Glossary
A simple guide to every block and tool you can use in Meridian.
Core concepts
Root block
The very first block. It tells your bot when to start working.
Action block
A block that does a job, like sending a message or giving a role.
Flow
A line of connected blocks that make your bot do a task.
Variable
Text like {user.name} that changes to real info when the bot runs.
Handle
The small dots on a block where you connect lines. The top dot receives the signal, and the bottom dot passes it on.
Connection
The line between blocks that shows the order in which they run.
The Builder
Canvas
The main workspace where you drag and connect blocks to build your bot.
Toolbar
The bar at the top with tools to save, undo, redo, and search.
Palette
The menu where you can pick new blocks to add to your flow.
Sidebar
The right-side panel where you change the settings for a block.
Ways to start
Command
Starts when someone types a command in Discord.
Event
Starts when something happens in Discord, like a new member joining.
Function
A group of blocks you can use over and over in different places.
Error handler
A special block that runs if your bot runs into a problem.
Messages
Send a Message
Sends text or a fancy box to a channel or user.
Send a Form
Opens a popup window for users to fill out information.
Delete a Message
Removes messages from a channel.
Pin/Unpin
Adds or removes a message from the pinned list.
Reaction
Adds or removes an emoji reaction on a message.
Forward/Publish
Moves a message to another channel or shares an announcement.
Rules & Loops
If statement
Tells the bot to do different things depending on a choice.
Repeat
Does the same thing many times in a row.
Repeat for Each
Does something for every person or item in a list.
Roles
Add Role
Gives a role to a person in the server.
Remove Role
Takes a role away from a person.
Create Role
Makes a brand new role for your server.
Delete Role
Completely removes a role from the server.
Edit Role
Changes how a role looks or what it can do.
Channels
Create Channel
Makes a new text, voice, or private channel.
Create Forum Post
Starts a new topic in a forum channel.
Edit Channel
Changes a channel's name or settings.
Delete Channel
Permanently removes a channel or thread.
Users
Kick/Ban
Removes a person from the server.
Timeout
Stops a person from talking for a short time.
Rename User
Changes a person's nickname.
Leave Server
Makes the bot leave the server.
Math & Tools
Calculate
Does math like adding or subtracting numbers.
Find Something
Looks for a specific user, role, or channel.
Wait
Makes the bot pause for a few seconds before continuing.
Text Functions
Changes text, like making it all uppercase.
Send Log
Sends a private note to your bot's history for debugging.
Settings
Set prefix
Changes the symbol (like !) used to run commands.
Set status
Changes what your bot is "playing" or its online color.
Restart bot
Turns the bot off and back on again.
Set Voice Status
Sets the text shown at the top of a voice channel.
The Platform
Dashboard
The main page where you manage your bot and its settings.
Storage
A place where the bot remembers things even after it restarts.
Add-ons
Extra features you can turn on with one click.
Status & Logs
Shows if your bot is working and its recent history.
Invite Bot
The link you use to add your bot to a server.
Pending Review
A status for staff profile updates that are awaiting approval from an Executive.
Discord words
Embed
A fancy message with a colored border and images.
Ephemeral message
A private message that only you can see.
Slash command
A command you run by typing "/" in Discord.
Prefix command
A command you run by typing a symbol like "!" first.
Message components
Buttons and menus you can add to a message.
Action Row
A row that holds buttons or menus in a message.