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+# FrugalityBot
+
+Frugality is a Discord Bot written in Ruby using `discordrb` and PostgreSQL. It's usage is meant to track your own finances. Work in progress.
+
+## Features
+1. Commands are separated into individual files in `src/commands`. This is the only place you'll need to add a new command.
+2. Automatically loads and registers new command files on startup.
+3. Uses PostgreSQL to store user data.
+4. Supports Discord's slash commands.
+
+## Prerequisites
+Before running the bot, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
+* **Ruby 3.3**
+* **Bundler**
+* **PostgreSQL**
+* **Git**
+
+## Installation
+1.  **Clone the repository:**
+    ```bash
+    git clone [https://git.thenight.club/csxkdv/FrugalityBot.git](https://git.thenight.club/csxkdv/FrugalityBot.git)
+    cd FrugalityBot
+    ```
+
+2.  **Configure Bundler locally:**
+    This ensures gems are installed inside the project folder to avoid permission issues.
+    ```bash
+    bundle config set --local path 'vendor/bundle'
+    ```
+
+3.  **Install Dependencies:**
+    ```bash
+    bundle install
+    ```
+
+## Database Setup
+The bot requires a PostgreSQL database.
+
+1.  **Create a database user:**
+    ```bash
+    sudo -u postgres createuser -s user
+    ```
+
+2.  **Create the database:**
+    ```bash
+    createdb database
+    ```
+    **The database name is also specified [here](https://git.thenight.club/csxkdv/FrugalityBot/src/branch/main/src/database.rb). Ensure it's the same as the one you'll use.**
+
+    *Note: The bot will automatically create the necessary tables (like `total_money`) the first time it connects. If you want new tables, update the database file as desired.*
+
+## Configuration
+
+1.  Create a `.env` file in the root directory:
+    ```bash
+    touch .env
+    ```
+
+2.  Add your secrets to the `.env` file:
+    ```env
+    BOT_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here
+    ```
+
+## Usage
+To start the bot, you must use `bundle exec` to load the local dependencies:
+```bash
+bundle exec ruby main.rb
+```
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