First, let’s get you sorted on checking what library and version you’re using—super straightforward!

How to Check Your Current Discord Library & Version #

There are two easy ways to confirm this:

1. Using Pip (Command Line) #

Open your terminal/command prompt and run the appropriate command for your OS:

# Windows
pip list | findstr /i "discord nextcord disnake"

# macOS/Linux
pip list | grep -i "discord nextcord disnake"

This will output any installed Discord-related libraries along with their exact versions.

2. Within Your Python Code #

Add this snippet to your script and execute it:

try:
    import discord
    print(f"Using discord.py version: {discord.__version__}")
except ImportError:
    try:
        import nextcord
        print(f"Using nextcord version: {nextcord.__version__}")
    except ImportError:
        try:
            import disnake
            print(f"Using disnake version: {disnake.__version__}")
        except ImportError:
            print("No major Discord library found installed.")

This will directly tell you which library you’re working with and its version.

Key Differences Between Major Python Discord Libraries #

Let’s break down the most common options, especially focusing on the "rewrite" version you mentioned:

discord.py (Original) #

• The pioneering library that established the standard for Python Discord bots.
• The "rewrite" refers to its v1.x branch, which completely redesigned the API from the older v0.x to be more efficient, intuitive, and aligned with Discord’s latest features.
• Critical Note: Development stopped in 2021, so no new features or bug fixes are added. If you see a version like 1.7.3, that’s the final stable release of the original discord.py.

nextcord #

• A community-maintained fork of discord.py launched right after the original project ended.
• It carries forward the rewrite’s legacy, adding support for new Discord features (slash commands, threads, components like buttons/select menus) that weren’t present in the final discord.py version.
• Fully compatible with most discord.py rewrite code—you can often just swap import discord with import nextcord and your bot will work without major changes.

disnake #

• Another popular fork focused on staying up-to-date with Discord’s latest API changes.
• It includes enhanced support for components and has a highly active development team that prioritizes quick updates for new Discord features.
• Like nextcord, it’s mostly compatible with discord.py rewrite code, requiring only minimal adjustments.

Other Honorable Mentions #

• discord.py-self: A fork for user bots (note: user bots violate Discord’s Terms of Service, so use at your own risk).
• pycord: Similar to nextcord/disnake, another community fork with its own set of quality-of-life improvements.

Quick Transition Tips #

If you’re moving from an older discord.py version (pre-rewrite, v0.x) to a modern fork like nextcord/disnake:

• Confirm your current version first (using the methods above).
• The rewrite (v1.x) introduced async/await as the standard—if your code uses synchronous @client.event functions, you’ll need to add async and await where appropriate.
• Refer to the fork’s documentation for guidance on implementing new features like slash commands (now required for most bots on Discord).

Hope this clears up your confusion! Let me know if you need deeper details on any specific part.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者David_Can