Flow reference: Messages
Send File
Send an attachment from a URL.
Send an attachment from a URL.
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
Channel (blank = current) — channel
Choose the channel this block targets or filters. Use its Discord ID or a supported channel variable. Check channel overrides for the bot.
Input: Text.
Default: ``.
File URL — url
Use the full public HTTPS URL. Check that it returns the resource you expect, not a login or ordinary HTML error page.
Input: Text.
Format example, not a ready value for your server:
https://…/image.png.Default: ``.
Message text — 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: ``.
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).