diff --git a/.flake8 b/.flake8
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4529e15
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.flake8
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+[flake8]
+exclude =
+    .git,
+    __pycache__,
+    .venv,
+    venv,
+    build,
+    dist
diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index b20f884..d546774 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -212,13 +212,8 @@ async def _safe_ctx_send(message: str) -> None:
 
     async def on_app_command_error(self, interaction: discord.Interaction, error: app_commands.AppCommandError):
         """Handle slash command errors."""
-        # Silence unknown slash/app commands
-        # app_commands doesn't expose a simple CommandNotFound class in some versions, so be conservative
-        try:
-            from discord import app_commands as _appc
-            # In later versions, AppCommandError subclasses may exist; ignore generic NotFound-like errors
-        except Exception:
-            _appc = None
+        # Silence unknown slash/app commands.
+        # `app_commands` doesn't expose a stable CommandNotFound across versions, so be conservative.
 
         # If it's a cooldown, inform user
         if isinstance(error, app_commands.CommandOnCooldown):
diff --git a/cogs/afk.py b/cogs/afk.py
index da31df9..1820557 100644
--- a/cogs/afk.py
+++ b/cogs/afk.py
@@ -168,7 +168,6 @@ async def set_afk_command(self, ctx: commands.Context, *, reason: Optional[str]
         # Check if user is already AFK
         was_afk = self.is_afk(ctx.author.id)
         if was_afk:
-            old_info = self.get_afk_info(ctx.author.id)
             action_text = "updated"
         else:
             action_text = "set"
diff --git a/cogs/codebuddy_leaderboard.py b/cogs/codebuddy_leaderboard.py
index 58dd8d3..95cfd32 100644
--- a/cogs/codebuddy_leaderboard.py
+++ b/cogs/codebuddy_leaderboard.py
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ async def before_weekly_reset(self):
     @app_commands.command(name="codeweek", description="Show the weekly coding leaderboard")
     async def codeweek(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
         """Display the weekly leaderboard."""
-        start_time = datetime.datetime.now()
         try:
             # Immediate simple response first
             embed = discord.Embed(
@@ -126,7 +125,6 @@ async def codeweek(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
     @commands.command(name="codeweek", aliases=["cw", "cwlb"])
     async def codeweek_prefix(self, ctx):
         """Display the weekly leaderboard."""
-        start_time = datetime.datetime.now()
         try:
             # Immediate simple response first
             embed = discord.Embed(
@@ -202,7 +200,6 @@ async def codeweek_prefix(self, ctx):
     @app_commands.command(name="codestreak", description="Show the coding streak leaderboard")
     async def codestreak(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
         """Display the streak leaderboard."""
-        start_time = datetime.datetime.now()
         try:
             # Immediate simple response first
             embed = discord.Embed(
@@ -307,7 +304,6 @@ async def codestreak(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
     @commands.command(name="codestreak", aliases=["cs", "cslb"])
     async def codestreak_prefix(self, ctx):
         """Display the streak leaderboard."""
-        start_time = datetime.datetime.now()
         try:
             # Immediate simple response first
             embed = discord.Embed(
diff --git a/cogs/help.py b/cogs/help.py
index 0b74a63..d274c15 100644
--- a/cogs/help.py
+++ b/cogs/help.py
@@ -85,8 +85,6 @@ def __init__(self, bot: commands.Bot):
             )
         ]
         
-        # Track if we've added the Quiz category
-        quiz_added = False
         quiz_command_count = 0
         
         # Cogs to merge into Misc (kept lightweight)
@@ -292,7 +290,7 @@ def _create_category_embed(self, cog_name: str) -> discord.Embed:
             else:
                 embed.description = "No commands available in this category."
             
-            embed.set_footer(text=f"Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
+            embed.set_footer(text="Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
             return embed
         
         # Handle special Misc category that combines multiple cogs
@@ -365,7 +363,7 @@ def _create_category_embed(self, cog_name: str) -> discord.Embed:
             else:
                 embed.description = "No commands available in this category."
             
-            embed.set_footer(text=f"Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
+            embed.set_footer(text="Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
             return embed
         
         # Find the cog (case-insensitive)
@@ -452,7 +450,7 @@ def _create_category_embed(self, cog_name: str) -> discord.Embed:
         else:
             embed.description = "No commands available in this category."
         
