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

# erlc.dev Studio: Automate Your ERLC Server Without Code

> erlc.dev Studio is a no-code automation platform for ERLC server owners. Build Discord bots, react to in-game events, and automate your community.

erlc.dev Studio is a visual automation platform built specifically for Emergency Response: Liberty County (ERLC) server owners and staff. Using a drag-and-drop block editor powered by Blockly, you can build powerful Discord bots, react to in-game events, and automate your community workflows — all without writing a single line of code. If you can describe what you want to happen, you can build it in Studio.

## Who Is Studio For?

Studio is designed for ERLC server owners, co-owners, and senior staff members who want more control over their community experience but don't have a development background. Whether you run a small private server or a large public roleplay community, Studio gives you the tools to automate the repetitive and complex parts of server management.

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  <Card title="Server Owners" icon="crown">
    Automate moderation, announcements, and server status updates without relying on a developer.
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    Build custom commands and workflows your staff can trigger directly from Discord.
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  <Card title="Community Managers" icon="megaphone">
    Keep your community informed with automatic in-game event notifications and role assignments.
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    If you've never written code before, Studio's visual block editor is the perfect starting point.
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## What Problems Does Studio Solve?

Running an ERLC server involves a lot of moving parts. You need to welcome new players, log patrol activity, manage Discord roles, respond to slash commands, and keep staff informed — often all at once. Traditionally, solving these problems required hiring a developer or learning to code. Studio removes that barrier entirely.

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  <Card title="No Developer Required" icon="code-slash">
    Build fully functional Discord bots and in-game automations using visual blocks — no JavaScript, Python, or API knowledge needed.
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    React to what's happening inside your ERLC server the moment it happens, from player joins to command usage.
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    Store and retrieve information between automation runs using data variables — track stats, flags, and player records without a separate database.
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    Your automations run in the cloud. You don't need to keep a bot process running on your own machine.
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## What Can You Automate?

Studio covers five major categories of automation. Each one maps to a set of blocks in the visual editor that you can combine freely.

### Discord Bot Automations

Build a fully featured Discord bot for your server without any hosting or coding. Respond to slash commands, send messages to channels, post embeds when in-game events occur, and handle button or modal interactions — all through blocks.

### In-Game Event Responses

React to live ERLC events such as a player joining the server, a player leaving, or other server activity. Use the `erlc_when_event` trigger block to start an automation the moment something happens in-game, then chain action blocks to respond however you need.

### Database & Variable Storage

Use persistent data variables to store information that survives between automation runs. Track how many times a player has joined, record staff patrol times, or flag a user for follow-up — all without a separate database service.

### AI-Powered Responses

Connect Studio to AI capabilities to generate dynamic, context-aware responses for your community. Handle support questions, moderate content, or create interactive experiences that adapt to what players say.

### Roblox Verification

Automate the link between your players' Roblox accounts and their Discord profiles. Trigger role assignments, channel access, and welcome messages the moment a player verifies — no manual checking required.

## The Visual Block Editor

Every automation in Studio is built inside the **workspace** — a drag-and-drop canvas where you snap blocks together like puzzle pieces. Each automation starts with an **event block** (the trigger) and is followed by one or more **action blocks** (the steps to execute). Value blocks plug into inputs to supply dynamic data such as a player's name or a message from an event.

<Note>
  You can only use blocks from the Studio block catalog. The editor will only offer valid connections, so you can't accidentally wire incompatible blocks together.
</Note>

The block editor saves your work automatically and shows you a live preview of your automation's logic. When you're ready, you can test any automation instantly using the built-in **Test Run** trigger — no need to wait for a real event to fire.

## Next Steps

Ready to build your first automation? Head to the [Quickstart guide](/quickstart) to link your ERLC server, connect your Discord bot, and have your first automation running in under ten minutes.


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