$author[]

The $author[] function defines the author section of a Discord embed. This section appears at the very top of the embed, above the title, and can include a small round icon as well as a clickable link.

Syntax

$author[name;(iconURL);(url);(embedIndex)]

Parameters

Parameter	Description
name	The author name to display. Maximum length: 256 characters.
iconURL	Optional. URL of the avatar image (round icon to the left of the name).
url	Optional. Destination URL. If provided, the name becomes a clickable link.
embedIndex	Optional. Index of the targeted embed (0 by default).

Return value

Modifies the response in progress. Returns nothing.

Behavior

• The author is displayed at the top of the embed, above the title.
• The icon is a small round image (~24px diameter).
• If url is provided, the author’s name becomes a hyperlink.
• To modify the icon or the URL afterwards, use $authorIcon[] and $authorURL[].

Examples

Simple author

$author[$username]
$title[Message from $username]
$description[This is an embed message.]
$color[#5865F2]
$sendMessage[]

Author with avatar

$author[$username;$authorAvatar]
$title[Profile]
$description[
**Name:** $username
**ID:** $authorID
]
$color[#5865F2]
$sendMessage[]

Author with clickable link

$author[Official Site;https://example.com/logo.png;https://example.com]
$title[Welcome]
$description[Click on the name above to visit our site!]
$color[#57F287]
$sendMessage[]

Notes

• The visual order in the embed is: Author → Title → Description → Fields → Image → Footer → Timestamp.
• If you want to change only the icon after setting the author, use $authorIcon[].
• If you want to change only the URL after setting the author, use $authorURL[].