Go live
Configure Twitch go-live notices for your Discord community in Bearsong, including the destination channel and message format.
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Where to configure this
Open Community, Messages, on the Stream announcements tab. Choose your server at the top, and use the switch to turn it on or off.
Go Live features
Never miss a stream with automatic go-live notifications that keep your Discord community in the loop.
Automatic notifications
The Discord bot detects when your Twitch stream goes live and posts a notification in your chosen Discord channel automatically.
Custom message template
Write your own notification message using template variables such as {streamer}, {title}, {game}, {viewers}, and {url}.
Text or embed format
Choose between a plain text message or a rich embed with the full embed builder for a more polished notification style.
Cooldown period
Set a cooldown between 5 and 1,440 minutes to prevent duplicate notifications if your stream restarts. Defaults to 60 minutes.
Readiness checklist
A built-in checklist confirms that Twitch bot is enabled, Twitch is connected, a Discord server is selected, and a notification channel is set before you go live.
Live preview
See a real-time preview of exactly how your notification will appear in Discord, including bot avatar and formatting, before you save.
Template variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{streamer} | Your Twitch display name |
{channel} | Your Twitch channel name |
{title} | The current stream title |
{game} | The game or category being streamed |
{viewers} | The current viewer count |
{url} | A direct link to your Twitch stream |
Configuration
Go Live settings are managed from the Go Live tab of the Discord bot.
Notification channel
Select the Discord channel where go-live notifications will be posted. This must be set before notifications can be sent.
Message format
Switch between Text and Embed mode. In text mode you write a plain message template. In embed mode you use the full embed builder with colours, fields, and images.
Extra options
Toggle whether to include the stream title and game or category in the notification. Set the cooldown period (5 to 1,440 minutes) to prevent repeat notifications.
Notification status
Turn notifications on or off without losing your settings. Use the test button to send a preview notification to your chosen channel.
Getting started
Set up go-live notifications in a few simple steps.
- Enable Twitch bot: Go Live requires Twitch bot to be enabled with your Twitch account connected.
- Enable Go Live: Toggle the Go Live module on from the Go Live tab of the Discord bot.
- Choose a Channel: Select the Discord channel where notifications will be posted when you go live.
- Customise Your Message: Write your notification template using the available variables and choose text or embed format.