Snippet Command
The /snippet
command is a tool for sharing and collaborating on code within your Discord server. Whether you want to quickly share a code snippet or collaborate with others through suggestions and improvements, this command has you covered.
Basic Usage
/snippet
Opens an interactive modal where you can:
- Select the programming language for formatting and syntax highlighting
- Paste your code
- Optionally add a question or description
Modal Fields:
Question
(optional) - Any context about your codeCode
- Your code snippetLanguage
- Programming language for syntax highlighting
Features
Simple Code Sharing
- Clean, syntax-highlighted code blocks
- Support for multiple programming languages
- Automatic code formatting (when enabled)
- Perfect for quick code sharing and questions
Collaboration Features
- Suggest improvements to any shared code
- View and compare different versions
- See exactly what changed with diff highlighting
- Track who suggested what and when
Examples
Quick Code Share
/snippet
# Modal opens:
Code:
function hello(name: string): string {
return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}
Language: auto
Collaborative Features
-
Suggesting Changes
- Click “Suggest Changes” on any snippet
- Edit the code
- Add a description of your changes
- Creates a new version automatically
-
Viewing Changes
- Use “Show Changes” to see differences
- Green highlights show added code
- Red highlights show removed code
- Navigate between versions with Previous/Next
Settings
Configure in Dashboard:
- Default programming language
- Auto-format code submissions
Tips
- For quick shares, just paste your code and write auto for programming language and go
- Add descriptions to your changes to help others understand your suggestions
- Use the diff view to track modifications
- Iterate on code together through suggestions