-        embed.set_footer(text=f"Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
+        embed.set_footer(text="Use ?helpmenu <command> for detailed help")
         return embed
 
 
diff --git a/cogs/misc.py b/cogs/misc.py
index 1235fdf..7c46807 100644
--- a/cogs/misc.py
+++ b/cogs/misc.py
@@ -351,9 +351,7 @@ async def bug_report(self, ctx: commands.Context, *, bug: str):
         """Report a bug to the support server."""
         # Support server channel ID
         SUPPORT_CHANNEL_ID = 1452739906525728828
-        
-        # Get interaction for hybrid command
-        interaction = ctx.interaction or ctx
+
         user = ctx.author
         guild = ctx.guild
         
diff --git a/cogs/rockpaperscissors.py b/cogs/rockpaperscissors.py
index bc9b561..487bf3c 100644
--- a/cogs/rockpaperscissors.py
+++ b/cogs/rockpaperscissors.py
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ def format_message(self, cancelled=False):
                 winner = self.game.players[winner_id]
                 body = f"\n{winner.mention} has **won!**\n\n"
             else:
-                body = f"Draw!\n\n"
+                body = "Draw!\n\n"
             body += f"{self.format_player_line_endgame(0)}\n{self.format_player_line_endgame(1)}"
             if rounds:
                 body += f"\n\n{rounds}"
diff --git a/cogs/staff_applications.py b/cogs/staff_applications.py
index 1ce3ea1..a6850bd 100644
--- a/cogs/staff_applications.py
+++ b/cogs/staff_applications.py
@@ -487,10 +487,6 @@ async def on_interaction(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
                 # But to make it work, I need to respond.
                 # If the view was attached via `add_view`, it handles it. If not, this global listener does.
                 
-                parts = custom_id.split(':')
-                action = parts[1]
-                user_id = int(parts[2])
-                
                 # We need to recreate the modal logic here manually since the View instance is lost
                 # But `send_modal` needs a Modal instance.
                 # Checking if the interaction was already handled (if View was attached)?
diff --git a/cogs/starboard.py b/cogs/starboard.py
index 4e26ac8..af27f91 100644
--- a/cogs/starboard.py
+++ b/cogs/starboard.py
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ async def starboard_setup(self, ctx: commands.Context, channel: discord.TextChan
         
         embed = create_success_embed(
             " Starboard Setup Complete!",
-            f"Your modern starboard system is now active and ready to showcase your community's best messages!"
+            "Your modern starboard system is now active and ready to showcase your community's best messages!"
         )
         embed.color = 0x00FF7F  # Spring green
         embed.add_field(name=" Channel", value=channel.mention, inline=True)
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ async def starboard_stats(self, ctx: commands.Context):
             
         embed = discord.Embed(
             title="⭐ Starboard Statistics",
-            description=f"Here's how your server is shining!",
+            description="Here's how your server is shining!",
             color=color
         )
         
@@ -916,7 +916,7 @@ async def update_starboard_message(self, message: discord.Message, star_count: i
             async with aiosqlite.connect(self.database_path) as db:
                 await db.execute("DELETE FROM starred_messages WHERE starboard_message_id = ?", (starboard_msg_id,))
                 await db.commit()
-        except Exception as e:
+        except Exception:
             self.logger.exception(f"Error updating starboard message {starboard_msg_id} for original {message.id}")
             
     async def remove_starboard_message(self, starboard_msg_id: int, settings: Dict):
@@ -930,7 +930,7 @@ async def remove_starboard_message(self, starboard_msg_id: int, settings: Dict):
             await starboard_msg.delete()
         except discord.NotFound:
             pass  # Already deleted
-        except Exception as e:
+        except Exception:
             self.logger.exception(f"Error removing starboard message {starboard_msg_id}")
             
     async def create_starboard_embed(self, message: discord.Message, star_count: int, settings: Dict) -> discord.Embed:
@@ -952,7 +952,8 @@ async def create_starboard_embed(self, message: discord.Message, star_count: int
             content = content[:1500] + "..."
 
         # Highlight the message by using a block quote style in the description
-        description = f"> {content.replace('\n', '\n> ')}"
+        quoted_content = content.replace("\n", "\n> ")
+        description = f"> {quoted_content}"
 
         embed = discord.Embed(
             description=description,
diff --git a/cogs/tickets.py b/cogs/tickets.py
index d3e8f26..86fbc53 100644
--- a/cogs/tickets.py
+++ b/cogs/tickets.py
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ async def _restore_persistent_views(self):
                     
