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TriggerDiscordReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a reaction is added to a Discord message?

Short answer: In TinyCommand, add the Discord Reaction Added trigger to a workflow and publish. It listens through a Discord webhook and fires your workflow within seconds of the event, with no polling and no code. Add a filter if you only want some events to start a run.

Use this triggerAll 3 Discord triggers
Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Reaction Added
When the matching event happens
new reaction addedon reaction addedwhen a reaction is added to a discord messagewhen reaction addedwatch for reaction added
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. TinyCommand auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "user": "123456",
  "emoji": "👍",
  "channel": "234567",
  "message": "345678"
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
userstring"123456"
emojistring"👍"
channelstring"234567"
messagestring"345678"
Pairs with

Drop these actions after Reaction Added.

Add Labels to Message
Gmail · Email
Add Reaction
Slack · Communication
Add Sheet Tab
Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases
Create Company
HubSpot · CRM & Sales
FAQ

Questions about Reaction Added.

How does the Reaction Added trigger work in Discord?
Fires when a reaction is added to a Discord message. Powers reaction-roles, voting, or "thumbs up to claim" automations.
Is the Reaction Added trigger real-time?
Yes. Reaction Added uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Discord.
What data does Reaction Added return?
The full event payload from Discord. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Reaction Added so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Discord admin permissions to use Reaction Added?
For most Discord accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Discord plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Discord's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers

Other Discord triggers.

Trigger
Member Joined
Fires when a new member joins a Discord server. Used for welcome bots, auto-role assignment, or onboarding sequences.
Trigger
New Message
Fires when a new message is sent in a Discord channel. The standard inbound hook for bots, moderation, and message-driven workflows. Requires the message-content intent for non-mention messages.