channels_trigger_typing
channels_trigger_typing
Section titled “channels_trigger_typing”Category: channels
Show the bot as typing in a channel for ~10 seconds.
When to use
Section titled “When to use”- Indicate a long-running operation is producing a response.
When NOT to use
Section titled “When NOT to use”- Replacement for actual messages — typing indicator alone does not deliver content.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
channel_id | string | yes | Channel to type in |
Returns
Section titled “Returns”\{ok, channel_id\}. Idempotent — repeat calls extend the indicator.
Output schema
Section titled “Output schema”| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ok | boolean | yes | |
channel_id | string | yes | Discord channel ID (snowflake) |
Annotations
Section titled “Annotations”| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Read-only | no |
| Destructive | no |
| Idempotent | yes |
| Open-world | yes |
| Confirmation required | no |