I built a Discord Bot Platform using Google Antigravity & Gemini 3 (Solo Dev Journey)
Source: Dev.to
Introduction
Being a solo developer in 2025 is a completely different game than it was just two years ago. I recently launched DiscordForge – a premium directory for Discord bots. My goal was to fix the broken discovery system of current bot lists (spam, malware, fake upvotes). As a solo founder, I had to move fast.
Tools Used
- Google Antigravity – Replaced VS Code as my primary IDE.
- Gemini 3 – Powered intent‑based search and verification logic.
Multi‑Agent Orchestration
Building a platform involves constant context‑switching:
- Frontend – React/Next.js components
- Backend – Verification logic, API
- Database – Schema management
In Antigravity I could run separate coding agents for each context simultaneously within the IDE. It felt less like coding alone and more like directing a small team of junior developers. For example, I tasked one agent with refactoring the Navbar component while I focused on the complex OAuth2 logic with another.
Smarter Search with Gemini 3
Most bot lists rely on basic ElasticSearch, which struggles with intent‑based queries. Gemini 3 handles two critical improvements:
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Intent‑Based Search
- User query: “I need a bot that stops people from spamming links.”
- Old search: 0 results (no bot named “stops people”).
- Gemini 3: Understands context → Returns AutoMod or Wick.
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Deep‑Thinking Verification
When a developer submits a bot, we don’t just check if it’s online. The model analyzes submission metadata and permission requests.- Example: A “Calculator Bot” requesting ADMINISTRATOR permissions is flagged immediately as suspicious.
Verification System
We now run a Forge Verified system that ensures higher safety than traditional lists. The combination of Antigravity’s multi‑agent workflow and Gemini 3’s deep analysis makes the platform production‑ready in record time.
Call to Action
If you are building with the new Google stack, I’d love to hear your thoughts. And if you have a Discord bot, come test our verification system!
Check it out here: DiscordForge.org