Discord glossary
Webhook
A URL that lets outside services post messages into a channel without a bot.
Webhooks are one-way: they can post but not read. Treat the URL like a password, since anyone with it can post.
Related terms
- Embed
- A rich message card with a title, description, fields, color bar, and images, usually sent by bots or webhooks.
- Bot
- An automated Discord account run by an application, used for moderation, music, games, and more.
- Rate limit
- The cap on how many requests an app can make to Discord in a period of time.