updated tech stack for newer versions of python, removed pyaudio. refactored configuration into .env file and integration inside logic, removed repeat config reads

main.py

@@ -3,6 +3,16 @@ from bot import Groovy
 import config
 import help
 
+# Validate configuration before starting
+try:
+    config.validate_config()
+    config.print_config_info()
+except ValueError as e:
+    print(f"❌ Configuration Error:\n{e}")
+    print("\n💡 Tip: Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your values")
+    exit(1)
+
+# Initialize bot with validated config
 client = Groovy(command_prefix=config.get_prefix(), intents=discord.Intents.all())
 
 @client.event
@@ -25,4 +35,5 @@ async def on_voice_state_update(member, before, after):
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error auto-disconnecting: {e}")
 
-client.run(config.get_login("live"))
+# Run bot with environment-appropriate token
+client.run(config.get_discord_token())