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Bookmarks¶

The Bookmarks feature allows you to save important Discord messages for later reference. Simply react to any message with the bookmark emoji, and Tux will send a copy of that message directly to your DMs, complete with all attachments, images, and context.

How It Works¶

Bookmarking a message is as simple as adding a reaction:

1. React with 🔖 on any message you want to save
2. Tux sends you a DM with a formatted copy of the message
3. Access your bookmarks anytime in your DMs
4. Remove bookmarks by reacting with 🗑️ on the bookmark message in your DMs

Using Bookmarks¶

Bookmarking a Message¶

To bookmark a message:

1. Find a message you want to save
2. React to it with the 🔖 emoji
3. Check your DMs - Tux will send you the bookmarked message

The bookmark includes:

• Full message content
• Author information
• All attachments (up to 10 images)
• Stickers
• Jump link to the original message
• Channel and server context
• Timestamp

Removing a Bookmark¶

To remove a bookmark from your DMs:

1. Open the bookmark message in your DMs
2. React with the 🗑️ emoji
3. The bookmark message will be deleted

What Gets Bookmarked¶

Message Content¶

The full text content of the message is included in the bookmark. If the message is too long, it will be truncated to fit Discord's embed limits.

Attachments¶

All image attachments from the original message are included in the bookmark (up to 10 images). Non-image attachments are listed as links in the embed.

Stickers¶

Stickers are included as images in the bookmark when possible. PNG and APNG format stickers are converted to image files.

Embeds¶

If the original message contains embeds, the bookmark will note this. Embedded images are extracted and included as attachments when possible.

Context Information¶

Each bookmark includes:

• Author: Who posted the original message
• Jump Link: Direct link to view the original message in context
• Reply Reference: If the message was a reply, a link to the original message
• Location: Channel name and server name
• Timestamp: When the message was originally posted

Example Bookmark¶

When you bookmark a message, you'll receive a DM that looks like this:

📌 Message Bookmarked

[Message content here]

Author: @username
Jump to Message: [Click Here]
Attachments: [filename.png]
In #general on Server Name
[Timestamp]

Privacy & Permissions¶

Direct Messages¶

Bookmarks are sent to your DMs, so you need to have DMs enabled with Tux. If you have DMs disabled:

• Tux will attempt to send the bookmark
• If it fails, you'll see a notification in the channel (deleted after 30 seconds)
• Enable DMs in your Discord privacy settings to receive bookmarks

Server Permissions¶

You can bookmark messages in any channel you have access to, regardless of your server permissions. The bookmark feature works in:

• Text channels
• Threads
• Forum channels
• Any messageable channel

Limitations¶

File Limits¶

Discord limits messages to 10 attachments. If a message has more than 10 images:

• The first 10 images will be included
• Additional images will be listed as links in the embed

Embed Content¶

Some embed content may not be fully preserved:

• Complex embeds are noted but not fully recreated
• Embedded images are extracted when possible
• Interactive embed elements (buttons, select menus) are not included

Message Length¶

Very long messages may be truncated to fit Discord's embed description limits. The full content is preserved up to the limit, with a truncation indicator (...) if needed.

Use Cases¶

Saving Important Information¶

Bookmark messages containing:

• Important announcements
• Useful links and resources
• Code snippets or commands
• Server rules or guidelines
• Meeting notes or summaries

Reference Material¶

Keep track of:

• Helpful explanations or tutorials
• Configuration examples
• Documentation links
• Community resources

Personal Notes¶

Save messages you want to revisit:

• Interesting discussions
• Useful tips or tricks
• Personal reminders
• Favorite memes or images

Tips¶

Troubleshooting¶

Not Receiving Bookmarks¶

If you're not receiving bookmarks in your DMs:

1. Check Privacy Settings: Ensure you allow DMs from server members
2. Check Server Settings: Some servers restrict who can DM members
3. Check Bot Status: Make sure Tux is online and functioning
4. Check Error Messages: Look for notifications in the channel where you bookmarked

Can't Remove Bookmarks¶

If you can't remove a bookmark:

• Make sure you're reacting in your DMs, not in a server channel
• Ensure you're reacting to the bookmark message itself (sent by Tux)
• Check that you're using the 🗑️ emoji

Missing Attachments¶

If attachments aren't included:

• The original attachment may have been deleted
• The file may be too large
• Non-image attachments are listed as links, not included as files
• Discord's 10-file limit may have been reached

For Administrators¶

The Bookmarks feature requires no configuration and works automatically once Tux is added to your server. All users can bookmark messages in channels they have access to.

If you want to restrict bookmarking:

• Use Discord's permission system to control who can react in channels
• Consider using reaction roles or moderation bots to manage reactions
• The feature respects Discord's channel permissions