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Ping

The ping command is used to check the bot's current connection status and retrieve essential system performance metrics. It provides real-time data on API latency, uptime, and resource usage, making it an ideal tool for verifying if the bot is healthy and responsive.

Syntax

The ping command can be used in two ways:

Slash Command:

Text Only
/ping

Prefix Command:

Text Only
$ping

Aliases:

  • status

Usage Examples

Check Bot Health

Quickly verify if the bot is responding and how fast its connection to Discord is.

Text Only
/ping

Response

When executed, the bot returns an informational embed containing:

  • API Latency: The round-trip time in milliseconds for a heartbeat to reach Discord's gateway.
  • Uptime: How long the bot has been running since its last restart.
  • CPU Usage: The percentage of CPU being utilized by the bot process.
  • RAM Usage: The amount of memory currently consumed by the bot (in MB or GB).

Permissions

Bot Permissions

Tux requires the following permissions to execute this command:

  • Embed Links - To display the performance metrics in a structured format.

User Permissions

This command is available to all users.

  • /info - For general server and member information.