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$(msgid)

Syntax
$(msgid)
Arguments
None

The $(msgid) variable outputs the unique message ID of the chat message that triggered the command — mainly useful for debugging and advanced custom integrations.

Use it

Section titled “Use it”
!command add !messageid The ID of the message that triggered this command is: $(msgid)
Example chat
ViewerName:!messageid
partner badgemoderator badgeStreamElements:The ID of the message that triggered this command is: bcc9b4bc-566d-4f14-a57d-a86c1c3196f8

Usage

Section titled “Usage”

To use the $(msgid) variable, simply include it in your command response or custom script. The chatbot will automatically replace it with the actual message ID when the command is triggered.

Section titled “Related Variables”
  • $(user): Returns the username of the person who triggered the command
  • $(channel): Returns the name of the channel where the command was triggered

FAQ

Section titled “FAQ”

Q: What format does the message ID use?

A: The variable returns the platform’s native message ID. On Twitch this is a UUID (a string of letters and numbers separated by hyphens, such as bcc9b4bc-566d-4f14-a57d-a86c1c3196f8); other platforms like YouTube and Kick use their own ID formats.