Protected is a powerful Python-based Discord moderation bot designed for high performance and large community support.

⚡ In 2022, Protected was trusted to secure over 150+ Discord servers and manage more than 320,000 users, keeping communities safe and well-moderated.

Protected comes with everything you'd expect from a top-tier Discord moderation bot:

• 🔨 Automated moderation — Kick, ban & warn commands
• 📜 Anti-raid & spam protection
• 👮‍♂️ Role & permission management
• 🚫 Filter & blacklist words
• 📊 Activity logging
• 🧠 Smart protections for large communities
• 🔌 Extensible with custom cogs

Built in Python, Protected scales reliably for communities of all sizes.

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Python 3.10+
• discord.py or a fork (e.g., PyCord) installed
• A Discord Bot token

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/coolboy-dev/Protected.git

2. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure your bot

   • Copy the example config (if provided)
   • Add your bot token and settings

4. Start the bot

   python Protected2.o.py

Once your bot is running:

• Invite it to your server with proper permissions
• Use moderation commands to manage users
• Customize settings via config files or environment variables

(Commands and settings are defined in the cogs/ folder.)

Protected is open source and contributions are welcome!

• Feel free to open Issues
• Submit Pull Requests for new features or fixes
• Join the community to get help and share ideas

Protected is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.