/track
Traces a synced message back to its original author and server. This is useful for moderation — if you see a problematic message, you can find out who originally sent it and in which server.
Usage
/trackPermissions
- Everyone — Any server member can use this command
What It Does
- Prompts you to provide a message link to a synced message in the current channel
- Orax looks up the message in its database
- Returns information about the original message:
- Original author — Username and user ID
- Original server — Server name
- Original channel — Channel name
- Original message — Content preview
Example
/track
> Message link: https://discord.com/channels/123/456/789Bot response:
🔍 Message Trace
Original author: JohnDoe (ID: 123456789) Original server: Server Alpha Original channel: #general Sent at: 2024-01-15 14:30:22 UTC
Tracking only works for messages sent within the last 30 days (the data retention window).
Use Cases
- Moderation — Identify who sent an inappropriate message
- Attribution — Find the original author of a forwarded or relayed message
- Investigation — Determine which server a message originated from
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