Message Types

Recurring messages come in several types, each serving different purposes for your stream. This guide covers all available message types and their configurations.

Available Types

StreamChat AI supports four types of recurring messages:

1. Text/TTS Messages
2. Uptime Messages
3. Relate Messages
4. Random List Item Messages

Text/TTS Messages

Text/TTS messages combine static text with AI-generated content, optionally including text-to-speech functionality.

Configuration Options

• Static text or AI instructions
• Merge field support
• TTS toggle and settings
• Display preferences

Token Usage

Test AI responses without using tokens in preview mode before enabling.

Uptime Messages

Uptime messages automatically display your stream duration at set intervals.

Features

• Current stream duration display
• AI response integration
• Token-efficient operation
• Customisable formats

Relate Messages

Relate messages analyze recent chat to create contextual responses that maintain conversation flow.

Chat History Options

• 10 Messages (1 token)
• 50 Messages (2 tokens)

Caution

Consider lurker interaction when using Relate messages - some viewers prefer passive participation.

For more information on the relate function, please refer to the Relate Function Tutorial

Random List Item Messages

Automatically select and display items from custom lists at set intervals.

Requirements

• Plain text (.txt) files
• One item per line
• Clean formatting

File Format

Keep your list files simple - avoid Word documents or special formatting.

Message Management

For all message types, you can:

• Edit existing messages
• Toggle individual messages
• Reorder sequence
• Move between intervals
• Monitor status and errors

Note

For TTS-specific setup, refer to the Text to Speech guide.

Video Tutorial

For more information on how to create recurring messages, please refer to the Recurring Messages Tutorial or watch the video below: