!alerts

The !alerts command allows streamers and moderators to dynamically manage StreamElements overlay alerts during a live broadcast. This tool helps control alert playback directly from chat for actions like muting, skipping, or pausing.

Note

The !alerts command is disabled by default. Enable it under Chatbot -> Chat Commands -> Default Commands before using it.

Usage

To manage overlay alerts, use the !alerts command followed by the desired action.

!alerts <action>

Examples

Example chat

ModUser:!alerts mute

StreamElements:Successfully muted alerts

Example chat

BroadcasterName:!alerts skip

StreamElements:Successfully skipped alerts

Example chat

ModUser:!alerts pause

StreamElements:Successfully paused alerts

Parameters

• <action> (Required): The action to perform on the alerts. Valid actions are:
  • mute: Turns off alert sounds.
  • unmute: Turns alert sounds back on.
  • skip: Skips the currently playing alert.
  • pause: Pauses the alert queue; currently playing alerts will finish.
  • unpause: Resumes the alert queue.

Configuration

• This command controls alerts within your StreamElements overlays. Ensure your overlays are active.
• The command’s permission level can be adjusted under Chatbot -> Chat Commands -> Default Commands.

Related Commands

• Chat Alerts module: Not to be confused with !alerts — it posts chat messages for events like follows and subscriptions, and does not control overlay alerts.