Messages · Step
Search messages
Find recent messages in a channel that contain some words or come from someone.
message.search
In a flow
“When a button is clicked, search messages.”
/find-links @Sam → Search messages from Sam containing https:// → Reply with the count.
What it does
Find recent messages in a channel that contain some words or come from someone. It's a step: it runs when the white wire reaches it, then the flow carries on from its Then pin. It gives 4 values later steps can use. Find it under Messages in the palette.
When to use it
Use it when the flow needs to find recent messages in a channel that contain some words or come from someone.
When not to
If nothing should change in Discord, a value node or a check is lighter.
Typical wiring
Sockets: settings you can wire
- Channel Channel
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Where to look. Empty is here.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a channel. e.g. #general
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, the step runs without it.
Connects fromArchive channelAsk a questionCopy channelCopy permissionsCreate categoryCreate channelCreate forum postCreate threadand 60 more
- Containing Text
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Words it has, like a link. Empty is any. Variables allowed.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in text. e.g. Hello there
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, the step runs without it.
Connects fromA member's variablesAccept applicationAdd a Notion pageAdd a Trello cardAdd an emojiAdd to number in objectAdd up timesAdd working daysand 844 more
- From Member
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Only theirs. Leave unwired for anyone.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a member. e.g. @Alex
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, the step runs without it.
Connects fromAccept applicationApplication infoAsk a questionAsk follow-upBoard as emojiCall the next in the queueCase createdCheck for a lineand 87 more
- Look through Number
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The newest messages to look through, up to 200.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a number. e.g. 42
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, it uses 100.
Connects fromA member's variablesAccept applicationActive membersAddAdd a forum tagAdd a labelAdd a row to a Google SheetAdd a staff noteand 500 more
Values it gives
- Found Number
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How many matched. e.g. 3
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
Connects toAccount ageActive membersAddAdd answer to formAdd soundboard soundAdd timeAdd to a counterAdd to a leaderboardand 718 more
- Newest Message
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The newest match. e.g. a link to the message
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
Connects toAttached filesCancel giveawayClear reactionsDelete and warnDelete messageDelete message laterEdit messageEdit to layoutand 577 more
- Links List
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Links to each match, newest first. e.g. ["https://discord.com/channels/…"]
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
Connects toAdd onboarding questionAdd to listAdd up timesAutoMod: add or remove allowed wordsAutoMod: add or remove wordsAutoMod: block wordsBar chartBest by a fieldand 88 more
- As text Text
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The matches, one a line, cut short. e.g. Sam: check this https://…
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
Connects toAccept applicationAdd a forum tagAdd a labelAdd a Notion pageAdd a row to a Google SheetAdd a staff noteAdd a stickerAdd a Trello cardand 577 more