# start-bot - deterministic bot startup

Start the trading bot with the project-owned startup script. Do not inline or rewrite
process-management code in this command.

## Steps

1. Run:
   ```powershell
   python scripts\start_bot.py
   ```

2. Report the script output. A successful run prints the new PID and sends the
   Discord start notification.

The script stops existing `app/main.py` processes, starts exactly one new bot,
waits briefly to verify it is still alive, then writes `logs/bot.pid`.