Monitor and Restrict User commands as API endpoints
4 chat commands that would be great to have as API endpoints:
/monitor USERNAME - Start monitoring a user's messages.
/unmonitor USERNAME - Stop monitoring a user's messages.
/restrict USERNAME - Start restricting a user's messages
/unrestrict USERNAME - Stop restricting a user's messages
These endpoints are Generally Available as of February 2026
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oluigo
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poor mods
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byhergrace
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Actually a good idea. Cleaner communities, cleaner platform.
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quiet_geek
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This would actually be really useful for moderation related tools to supplement the features of automod, etc.
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paahtoleipp
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yes please!
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codespace
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This would be fantastic.
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rain2reign
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This would help monitor accounts without them knowing in most cases. Good for fighting bot networks and trolls whom create dozens of accounts.
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shepsalmighty
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Why this isn't already a feature i have no idea. Seems like a perfect thing to have for moderation
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Uncle_Ghosty
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Make this a thing
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3and4fifths
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want!
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PirateSoftware
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This would be incredibly helpful for auto-moderation tools. Restricting is a way better option than banning for people who create dozens of accounts. It keeps the attacker from knowing they've been banned so they waste time and resources.
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Zeniouly
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PRITATE SOFTWAER RAID!!!! GOBLIN IN BIO
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GameFaceZA
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Yes please
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kuumaliimamies
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Am I restricted chat?
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DoctorGagne
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This is a great idea to assist with auto-moderation
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Zeniouly
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PRITATE SOFTWAER RAID!!!! GOBLIN IN BIO
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the_ak_pro
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This sounds like a great idea! Adding these commands as API endpoints on Twitch would be a real game-changer for stream moderators. It would allow for much smoother and more automated moderation processes. Moderators could integrate these commands into custom-built tools or bots, enabling them to monitor and restrict users more efficiently. This kind of automation is especially useful in busy chats where things can get out of hand quickly. It also allows each stream to tailor the moderation to their specific needs, making the streaming environment safer and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Overall, these API endpoints would give moderators the power they need to manage the chat effectively, without having to be everywhere at once.
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tankerkiller125
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This would be amazing to have
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SirJersey
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Please add it! Would be really helpful to restrict Spamming/bots without banning them.
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TheGobbler76
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Goblins approve.
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Zeniouly
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PRITATE SOFTWAER RAID!!!! GOBLIN IN BIO