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Overview

This node operation sends a message to a specified Discord channel within a guild (server). It supports sending plain text messages, messages with embedded JSON content, and messages with attachments either as binary data or via a URL. This is useful for automating communication in Discord servers, such as posting announcements, alerts, or any custom messages programmatically.

Use Case Examples

  1. Sending a simple text message to a channel to notify users about an event.
  2. Sending a message with an embedded rich content JSON object to enhance message appearance.
  3. Sending a file attachment from binary data or a URL along with a message.

Properties

Name Meaning
Guild ID The ID of the Discord server (guild) where the message will be sent.
Channel ID The ID of the text-based channel within the guild where the message will be sent.
Message Content The text content of the message to send.
Embed (JSON) A JSON string representing an embed object to include rich content in the message.
Attachment Type Specifies the type of attachment to send with the message: none, binary data, or URL.
Binary Property The name of the binary property containing the file data to attach (required if attachment type is binary).
File URL The URL of the file to attach (required if attachment type is URL).
File Name Optional custom name for the attached file.

Output

JSON

  • id - ID of the sent message.
  • content - Text content of the sent message.
  • channelId - ID of the channel where the message was sent.
  • createdTimestamp - Timestamp when the message was created.
  • author
    • id - ID of the message author (bot user).
    • username - Username of the message author (bot user).

Dependencies

  • Discord API via discord.js library
  • An API key credential for Discord bot authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the provided Guild ID and Channel ID are correct and the bot has access to the channel.
  • Verify the channel is text-based; voice or category channels are not supported for sending messages.
  • If sending an embed, ensure the JSON is valid and correctly formatted.
  • When sending binary attachments, confirm the binary property exists in the input data.
  • For URL attachments, verify the URL is accessible and correct.
  • Common errors include 'Channel not found', 'Invalid channel type', and 'No binary data property found', which indicate configuration or permission issues.

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