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seize’s self-purge feature lets you clean up your own messages without needing moderator permissions. You can delete by message count, by a time window, or by matching content types like embeds, files, links, or specific text. This feature is available for seize premium users.

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Before You Begin

Make sure seize has the following permissions in the channel where you want to purge:
  • Manage Messages
  • Read Message History
Without both permissions, self-purge will not work.
Self-purge only deletes your own messages. You cannot delete messages from other users.

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Basic Usage

The simplest way to self-purge is by message count.
You can also use time-based purging. This deletes your messages sent within the given duration.
Valid time units are d (days), h (hours), m (minutes), and s (seconds). The minimum lookback is 1 minute, and the maximum is 7 days.

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Content-Based Filtering

Use subcommands to target specific message types instead of an entire count or window.
Syntax: ,selfpurge startswith <substring> [count_or_time]Delete messages that start with a specific substring.
Syntax: ,selfpurge endswith <substring> [count_or_time]Delete messages that end with a specific substring.
Syntax: ,selfpurge contains <substring> [count_or_time]Delete messages that contain a specific substring anywhere in the text.
Syntax: ,selfpurge embeds [count_or_time]Delete only messages that contain embeds.
Syntax: ,selfpurge files [count_or_time]Delete only messages with file attachments.
Syntax: ,selfpurge images [count_or_time]Delete only messages containing images, including linked images and embed thumbnails.
Syntax: ,selfpurge stickers [count_or_time]Delete only messages that contain stickers.
Syntax: ,selfpurge emoji [count_or_time]Delete only messages containing unicode emojis.
Syntax: ,selfpurge emotes [count_or_time]Delete only messages containing custom Discord emotes.

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Limits and Behavior

  • Maximum delete count per command: 1,000 messages
  • Maximum lookback window: 7 days
  • Messages older than 14 days are deleted individually instead of in bulk
  • Up to 10,000 messages are scanned per command
  • Deleted message replies and ephemeral confirmation notes clean themselves up automatically
Deleted messages cannot be recovered. If you need a record, make sure to save it before purging.

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Quick Reference