Vocard

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Customizable Discord music bot with Lavalink playback

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Last commit 9 May 2026.

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Vocard is a lightweight, customizable Discord music bot written in Python that provides music playback across multiple streaming platforms. It uses a Lavalink-compatible audio node for low-latency playback and supports both slash and message commands for user interaction.

Key Features

  • Plays music from multiple sources including YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Twitch via Lavalink-compatible nodes
  • Fast song loading and smooth playback optimized for low latency
  • Supports slash commands and traditional message commands
  • Built-in playlist support, lyrics lookup, and various sound effects
  • Configurable settings with multi-language support and a clean, user-friendly interface
  • Docker support for containerized deployment and a separate premium dashboard option for remote management

Use Cases

  • Provide continuous music playback in Discord communities, servers, or events
  • Host DJ-style sessions with playlists, effects, and real-time command control
  • Offer moderated music channels with search, lyrics, and custom playback settings

Limitations and Considerations

  • Requires a separate Lavalink-compatible audio server (Lavalink 4.x or compatible) to handle audio streaming; this is an external dependency
  • Requires Python 3.11 or newer to run the bot code
  • Some platform integrations (for example, Spotify) may require API credentials or tokens to access full functionality
  • The web dashboard is offered as a separate premium repository and may not be bundled with the core bot

Vocard is focused on providing a fast, extensible music experience for Discord servers with an emphasis on configurability and lightweight operation. It is suitable for server administrators who run a Lavalink node and want a flexible, Python-based music bot solution.

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