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Venon Security slash commands
How do you delete messages on Discord with the /clear slash command?
/clear belongs to the moderation category and is part of the Clear module. An administrator or a moderator reaches for it when the action has to be fast, fully traceable in the logs and in line with Discord's permissions.
Moderation
Category
Manage Messages
Permissions
2
Parameters
What it does
What is the /clear command for?
Bulk-delete messages in this channel.
When to use it
Reach for /clear when you need a repeatable administrative action without clicking through Discord's settings by hand. Venon Security watches the syntax, the permissions and the context, and the execution can later be tied to the moderation logs or the module's configuration.
Required permissions
The command requires the scope: Manage Messages. If Discord rejects the action, check the bot role's position in the hierarchy, the permissions on the channel and whether the module is enabled in the dashboard.
Syntax
Syntax of the /clear command
Format
/clear <amount> [user]Angle brackets mark required parameters, square brackets optional ones. In slash commands Discord suggests the fields for you, so it is best to fill them straight from the suggestion list.
Example usage
/clear amount:1 user:@nickTreat the example as a template. Swap the member, channel, role, reason or duration for the real situation on your server.
Parameters
Command parameters
amountintegerrequiredHow many messages to delete (1–100)
useruseroptionalOptional: delete messages from this user only
Problems
The most common problems
Missing permissions
Check whether the member and the bot both hold the required scope: Manage Messages.
Role hierarchy
For actions on members, the bot's role has to sit above the target's role.
Module disabled
If the command depends on a module, enable it in the dashboard and check the channel configuration.
Ready?
Add Venon Security and use /clear with the full context
Slash commands work best alongside the dashboard, the logs and the protection modules. Add the bot to your server, read the documentation and set up your team's permissions.