Timers & delays · Step
Repeat every
Run another flow again and again, every so often, a set number of times.
timer.repeat
In a flow
“When a button is clicked, repeat every.”
Every 1h, 5 times: post a reminder
What it does
Run another flow again and again, every so often, a set number of times. It's a step: it runs when the white wire reaches it, then the flow carries on from its Then pin. It gives 1 value later steps can use. Find it under Timers & delays in the palette.
When to use it
Use it when timing matters: run another flow again and again, every so often, a set number of times.
When not to
If nothing should change in Discord, a value node or a check is lighter.
Typical wiring
Sockets: settings you can wire
- Every Text
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How often, like 30m or 1d. At least 1 minute. 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 1h.
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- Times Number
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How many times in all, 1 to 100.
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 5.
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- Timer name Text
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A short name, like mute or {user.id}-raffle. Cancel a timer with this name stops the rest. 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.
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- Who Member
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Who the flow runs for, as its {user}. Leave unwired for the member who started this one.
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.
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Values it gives
- First run Number
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When it runs first, as Unix time. e.g. 1792521000
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
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