Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add Niko to my server or use it in DMs?

Click the Add to Server & Apps button on our homepage. Pick your server from the list or install Niko to your apps to use it across Discord, including in private DMs.

Is Niko free?

Yes, Niko is 100% free with all features available to everyone. No premium paywalls here.

What permissions does Niko need?

On servers, Niko requests the default set of bot permissions. For core functionality, it only requires:

• View Channels
• Read Message History
• Send Messages
• Attach Files
• Add Reactions

You can remove other permissions unless you're using specific features that require them. Everything can be adjusted later in your server settings.

How do I use Niko's commands?

Simply type / in any chat where Niko is present to see all available commands.
Pro tip: Try /help for a quick guide!

Where can I see all commands?

Check our full command list for details on every feature.

Does Niko work in DMs?

Absolutely! Niko works in all direct messages and group chats - no server needed! Share the fun with your friends!

What is Auto Meme Posting and how do I enable it?

Auto Meme Posting lets your server automatically receive random meme videos in a channel of your choice. It helps keep things fun and lively — no commands needed once it's set up!

Use the /automeme enable command to get started. Here's what you can configure:

• Channel: The text channel where memes will be posted.
• Interval: How often memes are posted.
  Format: 1h, 30m, 2d, etc.
  Allowed: 10 minutes to 2 weeks
• Diversity: Prevents memes from repeating for a set number of days.
  Allowed: 0 (repeats allowed) to 5 days
• Custom Responses: Enables special responses for certain memes
• Reaction Emoji: Optionally add an emoji reaction to each meme.

Need to make changes? You can always adjust settings using /automeme edit or stop the feature entirely with /automeme disable.

Note: The bot needs permission to send messages, attach files, and optionally add reactions and view message history in the selected channel.

How do unlockable meme types work?

Some memes are categorized by special types (e.g., fire, minecraft, skull). These are randomly unlocked when using /meme—keep using the command to discover them all!

Once unlocked, you can force these types with /meme force:[type] (e.g., /meme force:fire).

Note: Forcing requires voting for access.

Can I suggest memes?

Absolutely! Use /memesuggest to submit your memes. All suggestions are reviewed before being added to ensure quality.

How do I report a meme?

To report a meme:

• Right-click (or long-press on mobile) the meme message
• Select Report Meme from the Apps menu

You can report memes for specific categories or special responses. Abuse of this feature may result in being blacklisted from using the bot.

Where does Niko get its memes?

Niko's meme library is carefully curated - we don't automatically pull content from external platforms like Twitter, Reddit, or Instagram. Every meme is manually reviewed before being added to ensure quality.

While some memes may contain strong language or edgy humor, you'll never find:

• Hate speech or discrimination
• Personal attacks or harassment
• Extremely offensive/graphic content

It's all about fun - not harm. Found something questionable? Use the Report Meme feature!

What is Chat Revive and how does it work?

Chat Revive is a fully automated feature that pings a chosen role when a channel goes quiet, helping keep your server active. It's highly configurable using the /chatrevive enable command and includes the following options:

• Channel: The one channel per server to monitor for inactivity.
• Ping Role: The role to notify when the revive message is sent (must not be @everyone).
• Inactivity Threshold: How long (in minutes) a channel must stay inactive before triggering a ping.
  Allowed: 1 to 1440 minutes (1 day)
• Ping Cooldown: The time (in minutes) the bot will wait before sending another ping after one is triggered.
  Allowed: 30 to 2880 minutes (2 days) — must be equal to or higher than the inactivity threshold
• Minimum Messages: The number of messages required to reset the inactivity timer.
  Allowed: 1 to 200 messages

Once enabled, the system works using two smart timer states:

Inactivity-Based Mode: When the minimum message count is hit, the inactivity timer resets. As long as users keep chatting, the revive ping stays delayed.

Cooldown-Based Mode: After a ping is sent, the bot enters cooldown. If activity returns during cooldown and the time left is still longer than the inactivity threshold, the ping is delayed further. If cooldown drops below the threshold and enough messages come in, it switches back to inactivity-based mode.

The system supports 50+ unique ping messages to keep things fresh and avoid sounding robotic. Just set it up and let it run — the system handles everything from timing to tracking messages and resets.

Are there hidden features?

Yes! Niko has a few Easter eggs sprinkled around. Interact with it more and you might just stumble upon something fun.

Niko isn't responding

First, make sure Niko is online. If it's online, try using slash commands like / in your message box to see what's available.
Still stuck? Hop into our support server for help.

Auto Meme not working

Make sure the channel still exists and that Niko has these required permissions:

• View Channel
• Send Messages
• Attach Files

If reactions are enabled, Niko will also need:

• Read Message History
• Add Reactions

You can reconfigure with /automeme enable.

Why can't I force a meme type?

You might see errors if:

• You haven't unlocked the type yet (keep using /meme randomly).
• You haven't voted in the last 48 hours (required for forcing).
• The type doesn't exist (try forcing an invalid type to see your unlocked list).

Note: Vote perks expire after 48 hours—renew them by voting again!

Need help?

Join our Discord support server for real-time assistance.

Want to support Niko?

You can support us by:

• Voting for Niko on Top.gg
• Inviting Niko to your servers
• Sending meme suggestions with /memesuggest

Can I contribute to development?

Niko is closed-source, but you're welcome to suggest features or report bugs in the support server.

How do I get updates about Niko?

All changelogs and important updates are posted in our support server.

The best way to stay updated? Keep using Niko! Update messages appear automatically after you use any command when new stuff drops. Don't miss these - they only show once!

Does Niko collect message data?

Niko collects no message content outside of direct messages sent to the bot. For full details, check our Privacy Policy.