[Slash Commands] String length requirement

[fisherjacobc]

Hi so I'm bad at explaining things

I was thinking maybe there would be a min_length and max_length for the strings if for example you are making an application bot with slash commands and want to have a question require at least 5 characters but under 50 for example. Thoughts?

[amatsagu]

For me it sounds like just extra pain. The way it is now is fine. It's not that hard to add single if statement in your code :)

[Stalruth]

Adding it to the command option itself would allow Discord to throw up an error when the user attempts to send the command, allowing them to amend the parameter and send again.

This is much more work for the user if we have to provide an error related response instead

[amatsagu]

Honestly? Setting it up would probably require more boilerplate code than using single if statement 🤔

[RedDaedalus]

Providing client-side restrictions on slash command input is objectively better UX. It allows people to know that their data is invalid and get a chance to correct it without having to retype the command.

[Stalruth]

It'd probably require two lines of JSON on the bot developer's end, similarly to how max_value and min_value work today.

[ChaunceyHoover]

I also think this would be a great idea. Sure, you could add a single if statement to validate the option's value after the user sends it, but like @RedDaedalus said, it's objectively better UX to have client-side validation. The end user will have to run the command again with the appropriate value, which will be more frustrating and is objectively a lesser user experience than having it do a client-side validation.

(Sorry for commenting the same thing a few times - I wasn't sure if I should reply or put this by itself. First time using Discussions)