Timers & delays · Step
Delete message later
Delete a message after a while, like a bot answer in a busy channel.
timer.delete_later
In a flow
“When a button is clicked, delete message later.”
Delete their command message after 1m
What it does
Delete a message after a while, like a bot answer in a busy channel. It's a step: it runs when the white wire reaches it, then the flow carries on from its Then pin. Find it under Timers & delays in the palette.
When to use it
Use it when timing matters: delete a message after a while, like a bot answer in a busy channel.
When not to
If nothing should change in Discord, a value node or a check is lighter.
Typical wiring
Sockets: settings you can wire
- Message Message
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The message, as a link or ID. Leave empty for the message this flow is about (the one clicked or posted).
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in a message. e.g. a link to the message
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, the step runs without it.
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- After Text
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How long: like 10m, 2h, 1d 12h or 3mo (a plain number is seconds). At most a year. 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, it uses 1m.
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Shortcuts
- Wait → Delete messageIt does what Wait → Delete message do together, in one element.