> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usekao.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bot Commands

> Use Kao's Discord slash commands when a connected bot supports them.

## Overview

The dashboard is the primary way to use Kao. Some connected bots also expose Discord slash commands for quick server actions.

Use `/help` in Discord to see the commands available for your server. Available commands depend on the bot setup and server permissions.

## Common commands

| Command         | What it does                 |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `/help`         | Shows available Kao commands |
| `/status`       | Shows server emoji capacity  |
| `/emojis`       | Browses server emojis        |
| `/emoji delete` | Deletes a server emoji       |
| `/emoji rename` | Renames a server emoji       |
| `/settings`     | Shows bot settings           |

## Import commands

Some BYOB or command-enabled setups can import from Discord:

| Command        | What it does                 |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `/7tv`         | Imports from a 7TV set       |
| `/import url`  | Imports one emote from a URL |
| `/import bttv` | Imports from BetterTTV       |
| `/import ffz`  | Imports from FrankerFaceZ    |

For most hosted bot workflows, use the dashboard **Import** page instead.

## Collection, backup, and rotation commands

When the bot is linked to Kao's dashboard features, these commands may be available:

| Command             | What it does                       |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `/collection list`  | Lists your collections             |
| `/collection apply` | Applies a collection to the server |
| `/backup create`    | Creates a server emoji backup      |
| `/backup list`      | Lists recent backups               |
| `/rotation status`  | Shows rotation schedules           |
| `/rotation trigger` | Runs a rotation now                |
| `/rotation pause`   | Pauses a rotation                  |
| `/rotation resume`  | Resumes a rotation                 |

## Who can use commands?

Server settings control who can use bot commands. Depending on your setup, commands can be limited to the owner, server admins, selected Discord roles, or specific users.

## Troubleshooting

| Problem                        | What to check                                                   |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Command does not appear        | Refresh Discord, check the bot is installed, or use `/help`     |
| Command says permission denied | Your server settings may limit command access                   |
| Import command fails           | Check server capacity and Manage Emojis and Stickers permission |
| Hosted bot import is confusing | Use the dashboard **Import** page for the hosted setup          |

## Next steps

<CardGrid>
  <Card title="Importing Emotes" href="/guides/importing-emotes">
    Use the dashboard import flow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Server Settings" href="/guides/server-settings">
    Control command access and notifications.
  </Card>
</CardGrid>