Flow reference: Messages
Send DM
Send a direct message to a user.
Send a direct message to a user.
When and how to use it
Connect the input from the preceding step on the path that should perform this operation.
Fill the fields with data available in the trigger's context.
Connect the needed outputs; an unconnected path cannot run later blocks.
Configuration fields
User — user
Choose the target user. {user} may be a command's selected user; {author} is the caller. Use an ID or the variable picker rather than a display name.
Input: Text.
Default:
{user}.DM content — content
Enter message text and supported {variables}. Keep secrets out of visible output. Message layout is configured separately in the message editor when available.
Input: Text with variable suggestions.
Default: ``.
Allow @everyone and role pings — allowPings
Enable mass mentions only when intentional. Untrusted text should not be allowed to ping everyone or arbitrary roles.
Input: On/off switch.
Editor guidance: Off: only members can be pinged, so text from users can never mass-ping.
Message editor
Alongside ordinary fields, configure text, embeds or Components V2 in this block's message editor. Add buttons/menus in the message and match their Custom IDs to their triggers. [Message guide](/docs/design).
Outputs and next steps
out: Continue to the next step.Test and troubleshoot
Invoke the correct trigger with simple inputs and verify the expected effect. Confirm variables exist on this path. A preview alone does not verify Discord delivery.
Save, validate and publish. Perform one real test and read the first relevant log error. [Testing](/docs/flow-testing) · [Variables](/docs/flow-variables) · [Permissions](/docs/flow-permissions).
Save, validate and publish. Perform one real test and read the first relevant log error. [Testing](/docs/flow-testing) · [Variables](/docs/flow-variables) · [Permissions](/docs/flow-permissions).