Getting Started
Installation
To add Galaxy to your Discord server:
- Click the "Add to Discord" button on our homepage
- Select your server from the dropdown menu
- Authorize the bot with the required permissions
- Galaxy will automatically join your server
- Manage Messages
- Manage Roles
- Kick Members
- Ban Members
- Manage Channels
- View Audit Logs
- Send Messages
- Embed Links
Initial Setup
After adding Galaxy to your server, follow these steps:
Step 1: Configure Basic Settings
/config set prefix !
/config set logchannel #moderation-logs
/config set language en
Step 2: Enable Core Features
/automod enable
/security enable
/logging enable
Step 3: Set Up Moderation Rules
/automod spam enable
/automod links enable
/automod profanity enable
Quick Start Guide
For immediate protection, run these commands:
/security lockdown enable
/automod enable all
/raid detect enable
This will activate all core security features with default settings.
Commands Reference
AutoModeration Commands
/automod enable
Enable the AutoModeration system
/automod disable
Disable the AutoModeration system
/automod spam enable
Enable spam detection
/automod spam disable
Disable spam detection
/automod links enable
Enable link filtering
/automod links whitelist add [domain]
Add a domain to the whitelist
/automod profanity enable
Enable profanity filtering
/automod profanity add [word]
Add a word to the profanity filter
/automod caps [threshold]
Set caps lock threshold (0-100%)
/automod mentions [limit]
Set maximum mentions per message
Security Commands
/security enable
Enable security features
/security lockdown enable
Enable server lockdown mode
/security antinuke enable
Enable anti-nuke protection
/security raid enable
Enable raid detection
/security raid threshold [number]
Set raid detection threshold
/security webhook block enable
Block unauthorized webhooks
/security bot block enable
Block unauthorized bots
/security recover
Recover from a security incident
Moderation Commands
/warn [user] [reason]
Warn a user
/mute [user] [duration] [reason]
Mute a user
/kick [user] [reason]
Kick a user
/ban [user] [duration] [reason]
Ban a user
/unban [user]
Unban a user
/timeout [user] [duration] [reason]
Timeout a user
/purge [amount]
Delete multiple messages
/slowmode [duration]
Set channel slowmode
Logging Commands
/logs view
View recent moderation logs
/logs channel [channel]
Set logging channel
/logs export
Export logs to file
/logs search [query]
Search logs by keyword
/logs user [user]
View logs for a specific user
/logs staff [user]
View staff activity logs
Configuration Commands
/config view
View current configuration
/config set [key] [value]
Set a configuration value
/config reset
Reset to default configuration
/config backup
Create a configuration backup
/config restore [backup-id]
Restore from backup
Security Features
Advanced Anti-Nuke Protocol
Galaxy's Anti-Nuke system protects your server from mass abuse attacks:
How It Works
- Monitors role creation, deletion, and modification
- Tracks channel operations in real-time
- Detects permission changes across the server
- Identifies suspicious patterns and mass operations
Configuration
/security antinuke enable
/security antinuke threshold 5
/security antinuke action ban
Threshold Settings
| Threshold | Description |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Very sensitive - triggers on minimal activity |
| 4-6 | Recommended - balanced protection |
| 7-10 | Less sensitive - only major attacks |
Real-Time Raid Detection
Automatically detects and mitigates coordinated raids:
Detection Methods
- Mass join detection (multiple users joining rapidly)
- Pattern recognition (similar usernames, avatars)
- Behavioral analysis (spam patterns, coordinated actions)
- Account age verification
Automatic Responses
- Instant lockdown mode activation
- Automatic verification requirements
- Mass ban/kick of detected raiders
- Channel protection and rate limiting
Configuration
/security raid enable
/security raid threshold 10
/security raid action ban
/security raid lockdown enable
Webhook & Bot Security
Protect your server from unauthorized integrations:
Webhook Protection
- Blocks webhook creation by non-admins
- Monitors webhook activity
- Automatic deletion of suspicious webhooks
