Question 1

How to build a Steam chat bot with node-steam?

Accepted Answer

Use the SteamFriends handler to listen for 'friendMessage' events and send replies. First, instantiate SteamClient and SteamUser, log on, then handle chat interactions asynchronously with event listeners.

Question 2

node-steam vs Steamworks API – which should I use for trading bots?

Accepted Answer

node-steam is better for low-level control and direct server automation, but it risks bans as it violates Steam's ToS. Steamworks API is official but more restrictive; choose node-steam for flexibility, Steamworks for compliance.

Question 3

How to handle SteamID strings in JavaScript without errors?

Accepted Answer

Always treat SteamIDs as decimal strings in node-steam to avoid precision loss, as specified in the README. Use string operations for comparisons and avoid converting to numbers.

Question 4

What's the best way to update server lists in node-steam?

Accepted Answer

Save the server list from the 'servers' event to persistent storage and assign it to Steam.servers before connecting, since the bootstrapped list can become outdated and cause connection timeouts.

Question 5

Can node-steam send trade offers or just trade requests?

Accepted Answer

node-steam's SteamTrading handler only handles trade requests, not trade offers. For offers, you might need to integrate with Steam's web API separately, as noted in the README.

Question 6

Is node-steam safe from Steam account bans?

Accepted Answer

No, using node-steam for automation violates Steam's Terms of Service, so there's a risk of account bans. Avoid abusive behavior and use at your own risk, as it's not officially supported.

Question 7

How to fix installation issues with svn and curl on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Ensure svn and curl are installed and in your PATH, or consider using Docker or alternative setups. The dependency on these tools adds setup complexity, especially on non-Linux systems.

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