Running a Twitch Bot on DO

Hello,

Usually running .exe files is not supported on Linux natively.

However, you could try using a program called Wine. To install Wine on Ubuntu you could follow the steps here:

• Check installed architectures

dpkg --print-architecture

• See if 32-bit architecture is installed. The following command should respond with “i386”.

dpkg --print-foreign-architectures

• If “i386” is not displayed, execute the following.

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

• Recheck with:

dpkg --print-foreign-architectures

• Add the WineHQ Ubuntu repository.

wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key

sudo gpg -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/winehq.key.gpg --dearmor winehq.key

• Add the repository.

sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/ focal main'

• Update the package database.

sudo apt update

• Install Wine

sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable

• Verify the installation succeeded.

wine --version

Then finally to run the .exe file use the following command:

wine your_file.exe

For more information about wine check their official website here:

https://www.winehq.org/

If this does not work with your bot, I could suggest finding a bot that is supported for Linux. Regards, Bobby

Yes, you can run a Twitch host bot on DigitalOcean, assuming it’s within Twitch’s terms of service and the bot’s license. Here’s a general procedure for doing so:

1. Set Up Your Droplet:

   • Go to DigitalOcean’s dashboard and create a new droplet. Depending on your bot’s requirements, a basic droplet might be sufficient.
   • Choose an OS. Most applications, including bots, run well on Ubuntu.
   • Ensure you’ve set up SSH keys for security.

2. SSH into Your Droplet:

   • Use the command ssh root@your_droplet_ip to log in to your newly created droplet.

3. Install Necessary Software:

   • If your bot is written in a specific language (like Python, Node.js, etc.), you’ll need to install that. For example:
     • For a Python bot: sudo apt-get install python3
     • For a Node.js bot: Install Node.js and npm following the instructions for your chosen OS.

4. Upload Your Bot:

   • Use scp (secure copy) or another method to transfer your bot’s files to the droplet. For example: scp -r /path/to/your/bot root@your_droplet_ip:/destination/path

5. Configure Your Bot:

   • Go to the directory where you uploaded your bot.
   • If your bot has any configuration files, edit them to set up the correct parameters, API keys, etc.
   • If your bot uses any external libraries or modules, install them (e.g., using pip for Python or npm for Node.js).

6. Run Your Bot:

   • Navigate to your bot’s directory and run the appropriate command to start your bot.

7. Keep Your Bot Running:

   • If you want to keep your bot running even after closing your SSH session, consider using tools like tmux or screen. Alternatively, you can use process managers like pm2 for Node.js applications.

8. Monitor Your Bot:

   • Regularly check the logs or outputs of your bot to ensure it’s functioning correctly. Set up monitoring or alerting if necessary.

9. Stay Within Twitch’s Guidelines:

   • Ensure your bot follows Twitch’s terms of service. Any malicious activity or spam can lead to your bot (and potentially your Twitch account) getting banned.

10. Regular Maintenance:

• Keep your system and bot updated. Regularly check for updates to libraries, dependencies, and the bot code itself, especially if it’s an open-source project with active development.