Editsnippet¶

The editsnippet command allows owners or moderators to update the content of a previously created snippet. This ensures that documentation and canned responses remain accurate and up-to-date without needing to delete and recreate the snippet.

Syntax¶

The editsnippet command is available as a prefix command:

Prefix Command:

$editsnippet <name> <new_content>
$es <name> <new_content>

Aliases:

You can also use these aliases instead of editsnippet:

• es

Parameters¶

Usage Examples¶

Update Content¶

Change the text of the hello snippet.

$editsnippet hello Welcome back to the updated community!

Permissions¶

User Permissions¶

• Snippet owner: Can edit their own snippets by default
• Moderators: Can edit any snippet regardless of ownership
• Locked snippets: Only moderators (rank 3+) can edit snippets that have been locked

Error Handling¶

Snippet is Locked¶

When it occurs: When a non-moderator attempts to edit a snippet that has been locked.

What happens: The bot sends an error message indicating the snippet is locked.

Solutions:

• Contact a moderator to unlock the snippet if you believe it needs an update
• Use $snippetinfo to check the lock status before attempting to edit
• If you're a moderator, use $togglesnippetlock to unlock it first

Related Commands¶

• $createsnippet - Create the initial snippet
• $togglesnippetlock - Lock or unlock a snippet to prevent edits
• $snippetinfo - Check snippet details and lock status before editing