Image-Only Channels

Restrict channels to only allow messages with images or attachments.

Image-Only Channels

Configure channels to only allow messages containing images or attachments. Perfect for art showcases, meme channels, or media-focused communities.

Quick Setup

1. Navigate to Channel

   Go to the channel you want to restrict.

2. Run Command

   Slash

   /imageonly add
   
3. Verify

   Try sending a text-only message to confirm the restriction is active.

Permission Required: You must have Manage Server permission to configure image-only channels.

Commands

Add Restriction

Mark the current channel as image-only.

Slash

/imageonly add

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Remove Restriction

Remove image-only restriction from the current channel.

Slash

/imageonly remove

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List Channels

View all image-only channels in the server.

Slash

/imageonly list

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Interactive Panel

Open the management panel for the current channel.

Slash

/imageonly panel

How It Works

When a channel is marked as image-only:

1. Message Sent

   A user sends a message in the restricted channel.

2. Content Check

   Veronica analyzes the message for:

   • Image attachments (PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP)
   • Video attachments (MP4, MOV, WEBM)
   • Embedded images (from URLs)
   • File attachments
3. Action Taken

   • Has media: Message is allowed ✅
   • Text only: Message is deleted ❌

Allowed Content

Messages are allowed if they contain:

Image Files

PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WEBP, SVG

Video Files

MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI

Embedded Images

Direct image URLs that Discord embeds

Other Attachments

Any file attachment (PDF, ZIP, etc.)

Interactive Panel

The image-only panel provides quick management:

🖼️ Image Only Management

Manage image-only restrictions for #art-showcase

Status: ✅ Active

[Enable] [Disable] [List All]

Panel Features:

• Enable Button: Activate image-only mode for current channel
• Disable Button: Deactivate image-only mode
• List All Button: View all restricted channels (ephemeral)

Use Cases

Art Showcase

Create a dedicated channel for members to share their artwork without cluttering with text discussions.

Meme Channel

Keep meme channels focused on actual memes instead of text conversations.

Screenshot Sharing

Require screenshots or proof for bug reports, feedback, or support tickets.

Media Gallery

Curate a clean gallery of photos, videos, or creative content.

Best Practices

Create a companion discussion channel (e.g., #art-discussion) where members can comment on images without restriction.

Use channel topics or pins to explain the image-only restriction so new members understand why their messages are being deleted.

Image-only restrictions apply to all members, including moderators. Use the /imageonly remove command if you need to make announcements.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from image-only restrictions:

• Bots: Bot messages are allowed (for moderation commands, etc.)
• Embeds: Rich embeds from bots or integrations
• System Messages: Discord system messages (boosts, joins, etc.)

Troubleshooting

Messages with images are being deleted

• Ensure the image is actually attached or embedded
• Check that the file format is supported
• Verify the restriction is configured for the correct channel

Text messages aren't being deleted

• Confirm the channel is in the restricted list (/imageonly list)
• Verify Veronica has Manage Messages permission
• Check that Veronica’s role is above member roles

Can't configure image-only

• Ensure you have Manage Server permission
• Verify Veronica is online and responsive

Example Workflow

1. Create Channel

   Create a new channel: #art-showcase

2. Add Restriction

   Run /imageonly add in the target channel.

3. Update Topic

   Set channel topic: ”📸 Images only! Use #art-discussion for comments.”

4. Verification Test

   Send a test text message to verify it’s deleted.

Next Steps

Auto-React

Automatically add “Like” and “Heart” reactions to minden image.

Logging

Track deleted messages in your server logs.

Combine image-only channels with slowmode (/slowmode) to prevent spam and maintain quality.