- Whitelist system for trusted webhooks
Bot Protection
- Requires approval for bot additions
- Scans new bots for suspicious behavior
- Automatic removal of unauthorized bots
- Bot whitelist management
Configuration
/security webhook block enable
/security webhook whitelist add [webhook-id]
/security bot block enable
/security bot whitelist add [bot-id]
Lockdown & Recovery Systems
Emergency response and recovery tools:
Lockdown Mode
When activated, lockdown mode:
- Disables all channel permissions for @everyone
- Prevents new member joins
- Freezes server activity
- Allows only staff to communicate
Recovery Tools
/security recover roles
/security recover channels
/security recover permissions
/security recover all
Recovery system can:
- Restore deleted roles and channels
- Revert permission changes
- Restore server settings
- Rollback to previous state
AutoModeration
Spam & Flood Detection
Advanced spam detection with multiple filters:
Detection Types
- Caps Lock: Detects excessive capitalization
- Mention Spam: Prevents mass mentions
- Emoji Spam: Limits emoji usage
- Repeat Messages: Detects duplicate messages
- Character Spam: Detects rapid character repetition
Configuration Examples
/automod spam enable
/automod caps 70
/automod mentions 5
/automod emoji 10
/automod repeat 3
Punishment Escalation
Galaxy uses smart escalation:
- First offense: Warning
- Second offense: Mute (5 minutes)
- Third offense: Mute (30 minutes)
- Fourth offense: Kick
- Fifth offense: Ban
/automod escalation enable
/automod escalation custom warn,mute,kick,ban
Anti-Link & Invite Filtering
Control link sharing in your server:
Link Filtering Options
- Block all links
- Allow only whitelisted domains
- Block specific domains (blacklist)
- Require verification for links
Discord Invite Filtering
- Block all Discord invites
- Allow only specific servers
- Require approval for invites
Configuration
/automod links enable
/automod links mode whitelist
/automod links whitelist add discord.com
/automod links whitelist add youtube.com
/automod invites block
/automod invites allow [server-id]
Channel-Specific Rules
/automod links channel #general disable
/automod links channel #promotion enable
Profanity & NSFW Filtering
Advanced content filtering system:
Filter Types
- Profanity: Built-in word database + custom words
- NSFW: Image detection and link scanning
- Slurs: Automatic detection of hate speech
- Custom: Your own keyword list
Configuration
/automod profanity enable
/automod profanity add [word]
/automod profanity remove [word]
/automod profanity list
/automod nsfw enable
/automod nsfw action delete
Severity Levels
| Level | Action | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Delete message | Minor profanity |
| Medium | Delete + Warn | Moderate violations |
| High | Delete + Mute | Severe violations |
| Critical | Delete + Ban | Extreme violations |
Logging & Auditing
Comprehensive Audit Logs
Galaxy maintains detailed logs of all activities:
Logged Events
- All moderation actions (warns, mutes, bans, kicks)
- Automated actions and triggers
- Configuration changes
- Security events (raids, nukes, lockdowns)
- Permission changes
- Role and channel modifications
Log Format
[2024-01-15 14:30:25] [AUTOMOD] User: @user#1234
Action: Message Deleted
Reason: Spam Detection
Channel: #general
Message: "spam spam spam"
Trigger: Repeat Message (3x)
Viewing Logs
/logs view
/logs view recent 50
/logs view type automod
/logs view user @user
/logs export format json
Staff Activity Tracking
Monitor all staff actions for accountability:
Tracked Activities
- Manual moderation actions
- Configuration changes
- Permission modifications
- Feature toggles
- Command usage
Staff Reports
/logs staff @moderator
/logs staff activity
/logs staff summary
Historical Analysis
View trends and patterns:
- Most active moderators
- Common violation types
- Peak activity times
- Effectiveness metrics
Adaptive Rule Reporting
Get insights into your moderation rules:
Performance Metrics
- Rule trigger frequency
- False positive rate
- Effectiveness score
- Recommendations for optimization
Reports
/logs report weekly
/logs report monthly
/logs report rule [rule-name]
/logs analytics
Configuration
Basic Configuration
Essential settings for your server:
Prefix Settings
/config set prefix !
