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Lyndon Kaleb edited this page Apr 15, 2026 · 1 revision

AI Chat Modes

MC Presence supports four AI chat modes per session, powered by the Anthropic Claude API. Each mode defines how the bot interacts with players in-game.

Requirements

  • An Anthropic API key set in Settings > AI Chat
  • The session must be connected to the server
  • An AI mode must be selected in the session's Behavior panel

Modes

Off

No AI responses. The bot is silent and only maintains presence on the server.

AFK Responder

The bot acts as you — away from keyboard.

Behavior:

  • Only responds when directly mentioned by name or whispered to
  • Tells players you're AFK
  • Directs server questions to the support bot (if one is running)
  • Greets new players with a welcome message
  • Says "wb" (welcome back) to returning players

Best for: Your main account when you want to maintain presence and be polite while away.

Support Bot

A full AI assistant that answers server questions.

Behavior:

  • Only responds to @mentions (e.g., @BotName how do I claim land?) or whispers
  • Has access to tools:
    • Read plugin configs — looks up server plugin settings to answer config questions
    • Player lookup — checks playtime, first join date, stats
    • Web search — searches for vanilla Minecraft info and plugin documentation
  • Offers help proactively when frustration is detected (rate-limited)
  • Can be silenced by the server owner via in-game chat

Admin commands (owner only, must mention the bot):

  • @BotName shut up / be quiet / silence — silences for 5 minutes (or specify: shut up 10 min)
  • @BotName resume — cancels silence early
  • @BotName status — shows active/silenced state and daily message count

Assistant Name: When this mode is active, you can set a custom name (e.g., "Helper", "Guide") that displays in the dashboard chat log and is used in the AI's self-references.

Best for: A dedicated bot account running as your server's help system.

Player Disguise

The bot pretends to be a real player.

Behavior:

  • Only responds when mentioned by name or whispered to
  • Types in lowercase, uses shorthand (u, ur, ngl, lol, idk, etc.)
  • Keeps responses very short (1-8 words)
  • Denies being a bot if asked
  • Greets new players with casual "welcome" messages
  • Says "wb" to returning players
  • Sometimes responds with "ty" when other players also say "wb"
  • Has a 15% chance to ignore mentions (feels human)

Best for: Making your server feel more active. Multiple disguise bots with different accounts create a natural atmosphere.

Greeting System

All AI modes (except Off) participate in the greeting system:

  • First-time joins — detected via server broadcast messages. Bots send a welcome message appropriate to their mode.
  • Returning players — disguise and AFK bots say "wb". Support bots stay silent for returning players.
  • Staggered delays — when multiple disguise bots are running, greetings are staggered with random delays so they don't all fire at once.
  • Deduplication — 30-second window per bot/player pair prevents double greetings. 5-minute cooldown per player prevents spam on quick reconnects.

Rate Limiting

All AI modes are rate-limited:

  • Max 3 messages per 30 seconds per bot
  • Message deduplication — identical messages within 30 seconds are suppressed
  • Per-player cooldown — configurable in Settings (default: 15 seconds)
  • Daily tracking — message counts are tracked per bot per day

Tips

  • Run one support bot and multiple disguise bots for the best effect
  • Set the support bot's Assistant Name to something players will remember
  • Use the Server Info field in Settings to give the AI context about your server's features, plugins, and rules
  • Customize prompts in Settings > Prompts if the defaults don't match your server's tone
  • The Owner Username setting lets you use admin commands without the bot treating you as a regular player

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