Create Post step

Introduction

This step creates a new post in a forum channel, allowing users to engage with the content. It's particularly useful for initiating discussions or sharing updates within a community.

Configuration

• Channel: Select the forum channel where you want to create the post. This field is required.

• Name: Provide a name for the post. It should be descriptive and concise, with a maximum length of 100 characters. This field is required.

• Message: First message in the post.

  1. Content: Input the content of the message. The message must be at least 1 character and can be up to the maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text. This is a required field.

  2. Embeds:

     1. Title: Set the title of the embed. Length must be between 1 and the maximum title length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.

     2. URL: (Optional) A URL to be associated with the title.

     3. Description: (Optional) Detailed description for the embed. Maximum length allowed by Discord. Supports multiline text.

     4. Color: (Optional) Choose a color for the embed.

     5. Author: (Optional) Include author information with optional name, URL, and icon URL.

     6. Thumbnail URL: (Optional) URL of the thumbnail image to be displayed in the embed.

     7. Image URL: (Optional) URL of the image to be included in the embed.

     8. Timestamp: (Optional) Add a timestamp to the embed.

     9. Footer: (Optional) Include footer text and an optional icon URL.

     10. Fields: (Optional) Add up to 25 fields, each with a name, value, and option to display inline.

  3. Attachments: A list of files to be attached to the message. Each attachment can have a description.

  4. Action Rows: A list of action rows for adding interactive components to the message. These can include:

     1. Buttons: List of buttons with customizable styles, URLs, labels, and emojis.

        1. Style: Determines the appearance of the button. Options include:

           1. Primary: A blue button, typically used for primary actions.

           2. Secondary: A grey button, used for secondary actions.

           3. Success: A green button, indicating a successful action or positive choice.

           4. Danger: A red button, often used for actions that could have negative consequences, such as deletions.

           5. Link: A button that opens a URL. This style requires the url parameter.

        2. ID: A unique identifier for the button (automatically generated).

        3. URL: The web address that the button will open when clicked. This parameter is only applicable and required if the button style is Link. It provides a way to direct users to external resources directly from the button click.

        4. Label: The text displayed on the button. This is a required field, as it informs users of the button's purpose or action. The label should be concise and clear.

        5. Emoji: An optional emoji that can be displayed on the button, adding visual interest or further context to the button's function.

     2. Select Menu: A dropdown menu for selecting options, which can be of types like text, user, role, or channel. Each select menu includes:

        • ID: A unique identifier for the select menu (automatically generated).

        • Label: A descriptive label for the select menu.

        • Options: A list of selectable options within the menu.

        • Placeholder: Text displayed when no option is selected. Optional.

        • Disabled: Whether the select menu is interactive or disabled.

Outputs

• Post: The newly created post (thread channel), which can be further utilized in your automation flow. This output allows you to reference or manipulate the created post in subsequent steps.

• Message: The message that was sent in the newly created post.