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Threads

In programming, threads are a way to run multiple processes at the same time. In Discord, threads are a way to keep multiple conversations going at the same time. Let's take a brief look at how to use threads in Pycord.

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Not all the methods and attributes will be covered in this guide, but you can find them in our documentation! Check it out!

Creating a thread​

With a few simple lines of code, we can create threads in Pycord.

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All public threads need a starting message. This message will start the thread. However, private threads (which are unlocked with having your server boosted to Level 2), do not require a starting message.

Creating thread from a message​

Creating a Thread from a Message
message = await ctx.send("My Starting Message")
await message.create_thread(name="thread name", auto_archive_duration=60)

You may also use other ways to create the thread, for example, by using on_message events or by commands.

Creating thread in a channel​

Creating a Thread from a Channel
channel = bot.get_channel(...) # define this!
await channel.create_thread(name="Thread Name", message=None, auto_archive_duration=60, type=None, reason=None)

A thread type could be news_thread, public_thread, private_thread. You may use it by passing type=discord.ChannelType.news_thread.

Deleting Threads​

Deleting Threads is simple. You need to get a thread and then use the delete method.

Deleting a Thread
thread = bot.get_channel(thread_id) # you could use other ways to get a thread
await thread.delete()

Editing Threads​

Parameters

  • name (str) – The new name of the thread

  • archived (bool) – Whether to archive the thread or not.

  • locked (bool) – Whether to lock the thread or not.

  • invitable (bool) – Whether non-moderators can add other non-moderators to this thread. Only available for private threads.

  • auto_archive_duration (int) – The new duration in minutes before a thread gets automatically archived for inactivity. Must be one of 60, 1440, 4320, or 10080.

  • slowmode_delay (int) – Specifies the slow-mode rate limit for users in the thread, in seconds. A value of 0 disables slow-mode. The maximum value possible is 21600.

Editing a Thread
thread = bot.get_channel(id)
await thread.edit(
    name="New Name",
    archived=True,
    locked=True,
    slowmode_delay=10,
    auto_archive_duration=60,
)

As you can see, threads are very simple. Once you learn how to use them, it's easy to create whatever you want.

FAQ​

Why am I getting a Forbidden error when I try to create a thread?​

A Forbidden error occurs when the bot does not have the correct permissions to create threads.

Why am I getting an Unknown Message error when I try to create a thread?​

Getting an error looking something like discord.ext.commands.errors.CommandInvokeError: Command raised an exception: HTTPException: 400 Bad Request (error code: 10008): Unknown Message?

There could be multiple reasons, some of them being:

  • The message does not exist
  • The message already has a thread
  • The message is in channel x, you are trying to start a thread in channel y.
  • The message was deleted.
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