CHECKLIST.md

Pre-Launch Checklist

Use this checklist before deploying OpenLLM.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+ installed
• Discord bot created at Discord Developer Portal
• At least one LLM API key obtained
• Bot invited to your Discord server

Installation

• Project downloaded/cloned
• Virtual environment created (python -m venv venv)
• Virtual environment activated
• Dependencies installed (pip install -r requirements.txt)

Configuration

Discord Setup

• Discord bot token copied
• MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT enabled in Developer Portal
• SERVER MEMBERS INTENT enabled (optional)
• Bot has necessary permissions in Discord server:
  • Read Messages/View Channels
  • Send Messages
  • Read Message History

Environment Variables (.env)

• .env file created from .env.example
• DISCORD_TOKEN set
• At least one LLM provider API key set:
  • OPENAI_API_KEY (if using OpenAI)
  • ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (if using Anthropic)
  • OPENROUTER_API_KEY (if using OpenRouter)
  • Ollama installed and running (if using local models)

Web Search (Optional)

• Search provider chosen
• API keys configured (if not using DuckDuckGo):
  • GOOGLE_API_KEY and GOOGLE_CSE_ID (for Google)
  • BRAVE_API_KEY (for Brave)
  • SEARXNG_URL (for SearxNG)

Configuration File

• config.yaml exists and is valid
• Default LLM provider set correctly
• Default model specified
• Temperature and max_tokens configured
• Tools enabled/disabled as desired
• System prompts customized (optional)

First Run

• Setup wizard completed (python main.py --setup)
• Bot starts without errors
• Database created (data/bot.db exists)
• Logs directory created (logs/)
• Bot shows "logged in" message

Testing

Basic Functionality

• Bot appears online in Discord
• Bot responds to mentions (@BotName hello)
• Bot responds to prefix commands (!hello)
• Responses are relevant and coherent
• Conversation context is maintained

Tools

• Web search tool works (if enabled)
• Tool results are incorporated into responses
• No errors when using tools

Dashboard

• Dashboard accessible at http://localhost:5000
• Bot status shows "Online"
• Connected servers listed
• Usage statistics visible
• Tools and providers listed correctly

Configuration

• Server-specific settings work (if configured)
• Different settings for different servers (if applicable)
• Configuration changes persist after restart

Security

• .env file is in .gitignore
• API keys are not exposed in logs
• Dashboard is not publicly accessible (or secured)
• Bot permissions are minimal necessary
• Content moderation enabled (if in public servers)

Performance

• Response time is acceptable (< 10 seconds typically)
• No memory leaks after extended use
• Database size is reasonable
• Logs are rotating properly

Documentation

• README.md reviewed
• Setup guide followed (docs/SETUP.md)
• Configuration examples reviewed (docs/EXAMPLES.md)
• Team members know how to use the bot

Production Deployment (if applicable)

• Bot running as a service/daemon
• Auto-restart on failure configured
• Backups configured for database
• Monitoring/alerting set up
• Rate limiting considered
• Cost monitoring in place

Optional Features

Plugins

• Plugin system enabled (if using)
• Plugins loaded and working
• Plugin permissions configured correctly

Moderation

• Content moderation enabled (if needed)
• Moderation rules configured
• Test cases passed

Advanced Configuration

• Multiple LLM providers configured
• Per-server customization implemented
• Custom tools developed (if needed)
• Analytics reviewed

Common Issues Checked

• All import errors resolved
• No missing dependencies
• Database permissions correct
• Firewall allows dashboard port (if remote access needed)
• Token budget sufficient for expected usage
• API rate limits understood

Final Verification

• Bot has been running stable for at least 1 hour
• Multiple conversations tested
• Different servers tested (if multi-server)
• Error logs reviewed (should be minimal)
• Performance is acceptable
• Cost per request is reasonable

Support Preparation

• Logs accessible for debugging
• Configuration backed up
• Documentation bookmarked
• Support contacts identified
• Rollback plan prepared

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Deployment Checklist Score

Count your checkmarks:

• All checked: Ready for production! 🚀
• 90%+ checked: Almost there, review unchecked items
• 80-90% checked: Good progress, but more testing needed
• < 80% checked: Not ready, complete remaining items

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Post-Deployment

After 24 hours of operation:

• Review usage statistics
• Check for any errors in logs
• Verify cost is within budget
• Collect user feedback
• Adjust configuration as needed

After 1 week:

• Review total costs
• Analyze usage patterns
• Optimize configuration
• Update documentation if needed
• Plan any enhancements

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Date Completed: _______________
Deployed By: _______________
Version: 1.0.0

Good luck with OpenLLM! 🎉