                     # Fetch the message to ensure it exists
                     try:
-                        message = await channel.fetch_message(message_id)
+                        await channel.fetch_message(message_id)
                         # Create and attach the persistent view
                         view = TicketPanelView(self)
                         # The view is automatically registered due to persistent custom_id
@@ -1090,9 +1090,9 @@ async def ticket_log_setup(self, ctx, channel: Optional[discord.TextChannel] = N
                 embed.add_field(
                     name="ℹ️ Information", 
                     value="Ticket actions (create, close, claim) will be logged to this channel.\n\n"
-                          f"• **Change it:** `/ticketlog #new-channel`\n"
-                          f"• **Disable custom:** `/ticketlog-disable`\n"
-                          f"• **Quick disable:** Rename this channel",
+                          "• **Change it:** `/ticketlog #new-channel`\n"
+                          "• **Disable custom:** `/ticketlog-disable`\n"
+                          "• **Quick disable:** Rename this channel",
                     inline=False
                 )
             else:
@@ -1265,10 +1265,10 @@ async def ticket_support_role(self, ctx, role: Optional[discord.Role] = None):
                 )
                 embed.add_field(
                     name="ℹ️ Information", 
-                    value=f"This role will be pinged when new tickets are created.\n\n"
-                          f"• **Change it:** `/ticketsupport @new-role`\n"
-                          f"• **Remove it:** `/ticketsupport-disable`\n"
-                          f"• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel #channel @role`",
+                      value="This role will be pinged when new tickets are created.\n\n"
+                          "• **Change it:** `/ticketsupport @new-role`\n"
+                          "• **Remove it:** `/ticketsupport-disable`\n"
+                          "• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel #channel @role`",
                     inline=False
                 )
             else:
@@ -1670,10 +1670,10 @@ async def ticket_report_role(self, ctx, role: Optional[discord.Role] = None):
                 )
                 embed.add_field(
                     name="ℹ️ Information", 
-                    value=f"This role will be pinged when report tickets are created.\n\n"
-                          f"• **Change it:** `/ticketreport @new-role`\n"
-                          f"• **Remove it:** `/ticketreport-disable`\n"
-                          f"• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel report_role:@role`",
+                      value="This role will be pinged when report tickets are created.\n\n"
+                          "• **Change it:** `/ticketreport @new-role`\n"
+                          "• **Remove it:** `/ticketreport-disable`\n"
+                          "• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel report_role:@role`",
                     inline=False
                 )
             else:
@@ -1809,10 +1809,10 @@ async def ticket_partner_role(self, ctx, role: Optional[discord.Role] = None):
                 )
                 embed.add_field(
                     name="ℹ️ Information", 
-                    value=f"This role will be pinged when partnership tickets are created.\n\n"
-                          f"• **Change it:** `/ticketpartner @new-role`\n"
-                          f"• **Remove it:** `/ticketpartner-disable`\n"
-                          f"• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel partner_role:@role`",
+                      value="This role will be pinged when partnership tickets are created.\n\n"
+                          "• **Change it:** `/ticketpartner @new-role`\n"
+                          "• **Remove it:** `/ticketpartner-disable`\n"
+                          "• **Set via panel:** `/ticketpanel partner_role:@role`",
                     inline=False
                 )
             else:
diff --git a/utils/codebuddy_database.py b/utils/codebuddy_database.py
index c87441c..e24c497 100644
--- a/utils/codebuddy_database.py
+++ b/utils/codebuddy_database.py
@@ -445,8 +445,6 @@ async def increment_quest_quiz_count(user_id: int):
     Increment the quiz count for today's quest.
     Returns True if quest was completed with this quiz.
     """
-    today = datetime.date.today()
-    
     async with aiosqlite.connect(DB_PATH) as db:
         # Get current progress
         progress = await get_daily_quest_progress(user_id)
@@ -481,8 +479,6 @@ async def mark_quest_voted(user_id: int):
     Mark that the user has voted today.
     Returns True if quest was completed with this vote.
     """
-    today = datetime.date.today()
-    
     async with aiosqlite.connect(DB_PATH) as db:
         # Get current progress
         progress = await get_daily_quest_progress(user_id)
diff --git a/utils/codingquestions.py b/utils/codingquestions.py
index a372083..6a699d0 100644
--- a/utils/codingquestions.py
+++ b/utils/codingquestions.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 def get_random_question():
     """Returns a non repeating randomized question"""
-    global _index, _question_pool
+    global _index
 
     if _index >= len(_question_pool):
         random.shuffle(_question_pool)
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ def get_random_question():
     _index += 1
     return fix_question(q)
 
+
+
 def fix_question(question):
     """Randomizes options while keeping the correct answer accurate."""
     # Extract answer text.