Send Message step

Introduction

This step allows for sending messages to a specified channel within a guild or a private (DM) channel (if the bot is custom). Message embeds can also be included.

Configuration

1. Channel: Select the channel where the message will be sent. This is a required field.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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

• Message: The message that was sent. This variable contains the details of the sent message.

Permissions

• Requires both "View Channel" and "Send Messages" permissions to send messages in a guild channel.