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$(title) Variable

Overview​

The $(title) variable displays the current title of a Twitch channel. This variable is useful for creating commands that show the stream's title or for integrating the title information into other chatbot responses.

Usage​

To use the $(title) variable, simply include it in your custom command or message response. The chatbot will replace the variable with the channel's current title when the command is executed.

Examples​

  1. Creating a !title command to display the current stream title:
!command add !title The current stream title is: $(title)

When a viewer types !title in chat, the bot might respond:

The current stream title is: Playing Spyro! Come join the adventure!
  1. Incorporating the title into a welcome message:
!command add !welcome Welcome to the stream, $(user)! We're currently $(title). Enjoy your stay!

When a viewer types !welcome in chat, the bot might respond:

Welcome to the stream, ViewerName! We're currently Playing Spyro! Come join the adventure! Enjoy your stay!

Parameters​

The $(title) variable accepts one optional parameter:

  • username: The username of the channel whose title you want to check. If not provided, it defaults to the current channel.

Example usage with a parameter:

$(title OtherStreamer)

This would return the title of the channel "OtherStreamer" instead of the current channel.

  • $(game): Displays the current game or category of the stream
  • $(uptime): Shows how long the current stream has been live

FAQ​

Q: How often does the title information update?

A: The title information is typically updated in real-time, but there might be a slight delay (usually a few seconds) between changing the title on Twitch and the chatbot reflecting the new title.