BotFrame

Messages · Workflow node

Send embed

The Send embed node as it appears in the workflow editor.

What it does

Send a richer styled message without leaving the graph.

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. It also makes Message ID available to later nodes.

Typical use

Send a structured announcement with a title, description, and colour.

How to use it

  1. Add it from MessagesOpen the node library and choose Send embed from Messages.
  2. Connect the workflow pathConnect Flow in from the previous step and Flow to the next step.
  3. Choose settings and connect valuesSet Accent Color, Author Image Url, Author Name, Author Url, Channel, and the remaining options. Connections can also supply values produced by earlier nodes.

Settings

These are the options shown when you add this node. A connected value can replace a setting when the workflow runs.

SettingStarting valueWhat it controls
Accent Color#5865F2Sets the colour shown beside the embed.
Author Image UrlNot setUsed when Author image URL is not connected from an earlier node.
Author NameNot setUsed when Author name is not connected from an earlier node.
Author UrlNot setUsed when Author link is not connected from an earlier node.
ChannelNot setUsed when Channel ID is not connected from an earlier node.
DescriptionEverything is ready.Used when Description is not connected from an earlier node.
FooterNot setUsed when Footer is not connected from an earlier node.
Image URLNot setUsed when Image URL is not connected from an earlier node.
Send tointeractionChooses where the message is sent.
Thumbnail UrlNot setUsed when Thumbnail URL is not connected from an earlier node.
TimestampNoChooses whether the embed displays the current time.
TitleServer updateUsed when Title is not connected from an earlier node.
UrlNot setUsed when Title link is not connected from an earlier node.

Value connections

Value connections pass information between nodes without changing the order of the workflow. When an input is not connected, BotFrame uses the value selected in the node or details from the starting Discord event when available.

Inputs

Channel IDChannel · Defaults to the current event channel
Optional
TitleText
Optional
DescriptionText
Required
Title linkText
Optional
Author nameText
Optional
Author image URLText
Optional
Author linkText
Optional
Thumbnail URLText
Optional
Image URLText
Optional
FooterText
Optional

Outputs

Message IDMessage
Optional

What happens when it runs

When the workflow reaches this node, BotFrame uses its settings and connected values to perform the Discord message action. It also makes Message ID available to later nodes.

You can use this item in a published BotFrame workflow. You can also test it in the simulator.

These details match the node currently available in the BotFrame workflow editor.