The Notifications module automatically posts messages in your server when content creators upload new videos or start streaming. Discortics supports YouTube, Twitch, and Kick.
You can set up notifications, choose announcement channels, and design custom message cards from the Dashboard or directly inside Discord using /notifications.
Set up Social Notifications
Set up from the DashboardAdd creators, choose channels, and design message cards with instant live previews.
- Open Dashboard → Notifications.
- Pick a platform (YouTube, Twitch, or Kick).
- Click Add source and enter the creator's channel link or
@handle. - Select the destination announcement channel from the dropdown list.
- (Optional) Turn on Enable Offline Edits (Prime or Custom bot).
- (Optional) Click Customize Template to adjust message layout, buttons, and mention permissions.
- Click Save Changes.
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Before you begin
- You need Manage Server permission in Discord to set up notifications.
- Discortics needs View Channel, Send Messages, and Embed Links in your chosen notification channel.
- For private channels, make sure the Discortics role is explicitly granted access.
Bot tier limits
Notification limits apply separately for each platform based on your server's bot tier:
| Feature | Public | Prime | Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube notifications | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| Twitch notifications | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| Kick notifications | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| Offline stream updates | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom buttons & links | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Note: Limits are per platform. For example, a server on the Public tier can track 4 YouTube channels, 4 Twitch streamers, and 4 Kick streamers at the same time (12 total notifications).
Supported platforms and events
- YouTube: Video uploads (standard videos and Shorts) and livestreams. Includes title, description snippet, duration, thumbnail, and publication date.
- Twitch: Live stream announcements with title, game/category, live preview thumbnail, and viewer count. Automatic offline card updates when streaming ends (Prime/Custom).
- Kick: Live stream announcements with title, category, and thumbnail. Automatic offline card updates when streaming ends (Prime/Custom).
Message variables
You can insert these placeholders into your announcement templates:
Creator information (all platforms)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{source.displayName}} | Creator's display name | Discortics |
{{source.handle}} | Creator's @handle / username | @discord_bot |
{{source.url}} | Link to creator's channel | https://www.youtube.com/@discord_bot |
{{source.id}} | Unique platform channel ID | UCkS4mpn7WsELSzXzlwaesCA |
{{source.avatarUrl}} | Creator's profile image link | https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/... |
YouTube video details
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{content.title}} | Video title | Big Discortics Update! |
{{content.url}} | Direct link to the video | https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ |
{{content.thumbnailUrl}} | Video thumbnail image | https://i.ytimg.com/vi/... |
{{content.description}} | Video description text | Check out what's new in... |
{{content.durationLong}} | Video duration | 14:25 |
{{content.durationShort}} | Short duration format | 14m 25s |
{{content.publishedAt}} | Publish date | August 29, 2026 |
{{content.tags}} | Video tags | discord, bot, updates |
Twitch and Kick stream details
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{stream.title}} | Live stream title | Weekend Community Stream! |
{{stream.url}} | Link to the stream | https://twitch.tv/discortics |
{{stream.thumbnailUrl}} | Live preview thumbnail | https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/... |
{{stream.category.name}} | Game or category name | Just Chatting |
{{stream.viewerCount}} | Current viewer count | 1,250 |
{{stream.startedAt}} | Stream start time | 18:00 UTC |
{{stream.tags}} | Stream tags | English, Chill |
Command reference
| Command | Purpose | Required user permission |
|---|---|---|
/notifications | Open the interactive notifications panel in Discord | Manage Server |
Frequently asked questions
Notifications are not sending to my channel
Make sure Discortics has View Channel, Send Messages, and Embed Links in your destination channel. If the channel is private, add the bot's role to the channel permissions.
How do offline stream updates work?
On Prime and Custom servers with Enable Offline Edits turned on, Discortics automatically updates the live stream announcement card in place when the creator goes offline, eliminating chat clutter.
Can I ping roles when a video or stream goes live?
Yes. In the template editor, you can insert role mentions like <@&ROLE_ID> and ensure role mentions are enabled in the template's mention permissions.