$authorID

The variable $authorID returns the Discord ID of the author of the message that triggered the execution of the command.

Syntax

$authorID

Return value

• Type: Snowflake (numeric string of 17-19 digits)
• The unique ID of the message author

Behavior

• $authorID takes no arguments.
• In the context of a text command, $authorID is the ID of the person who sent the message.
• In most simple cases, $authorID and $userID are identical.

Examples

Profile of the author

$title[Profile of $authorUsername]
$author[$authorUsername;$authorAvatar]
$description[
**ID:** $authorID
**Tag:** $authorTag
]
$color[#5865F2]
$sendMessage[]

Owner verification

$if[$authorID==123456789012345678]
  $sendMessage[Hello owner!]
$endif

Notes

• $authorID is the ID of the author of the message, whereas $userID is the ID of the triggering user. In text commands, they are identical.
• Use $authorID for better semantic clarity in message-related code.