Automatic replies
Set up Discord automatic replies in Bearsong using keyword, phrase or pattern matches, with text, embed, reaction and direct-message responses.
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Where to configure this
Open Community, Automatic replies, under Messages. Choose your server at the top, and use the switch to turn it on or off.
Auto-response features
Create custom triggers that respond automatically to messages, freeing up your moderation team and keeping your community informed.
Trigger types
Choose how the trigger matches messages: Contains, Exact Match, Starts With, Ends With, or Regex. This gives you full control over when a response fires.
Response types
Respond with a text message, a rich embed, or an emoji reaction added to the triggering message.
Dynamic placeholders
Use {user}, {server}, {channel}, and {triggerWord} in your response to personalise each reply with live values.
Per-rule cooldowns
Set a cooldown (in seconds) on each auto-response rule to prevent it from firing too frequently in busy channels.
Global settings
Configure a global cooldown that applies across all rules, choose whether to ignore messages from bots, and toggle case sensitivity for all triggers.
Enable and disable
Each rule can be enabled or disabled individually. Paused rules remain saved but will not trigger until re-enabled.
Configuration
Auto-response rules are managed from the Auto-Responses tab of the Discord bot.
Global cooldown
Set a minimum time (in seconds) between any auto-response firing. This prevents multiple rules from spamming replies in quick succession.
Ignore bots
Toggle whether messages from other bots should be ignored by automatic replies. Typically left on to avoid feedback loops.
Case sensitivity
Toggle whether trigger matching is case-sensitive. When off, "Hello" and "hello" will both match the same trigger.
Rule settings
Each rule has its own name, trigger type, trigger pattern, response type, response content, cooldown, and enabled toggle.
Getting started
Set up automatic replies in a few simple steps.
- Enable Auto-Responses: Toggle the Auto-Responses module on from the Auto-Responses tab of the Discord bot.
- Set Global Options: Configure the global cooldown, bot ignoring, and case sensitivity to your preference.
- Create a Rule: Add a new rule with a trigger type, pattern, and response. Choose text, embed, or reaction.
- Test and Refine: Send a test message in Discord to confirm the rule triggers as expected. Adjust the cooldown and pattern as needed.