Create Thread: Discord action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Channel ID channelId	string	Required	Channel ID
Thread Name name	string	Required	Thread Name
First Message message	string	Required	First Message

Sample request

{
  "channelId": "{{trigger.channelId}}",
  "name": "{{trigger.name}}",
  "message": "{{trigger.message}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "thread123",
  "name": "Discussion",
  "type": 11
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Create Thread.

What does the Create Thread action do in Discord?

Creates a new thread in a Discord channel, optionally attached to a source message. Used to keep topical discussion out of the main channel.

What inputs does Create Thread require?

Required: Channel ID, Thread Name, First Message. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Discord returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Thread support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Thread inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Discord's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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