maxwellQuick guide
Less setup.
More conversation.
Start with one request. Adjust the rest when you need to.
Ask Maxwell
Where Maxwell is available in Discord, type /maxwell, fill in prompt, and send it. Attach a supported file or image when it helps explain your question.
/config → Default visibility to turn public replies off for your future requests. An explicit visibility option overrides your saved default.Make it yours
Open /config for a private menu with an overview of your choices. Select a setting, read what it does, and pick an option. Changes save immediately. Reset restores that setting's default.
| Setting | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Default visibility | Public replies in the channel, or private replies only you can see. |
| Response mode | Normal answers, research, summaries, explanations, rewrites, translations, brainstorming, or code. |
| Web research | Automatic search, always search, or no web search. |
| Answer detail | Quick, balanced, or deep answers. |
| Channel context | None, or the last 10, 25, or 50 accessible messages in this channel. |
| Language & reply style | Your preferred language and tone. Protected instructions and permissions still apply. |
| Bring your own key | Select a supported provider and model, save an encrypted key, test it, or delete it. |
Change direction
Use /cancel in the same channel to stop your running request. It only cancels requests that belong to you.
Set up a server
Server owners and members with Manage Server can open the This server area in /config. Choose response channels, optional tools, capability groups, moderation, progress messages, and ticket greetings. These choices apply to that server; your personal reply settings apply to your requests.
Private requests cannot perform server-wide actions. Switch a request to Public when asking for an action that affects the server. Discord permissions and Maxwell's tool policies still apply.
Run your own Maxwell
The software is free under the MIT license. You'll need Docker, Git, curl, Python 3, an official Discord bot token, and a compatible model endpoint. Follow the installation guide for privileged Discord intents and provider setup.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Z3ki/Maxwell-bot/main/easy-install.sh | bashRead the installer before running it. Linux is the primary target; on macOS or Windows, install Docker Desktop first.
Full installation guide ↗ · Read the installer ↗
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