/config set prefix /
Language Settings
/config set language en
/config set language es
/config set language de
Logging Channel
/config set logchannel #mod-logs
/logs channel #mod-logs
View Configuration
/config view
/config view category security
/config export
Advanced Configuration
Fine-tune Galaxy for your needs:
Performance Settings
/config set cache true
/config set ratelimit 10
/config set batchsize 50
Database Settings
/config set dbtype sqlite
/config set dbbackup daily
/config set dbretention 90
Notification Settings
/config set notify admins true
/config set notify channel #alerts
/config set notify level high
Backup & Restore
Protect your configuration:
Creating Backups
/config backup
/config backup name "pre-update"
/config backup auto enable
Restoring Backups
/config restore list
/config restore [backup-id]
/config restore latest
Permissions
Role-Based Access Control
Configure who can use Galaxy's features:
Permission Levels
| Level | Description | Commands |
|---|---|---|
| User | Regular members | None |
| Helper | Trusted helpers | View logs, basic info |
| Moderator | Moderators | Warn, mute, kick, view logs |
| Administrator | Admins | All moderation + config |
| Owner | Server owner | Full access |
Setting Permissions
/permissions set @role moderator
/permissions set @user admin
/permissions remove @role helper
/permissions view
Command Permissions
Fine-grained control over commands:
Command-Level Permissions
/permissions command /ban set @role Moderator
/permissions command /config set @role Admin
/permissions command /security set @role Admin
/permissions command list
Channel Restrictions
/permissions channel #staff-only allow
/permissions channel #general deny
Advanced Features
Custom Rules
Create your own moderation rules:
Rule Builder
/rule create name "No Self-Promotion"
/rule condition message contains "discord.gg"
/rule action delete
/rule action warn
/rule enable
Advanced Conditions
- Message content matching (regex supported)
- User role requirements
- Channel-specific rules
- Time-based rules
- Combined conditions (AND/OR logic)
API Integration
Integrate Galaxy with external services:
Webhook Integration
/api webhook add [url]
/api webhook test
/api webhook list
REST API
Galaxy provides a REST API for advanced integrations:
- Get server statistics
- Retrieve logs programmatically
- Trigger actions via API
- Webhook callbacks
https://galaxy.droploot.org/api-docs
Automation & Scripts
Automate complex workflows:
Action Chains
/automation create "Raid Response"
/automation add action lockdown
/automation add action ban @user
/automation add action notify @admin
/automation trigger raid
Scheduled Tasks
/schedule create "Daily Report" daily 00:00
/schedule create "Weekly Cleanup" weekly monday 02:00
/schedule list
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Bot Not Responding
- Check if bot is online:
/status - Verify bot has necessary permissions
- Check if commands are enabled:
/config view - Ensure bot role is above other roles
False Positives
- Adjust detection thresholds
- Add exceptions:
/automod exception add [user] - Review logs:
/logs view type false-positive - Fine-tune rules based on patterns
Performance Issues
- Reduce log retention:
/config set dbretention 30 - Disable unnecessary features
- Check database size:
/config db status - Enable caching:
/config set cache true
Diagnostic Commands
/diagnostic run
/diagnostic permissions
/diagnostic database
/diagnostic network
/diagnostic report
Getting Help
If you need additional support:
- Check the FAQ section below
- Join our Discord support server
- Submit a bug report:
/bugreport [description] - View system status:
/status
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: Is Galaxy free to use?
A: Yes, Galaxy is completely free to use. All core features are available without any cost.
Q: Does Galaxy store my data?
A: Galaxy stores only necessary data for functionality (server configs, logs, etc.). See our Privacy Policy for details.
Q: Can I use Galaxy on multiple servers?
A: Yes, you can add Galaxy to unlimited servers. Each server has independent configuration.
Q: What permissions does Galaxy need?
A: Galaxy requires Administrator permissions to function properly. This is necessary for moderation and security features.
Technical Questions
Q: How does the anti-nuke system work?
A: Galaxy monitors role, channel, and permission changes in real-time. When suspicious patterns are detected (multiple rapid changes), it automatically triggers protective measures.
Q: Can I customize punishment escalation?
A: Yes, you can fully customize the escalation chain using /automod escalation custom command.
Q: How long are logs retained?
A: By default, logs are retained for 90 days. You can adjust this with /config set dbretention [days].
Q: Does Galaxy work with other bots?
A: Yes, Galaxy is designed to work alongside other bots. However, ensure there are no conflicting permissions or features.
Feature Questions
Q: Can I disable specific features?
A: Yes, all features can be individually enabled/disabled. Use /feature list to see all available features.
Q: How accurate is the raid detection?
A: Galaxy's raid detection uses advanced algorithms with over 95% accuracy. False positives are rare and can be adjusted via thresholds.
Q: Can I export my configuration?
A: Yes, use /config export to download your configuration as a JSON file.
Q: Does Galaxy support slash commands?
A: Yes, Galaxy fully supports Discord's slash command system for a modern experience.