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Learn how to troubleshoot and fix the `TypeError: 'str' object not callable` error in your Discord.py bot's blacklist feature.
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Fixing the TypeError in Your Discord.py Blacklist Command

If you are developing a Discord bot using discord.py, you may encounter various errors while implementing different features. One of the common issues you might face is related to a faulty blacklist command that leads to an error like this:

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This error typically occurs when your code tries to call a string as if it were a function. In this guide, we will explain the problem you’re facing and guide you on how to resolve it effectively.

Understanding the Problem

In the scenario presented, you're trying to create a command that deletes messages containing blacklisted words. While implementing the on_message listener, an error occurs because of an incorrect attempt to access the content attribute of a message. Specifically, this line of code is the culprit:

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Here, you're mistakenly adding parentheses () after content, suggesting that you want to call it as a function. However, content is an attribute, and attributes should not be called as functions. This leads to the TypeError you've encountered.

The Solution

To fix this error, you need to properly access the content attribute. You can achieve this by removing the parentheses. Here’s how you should modify your code:

Corrected Code

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Code Breakdown

Remove Parentheses:

Change msg = message.content() to msg = message.content. This allows you to access the message's content as a string correctly.

Using the find() Method:

The code then checks if "blacklist" exists within the content. The find() method returns the index of the first occurrence of the specified value, or -1 if it is not found.

Deleting the Message:

If the word "blacklist" is found in the message, the bot deletes the message by using await message.delete().

Conclusion

Fixing this TypeError is essential for your bot to function properly and to enforce blacklisting of unwanted messages. By simply correcting how you access the content attribute, your bot will now efficiently delete messages containing blacklisted words without throwing errors.

If you encounter any further issues or have questions about your Discord bot development, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below! Happy coding!