Manual Transcripts

Manual transcripts are the fastest way to export a channel on demand.

Command

Use the /transcript slash command in Discord.

Supported behavior

  • Transcript the current text channel by default.
  • Optionally choose another text channel.
  • Optionally set a message limit with /transcript limit.

Message limit behavior

Free servers can use standard transcript limits. Pro servers can use larger exports, including unlimited collection when supported by the command settings.

/transcript
/transcript channel:#general
/transcript limit:500

What the bot returns

After the command runs, Nexcord returns a private response with:

  • The transcript link
  • The number of messages captured
  • The expiration date

Retention rules

On the Free plan, transcript retention is 30 days. On Pro, transcript storage is not capped by the Free plan retention limit.

Best practices

  • Run manual transcripts for incident review, moderation audits, or support archives.
  • Use channel-specific exports instead of large whole-server exports.
  • Keep a consistent naming convention for channels so transcript history is easier to search later.

When to use auto-transcripts instead

If you repeatedly export the same channel, move to Auto-Transcripts and let Nexcord collect them on a schedule.

Next: Auto-Transcripts →