diff --git a/bolt.go b/bolt.go
index 5478a2c..d01d268 100644
--- a/bolt.go
+++ b/bolt.go
@@ -51,7 +51,8 @@ func New() *bolt {
 	bot.Identify.Intents = BOT_INTENTS
 
 	return &bolt{
-		Session: bot,
+		Session:  bot,
+		Commands: make(map[string]Command, 0),
 	}
 }