Vortex Operations Center

Bots & Automation

Automated tools to track storms, manage LOAs, and keep the server running smoothly. Built for signal, not noise.

Featured bots

Weather Bot

Pulls NWS data, radar snapshots, and geo-targeted alerts for fast situational awareness.

  • `/radar [location]` — fetch a radar grab
  • `/alerts [state]` — latest watches and warnings
  • `/outlook` — quick SPC overview

LOA Bot

Manages Leaves of Absence and keeps pings clean by flagging availability automatically.

  • `/loa set [dates]` — announce your LOA
  • `/loa status` — view your current status
  • `/loa clear` — return to active duty

Utility / Moderation Bot

Moderation helpers, logging, and quality-of-life tools tuned for operations tempo.

  • `/note [user]` — staff note logging
  • `/clean [count]` — channel tidy-up
  • `/whois [user]` — quick context

Alert Relay Bot

Forwards watch/warning info to specialized channels with concise summaries.

  • Role-based channel routing
  • Configurable severity thresholds
  • Automatic expiry clean-up

Full command documentation coming soon.