows a viewer their balance and their rank in the channel.
!gamble 100Lets viewers risk points for a chance to double them. Cap the maximum bet.
!leaderboardNames the top five holders, which rewards long-time viewers.
link filterBlocks URLs from anyone who is not a subscriber or a moderator.
caps filterTrims messages that are mostly capital letters after a set length.
word blacklistDeletes messages with phrases you list and can time out repeat offenders.
Permission
Everyone, Subscriber or Moderator
Controls who is allowed to trigger the command.
Global cooldown
30–60 seconds
Stops one command from flooding chat when many people use it.
User cooldown
120 seconds
Prevents a single viewer from repeating the same command.
Cost
0 for info, points for fun
Lets playful commands spend loyalty points.
Why is the bot not answering commands?
Check three things: the app is connected, the command is enabled, and the viewer’s permission level matches what you set. Cooldowns also silence repeats.
Can I use the chatbot together with the alert box?
Yes, they are independent. The chatbot handles chat messages while the alert box handles on-screen events, so they never conflict.
How many commands should a new channel have?
Three to five is plenty. Add more only when the same question appears several times in a single stream.
Is it safe to give the bot moderator rights?
It is standard practice. Moderator rights let it delete spam, and you can limit its actions through the filter settings.
Give your chat a bot that actually helps
Install the app, create three commands and let it start answering for you tonight.
Set up the chatbot