diff --git a/src/discord-bot.ts b/src/discord-bot.ts
index 627bc9f..9158806 100644
--- a/src/discord-bot.ts
+++ b/src/discord-bot.ts
@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ export class DiscordBot {
         console.log(`Connected to ${this.client.guilds.cache.size} guild(s)`);
         this.setupMessageHandler();
         this.setupInteractionHandler();
+
+        // Debug: confirm we're listening for messages
+        console.log(`[DEBUG] Message intent enabled, listening for messageCreate events`);
         resolve();
       });