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Feature Terminology

HephBot uses a few names that sound similar. This page clarifies what each feature does and when to use it.

Quick decision tree

See the diagram below, or jump to Setup Guide for step-by-step guides.

At a glance​

FeatureDashboard nameCommandWhat it does
Channel MirroringConversations / Channel Mirroring/mirrorLinks specific channels; messages are translated between them
Auto SetupAuto-Setup/autosetupReplicates an entire category into other languages (premium)
Default LanguageDefault Language/defaultAuto-translates every message in one channel to a single language
flowchart TD
    A[What do you need?] --> B{One channel, one target language?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Default Language]
    B -->|No| D{Link a few existing channels?}
    D -->|Yes| E[Channel Mirroring /mirror]
    D -->|No| F{Replicate whole categories?}
    F -->|Yes| G[Auto Setup - Premium]
    F -->|No| H[Combine features as needed]

Channel Mirroring (Conversations)​

Former name: Conversations
Command: /mirror
Premium: Free (better engines with premium)

Channel Mirroring links specific channels you choose. When someone posts in one linked channel, the bot translates the message and posts it in every other channel in the same group.

Best for:

  • Support desks in multiple languages
  • Paired #general-en and #general-es channels
  • Small, hand-picked channel sets

Syncs:

  • New messages, edits, and deletes
  • Non-flag reactions (forwarded to linked channels)
  • Attachments and embeds (when enabled)

Does not:

  • Create new channels or categories for you
  • Mirror entire category structures automatically

→ Channel Mirroring setup guide

Auto Setup (Category Mirroring)​

Former name: Mirror (legacy)
Command: /autosetup (dashboard is recommended; some slash subcommands may be limited)
Premium: Server Boost – Groq Powered or active server trial

Auto Setup mirrors an entire source category into one or more target languages. The bot creates translated categories and channels, keeps names in sync, and mirrors messages—including threads and forum posts.

Best for:

  • Large multilingual communities
  • Identical channel layouts per language
  • Servers that add channels often and want mirrors maintained automatically

Syncs:

  • Category and channel create/rename/delete
  • Messages, threads, reactions (when enabled)
  • Permissions and optional language roles

→ Auto Setup guide

Default Language (Auto-Translate)​

Former name: Auto-Translate
Command: /default
Premium: Free (premium engines improve quality)

Default Language translates every message in one channel to a single target language. The original message is typically replaced by the translation (configurable in the dashboard).

Best for:

  • Language-specific channels (#announcements-es)
  • Single-language rooms where everyone should read the same output
  • Category-wide rules (inherit from parent category in dashboard)

→ Default Language guide

Translation methods (not server layout)​

These are separate from mirroring:

MethodWho sees itPremium for DMs?
Translate context menu (right-click → Apps)Only you (ephemeral)Yes, outside guild-installed servers
Flag reactionsEveryone (configurable)N/A
/translate slash commandYou (optional ephemeral)Yes in DMs without guild install

→ Quick translation methods

Using multiple features together​

Common patterns:

  1. Auto Setup for main server sections + Channel Mirroring for a special cross-language lounge
  2. Default Language on announcement channels + Channel Mirroring for discussion
  3. Flag reactions disabled in mirrored channels via /ignore to reduce noise

All features respect your server's translation engine and customization settings. AI profiles can override BYOK model/prompt per mirror, default-language channel, or flag/context-menu flow.

AI profiles (BYOK)​

When using BYOK, AI profiles are named presets (model, prompt, optional API key) assigned to specific features instead of one global configuration. See AI profiles.

Screenshot placeholders​

The following visuals would help new admins (record or capture for a future docs update):

  1. Dashboard sidebar — highlight Conversations vs Auto-Setup vs Default Language
  2. One mirror group — three channels with language badges
  3. Auto Setup result — source category next to translated mirror categories
Videos

Screen recordings are not embedded in these docs. Short clips of dashboard setup (30–60 seconds each) would complement the written guides above.