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ActionDiscordUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Discord message?

Short answer: Drop the "DiscordDelete Message" 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Channel ID
channel_id
stringRequiredChannel ID. Example: 123456789012345678
Message ID
message_id
stringRequiredMessage ID. Example: 987654321098765432
Sample request
{
"channel_id": "e.g. 123456789012345678",
"message_id": "e.g. 987654321098765432"
}
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 Delete Message.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Delete Message.

What does the Delete Message action do in Discord?
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.
What inputs does Delete Message require?
Required: Channel ID, Message ID. 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 Delete Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Message 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.

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