I’m trying to send messages to Twitch chats that are set to follower-only mode. My current Python script works fine for regular chats but fails for these restricted ones. Here’s a simplified version of what I’m using:
import socket
def send_twitch_message(channel, nickname, oauth, msg):
sock = socket.socket()
sock.connect(('irc.chat.twitch.tv', 6667))
sock.send(f'PASS {oauth}\r\n'.encode())
sock.send(f'NICK {nickname}\r\n'.encode())
sock.send(f'JOIN #{channel}\r\n'.encode())
sock.send(f'PRIVMSG #{channel} :{msg}\r\n'.encode())
print(sock.recv(2048).decode())
send_twitch_message('channel_name', 'bot_nick', 'oauth:1234abcd', 'Hi everyone!')
The script connects and seems to work but the message doesn’t appear in follower-only chats. The server response is the same for both types of chats. What changes do I need to make to get this working for follower-restricted channels? Any help would be great!
hey man, have u checked if ur bot is actually following the channel? follower-only mode can be tricky. also, might wanna look into the twitch irc capabilities. add this before joining:
sock.send(‘CAP REQ :twitch.tv/membership Twitch Twitch\r\n’.encode())
it could help with those restricted chats. good luck!
The issue you’re encountering is likely due to your bot not being a follower of the channel. Follower-only mode restricts chat participation to accounts that have followed the channel for a specified duration. To resolve this, ensure your bot account follows the target channel and meets the minimum follow time requirement.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, consider implementing a more robust authentication method. Instead of using a basic IRC connection, you might want to explore Twitch’s official API or a third-party library like TwitchIO. These options often provide better handling for various chat modes and can simplify the process of managing bot interactions across different channel settings.
I’ve encountered similar issues with follower-only chats. One crucial step you might be missing is requesting the necessary Twitch IRC capabilities. Try adding this line after establishing the connection but before joining the channel:
sock.send(‘CAP REQ :twitch.tv/membership Twitch Twitch\r\n’.encode())
This informs the Twitch server that your bot supports these features, which can be essential for interacting with restricted chats. Additionally, ensure your bot account is following the channel and meets any minimum follow time requirements set by the streamer.
If these steps don’t resolve the issue, you might need to explore more advanced authentication methods, such as OAuth2, or consider using a dedicated Twitch API library for more robust functionality.
I’ve dealt with this issue before, and it can be frustrating. One thing that worked for me was using the Twitch IRC capabilities. Before joining the channel, you need to request the necessary capabilities. Try adding this line after connecting but before joining:
sock.send(‘CAP REQ :twitch.tv/membership Twitch Twitch\r\n’.encode())
This tells the Twitch server that your bot supports these features, which might help with follower-only chats. Also, make sure your bot is actually following the channel and meets the minimum follow time if there is one.
If that doesn’t work, you might need to look into using OAuth2 for authentication instead of the simple OAuth token. It’s a bit more complex to set up, but it gives your bot more permissions and can help with these restricted chats.
have u tried using the twitch api instead? it might handle follower-only chats better. also, make sure ur bot account is actually following the channel. if not, it won’t be able to post regardless of ur code. could be worth checkin that first before diving into more complex solutions