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ActionDiscordUpdated May 2026
How do I add an emoji reaction to a Discord message?
Short answer: Drop the "Discord → Add Reaction" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Channel ID channel_id | string | Required | Channel ID. Example: 123456789012345678 |
Message ID message_id | string | Required | Message ID. Example: 987654321098765432 |
Emoji emoji | string | Required | Unicode emoji (e.g. 👍) or custom emoji in name:id format |
Sample request
{"channel_id": "e.g. 123456789012345678","message_id": "e.g. 987654321098765432","emoji": "e.g. 👍 or custom_emoji:123456"}
Returns
{"success": true}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Add Reaction.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Add Reaction.
What does the Add Reaction action do in Discord?
Adds an emoji reaction to a Discord message from the bot. Used as a lightweight ack or to seed a reaction-vote message.
What inputs does Add Reaction require?
Required: Channel ID, Message ID, Emoji. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Discord returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Add Reaction support batch operations?
Yes. Run Add Reaction inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Discord's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Discord actions.
Action
Create Thread
Creates a new thread in a Discord channel, optionally attached to a source message. Used to keep topical discussion out of the main channel.
ActionDelete Message
Deletes a message from a Discord channel. The bot can delete its own messages, or any message in channels where it has Manage Messages permission.
ActionEdit Message
Edits an existing Discord message. The bot can only edit its own messages; great for updating status messages, vote tallies, or live counters without spam.
ActionList Channels
Lists all channels in a Discord server (guild) with their type, name, and parent category. Used to populate a channel picker.
ActionList Guild Channels
Lists all channels in a Discord server (guild). Functionally the same as List Channels; exists for naming consistency in older flows.
ActionList Guilds
Lists all guilds (servers) the bot is a member of with name, owner, and member count. Required first step for any cross-server automation.
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