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Auto Delete Messages

Automatically delete sent messages in a channel after a set amount of time or filters to keep channels clean.

Introduction​

Auto Delete Messages automatically cleans up selected channels based on rules you define.
Use it to keep busy channels tidy, remove spammy short messages, clear media-only posts, or enforce message length rules.

You can configure:

  • Delay: How long a message should stay before being deleted (e.g. 1h, 10m, 30s).
  • Minimum length: Delete messages below a certain character count.
  • Maximum length: Delete messages above a certain character count.
  • Media-only: Delete only messages containing attachments or media.

Setup​

Overview

Above is the main configuration screen for Auto Delete Messages.

  • Add Channel (red): Add a channel to the auto-delete list.
  • Start/Stop Editing (green): Open the editor for that channel.
  • Remove (blue): Remove the configuration for that channel.

Free servers can setup up to 2 channels and Premium servers up to 20!

Editing a Channel​

When you click Start Editing, you can set:

Delay​

How long the bot should wait before deleting a message.

Examples:

  • 30s
  • 5m
  • 2h

Minimum Length​

Delete messages longer than this value.
Useful for channels that should only contain short comments.

Maximum Length​

Delete messages shorter than this value.
Useful for removing spam like “?”, “hi”, “ok”, or emojis.

Media Only​

If enabled, only deletes messages that contain:

  • Images
  • Videos
  • Attachments
  • Etc.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Do pinned messages get deleted?​

Yes. Pinning a message does not exclude it.

Does the bot delete its own messages?​

Yes, all messages are deleted if they meet the criteria.

Does this work with threads?​

No, only main channel messages are filtered.

Does deleting messages log them?​

If you have Action Logs enabled, deletions will appear there.

Need Help?​

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