Discord Bot Blocks
Blocks for interacting with Discord using bot tokens, including sending messages, managing threads, and reading channel data.
Create Discord Thread
What it is
Creates a new thread in a Discord channel.
How it works
This block uses the Discord API with a bot token to create a new thread in a specified channel. Threads can be public or private (private requires Boost Level 2+).
Configure auto-archive duration and optionally send an initial message when the thread is created.
Inputs
channel_name
Channel ID or channel name to create the thread in
str
Yes
server_name
Server name (only needed if using channel name)
str
No
thread_name
The name of the thread to create
str
Yes
is_private
Whether to create a private thread (requires Boost Level 2+) or public thread
bool
No
auto_archive_duration
Duration before the thread is automatically archived
"60" | "1440" | "4320" | "10080"
No
message_content
Optional initial message to send in the thread
str
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
Operation status
str
thread_id
ID of the created thread
str
thread_name
Name of the created thread
str
Possible use case
Support Tickets: Create threads for individual support conversations to keep channels organized.
Discussion Topics: Automatically create threads for new topics or announcements.
Project Channels: Spin up discussion threads for specific tasks or features.
Discord Channel Info
What it is
Resolves Discord channel names to IDs and vice versa.
How it works
This block resolves Discord channel identifiers, converting between channel names and IDs. It queries the Discord API to find the channel and returns comprehensive information including server details.
Useful for workflows that receive channel names but need IDs for other Discord operations.
Inputs
channel_identifier
Channel name or channel ID to look up
str
Yes
server_name
Server name (optional, helps narrow down search)
str
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
channel_id
The channel's ID
str
channel_name
The channel's name
str
server_id
The server's ID
str
server_name
The server's name
str
channel_type
Type of channel (text, voice, etc)
str
Possible use case
Dynamic Routing: Look up channel IDs to route messages to user-specified channels by name.
Validation: Verify channel existence before attempting to send messages.
Workflow Setup: Get channel details during workflow configuration.
Discord User Info
What it is
Gets information about a Discord user by their ID.
How it works
This block retrieves information about a Discord user by their ID. It queries the Discord API and returns profile details including username, display name, avatar, and account creation date.
The user must be visible to your bot (share a server with your bot).
Inputs
user_id
The Discord user ID to get information about
str
Yes
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
user_id
The user's ID (passed through for chaining)
str
username
The user's username
str
display_name
The user's display name
str
discriminator
The user's discriminator (if applicable)
str
avatar_url
URL to the user's avatar
str
is_bot
Whether the user is a bot
bool
created_at
When the account was created
str
Possible use case
User Profiling: Get user details to personalize responses or create user profiles.
Mention Resolution: Look up user information when processing mentions in messages.
Activity Logging: Retrieve user details for logging or analytics purposes.
Read Discord Messages
What it is
Reads messages from a Discord channel using a bot token.
How it works
The block uses a Discord bot to log into a server and listen for new messages. When a message is received, it extracts the content, channel name, and username of the sender. If the message contains a text file attachment, the block also retrieves and includes the file's content.
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
message_content
The content of the message received
str
message_id
The ID of the message
str
channel_id
The ID of the channel
str
channel_name
The name of the channel the message was received from
str
user_id
The ID of the user who sent the message
str
username
The username of the user who sent the message
str
Possible use case
This block could be used to monitor a Discord channel for support requests. When a user posts a message, the block captures it, allowing another part of the system to process and respond to the request.
Reply To Discord Message
What it is
Replies to a specific Discord message.
How it works
This block sends a reply to a specific Discord message, creating a threaded reply that references the original message. Optionally mention the original author to notify them.
The reply appears linked to the original message in Discord's UI, maintaining conversation context.
Inputs
channel_id
The channel ID where the message to reply to is located
str
Yes
message_id
The ID of the message to reply to
str
Yes
reply_content
The content of the reply
str
Yes
mention_author
Whether to mention the original message author
bool
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
Operation status
str
reply_id
ID of the reply message
str
Possible use case
Conversation Bots: Reply to user questions maintaining conversation context.
Support Responses: Respond to support requests by replying to the original message.
Interactive Commands: Reply to command messages with results or confirmations.
Send Discord DM
What it is
Sends a direct message to a Discord user using their user ID.
How it works
This block sends a direct message to a Discord user. It opens a DM channel with the user (if not already open) and sends the message. The user must allow DMs from server members or share a server with your bot.
Returns the message ID of the sent DM for tracking purposes.
Inputs
user_id
The Discord user ID to send the DM to (e.g., '123456789012345678')
str
Yes
message_content
The content of the direct message to send
str
Yes
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
The status of the operation
str
message_id
The ID of the sent message
str
Possible use case
Private Notifications: Send private alerts or notifications to specific users.
Welcome Messages: DM new server members with welcome information.
Verification Systems: Send verification codes or instructions via DM.
Send Discord Embed
What it is
Sends a rich embed message to a Discord channel.
How it works
This block sends a rich embed message to a Discord channel. Embeds support formatted content with titles, descriptions, colors, images, thumbnails, author sections, footers, and structured fields.
Configure the embed's appearance with colors, images, and multiple fields for organized information display.
Inputs
channel_identifier
Channel ID or channel name to send the embed to
str
Yes
server_name
Server name (only needed if using channel name)
str
No
title
The title of the embed
str
No
description
The main content/description of the embed
str
No
color
Embed color as integer (e.g., 0x00ff00 for green)
int
No
thumbnail_url
URL for the thumbnail image
str
No
image_url
URL for the main embed image
str
No
author_name
Author name to display
str
No
footer_text
Footer text
str
No
fields
List of field dictionaries with 'name', 'value', and optional 'inline' keys
List[Dict[str, Any]]
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
Operation status
str
message_id
ID of the sent embed message
str
Possible use case
Status Updates: Send formatted status updates with colors and structured information.
Data Displays: Present data in organized embed fields for easy reading.
Announcements: Create visually appealing announcements with images and branding.
Send Discord File
What it is
Sends a file attachment to a Discord channel.
How it works
This block uploads and sends a file attachment to a Discord channel. It supports various file types including images, documents, and other media. Files can be provided as URLs, data URIs, or local paths.
Optionally include a message along with the file attachment.
Inputs
channel_identifier
Channel ID or channel name to send the file to
str
Yes
server_name
Server name (only needed if using channel name)
str
No
file
The file to send (URL, data URI, or local path). Supports images, videos, documents, etc.
str (file)
Yes
filename
Name of the file when sent (e.g., 'report.pdf', 'image.png')
str
No
message_content
Optional message to send with the file
str
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
Operation status
str
message_id
ID of the sent message
str
Possible use case
Report Sharing: Send generated reports or documents to Discord channels.
Image Posting: Share images from workflows or external sources.
Backup Distribution: Share backup files or exports with team channels.
Send Discord Message
What it is
Sends a message to a Discord channel using a bot token.
How it works
The block uses a Discord bot to log into a server, locate the specified channel, and send the provided message. If the message is longer than Discord's character limit, it automatically splits the message into smaller chunks and sends them sequentially.
Inputs
message_content
The content of the message to send
str
Yes
channel_name
Channel ID or channel name to send the message to
str
Yes
server_name
Server name (only needed if using channel name)
str
No
Outputs
error
Error message if the operation failed
str
status
The status of the operation (e.g., 'Message sent', 'Error')
str
message_id
The ID of the sent message
str
channel_id
The ID of the channel where the message was sent
str
Possible use case
This block could be used as part of an automated notification system. For example, it could send alerts to a Discord channel when certain events occur in another system, such as when a new user signs up or when a critical error is detected.
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