Auto Moderation
AutoMod Module
The AutoMod (Automatic Moderation) Module is a GuardTool system that automatically detects and responds to rule violations in your Discord server.
AutoMod helps moderators by monitoring messages and member behaviour in real time, allowing GuardTool to take action before problems escalate.
The system is designed to reduce manual moderation while keeping communities safe and organized.
How AutoMod Works
When AutoMod is enabled, GuardTool continuously monitors server activity for behaviors that break configured rules.
If a violation is detected, GuardTool can automatically perform actions such as:
Deleting the offending message
Warning the user
Muting or timing out the user
Logging the incident for moderators
This allows issues to be handled instantly without requiring a moderator to be online.
AutoMod Protections
The AutoMod module may include several automated protections.
Spam Detection
Detects repeated or excessive messages sent in a short period of time.
Possible actions:
Message deletion
User warning
Temporary mute
Link Protection
Detects suspicious or potentially harmful links.
Possible actions:
Delete the message
Alert moderators
Log the event
Mention Spam
Prevents users from tagging large numbers of members in a short period of time.
Possible actions:
Remove the message
Warn the user
Temporarily mute the user
Word Filters
Blocks messages containing banned words or phrases configured by the server.
Possible actions:
Delete the message
Send a warning to the user
Log the violation
Incident Reports Integration
Certain AutoMod features can automatically create Incident Reports when serious violations are detected.
When this occurs, GuardTool will:
Detect a major rule violation.
Automatically generate an incident report.
Send the report to the configured incident reports channel.
This helps moderators quickly review important moderation events without manually creating reports.
Examples of events that may trigger incident reports:
Severe spam activity
Repeated AutoMod violations
Suspicious behavior that requires moderator attention
Configuring AutoMod
Server administrators can configure AutoMod settings using GuardTool commands.
Example configuration command:
From there, administrators can:
Enable or disable protections
Adjust moderation actions
Configure logging or reporting behaviour
Benefits of AutoMod
The AutoMod Module helps servers by:
Automatically enforcing server rules
Reducing moderator workload
Detecting issues in real time
Providing detailed moderation logs
Creating incident reports for serious violations
Important Notes
AutoMod actions are designed to support moderators, not replace them.
Server administrators should configure protections to match their server's rules.
Some AutoMod detections may trigger automatic incident reports for moderator review.
✅ The AutoMod Module ensures GuardTool can actively protect your server while keeping moderators informed about important incidents.
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