Discord APIs allow simple UI elements to be attached to messages, even to open modals. Explore whether we could do configuration and other tasks better with UI instead of commands.
Discord APIs allow simple UI elements to be attached to messages, even to open modals. Explore whether we could do configuration and other tasks better with UI instead of commands.
Modals can be opened in response to an interaction (using a slash command or clicking a button in a message). They are only shown to the user that interacts. They can contain:
Messages are shown to everybody in that channel (or DM if sent that way). Changes to it are synced for everyone. They can contain:
Text with markdown
Buttons
Selection lists (same kinds as above)
Downloadable files
Image galleries
Various layout elements (containers, separators, button rows)
Modals can be opened in response to an interaction (using a slash command or clicking a button in a message). They are only shown to the user that interacts. They can contain:
- Text fields
- File uploads
- Various selection lists (combo boxes) - users, roles, channels, custom values
Messages are shown to everybody in that channel (or DM if sent that way). Changes to it are synced for everyone. They can contain:
- Text with markdown
- Buttons
- Selection lists (same kinds as above)
- Downloadable files
- Image galleries
- Various layout elements (containers, separators, button rows)
Discord APIs allow simple UI elements to be attached to messages, even to open modals. Explore whether we could do configuration and other tasks better with UI instead of commands.
Modals can be opened in response to an interaction (using a slash command or clicking a button in a message). They are only shown to the user that interacts. They can contain:
Messages are shown to everybody in that channel (or DM if sent that way). Changes to it are synced for everyone. They can contain: