How to Configure Local Claude Code Discord Integration
- •Claude Code now supports integration with local Discord servers via plugins.
- •The integration requires an active Claude.ai Pro or Max subscription to function.
- •Functionality depends on maintaining an active local Claude Code terminal session.
Claude Code Channels offers a method to connect your Claude Code session to a Discord server without relying on complex agent frameworks. This integration allows users to interact with a Claude session directly through Discord, provided the Claude Code instance is running locally on their machine.
To begin, you need a Claude.ai Pro or Max subscription, the Discord desktop application, and Claude Code installed. The integration utilizes Bun (a modern JavaScript runtime) to manage official plugins. Users must install Bun, add the official plugin marketplace to their Claude Code environment, and install the Discord plugin.
Configuration involves setting up a bot application via the Discord Developer Portal, which requires enabling specific message content permissions to allow the bot to read messages. After configuring the plugin with your bot token, you perform a one-time pairing process by sending a direct message to the bot. Importantly, this integration relies on an active local session; the connection remains operational only while your local terminal process is running.