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Yato includes several utility commands that provide useful information and basic functions for server members and administrators.

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Overview

Utility commands cover basic bot operations, user information, and helpful tools for everyday Discord use.

Ping

Check bot latency and API response time

Uptime

See how long the bot has been running

Avatar

Display user avatars in high resolution

Say

Make the bot repeat your message

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Ping

Check Yato’s connection latency to Discord’s API. This helps determine if the bot is responding quickly or experiencing delays.

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Usage

/ping

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Parameters

None - this command takes no parameters.

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Example

/ping

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Response

Yato displays:
  • A playful random message
  • API latency in milliseconds
Example response: 
🏓 Is this really my ping?

API Latency: 42ms
Possible response messages:
  • “Is this really my ping?”
  • “Is this okay? i can’t look!”
  • “I hope it isn’t bad!”
Lower latency means faster response times. Typical values:
  • Excellent: < 100ms
  • Good: 100-200ms
  • Fair: 200-400ms
  • Poor: > 400ms

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What the numbers mean

API Latency measures the round-trip time between Yato and Discord’s servers. This affects:
  • How quickly commands are acknowledged
  • Response time for messages
  • Overall bot responsiveness
High latency can be caused by:
  • Discord API issues
  • Bot hosting location
  • Network congestion
  • Server load

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Uptime

Check how long Yato has been running since the last restart.

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Usage

/uptime

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Parameters

None - this command takes no parameters.

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Example

/uptime

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Response

Example responses: 
⏲️ Uptime

2 days 14 hours 32 minutes 18 seconds

⏲️ Uptime

5 hours 23 minutes 47 seconds

⏲️ Uptime

42 minutes 15 seconds
Uptime resets to zero whenever the bot restarts for updates, maintenance, or technical issues.

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Why uptime matters

Uptime indicates:
  • Reliability: Longer uptime suggests stable hosting
  • Recent updates: Short uptime may indicate a recent bot update
  • Service continuity: Helps diagnose if the bot recently restarted

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Common uptime scenarios

Days or weeksIndicates:
  • Stable operation
  • No recent updates
  • Good hosting reliability

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Avatar

Display a user’s Discord avatar in high resolution. Perfect for viewing profile pictures in detail or sharing avatars.

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Usage

/avatar [user:<user>]

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Parameters

  • user (optional) - Select a user from the dropdown menu
    • If omitted: Shows your own avatar
    • If specified: Shows the selected user’s avatar

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Examples

/avatar
Displays your own avatar in high resolution (1024x1024).

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Response format

Yato displays:
  • Description: “Avatar of @User”
  • Image: User’s avatar at 1024x1024 resolution
  • Format: PNG (or GIF for animated avatars)

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Avatar features

High resolution: Images are fetched at 1024x1024, the maximum size Discord provides. Dynamic format:
  • Static avatars → PNG format
  • Animated avatars → GIF format (preserves animation)
Direct download: Right-click the image to save the avatar to your device.
Animated avatars (GIFs) are a Discord Nitro feature. Free users have static avatars only.

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Use cases

  • Save avatars: Download profile pictures you like
  • Share avatars: Show someone’s cool avatar to the chat
  • Verify users: Check profile pictures when managing members
  • Art reference: Use avatars as reference for drawings or edits
  • Server branding: Review member avatars for themed servers

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Say

Make Yato repeat a message you provide. The bot sends your message to the channel while you receive an ephemeral confirmation.

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Usage

/say message:<text>

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Parameters

  • message (required) - The text you want the bot to send

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Examples

/say message:Welcome to our server!

/say message:Event starts in 10 minutes!

/say message:Don't forget to check the rules!

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How it works

  1. You run /say message:Hello everyone!
  2. Yato sends “Hello everyone!” to the channel (everyone can see)
  3. You receive an ephemeral message: “Echo Message: Hello everyone!” (only you can see)
The bot posts your message directly to the channel:
Hello everyone!
It appears as a regular message from Yato.

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Use cases

For administrators:
  • Make announcements appear from the bot
  • Create formatted server messages
  • Post reminders or alerts
  • Separate official announcements from personal messages
For moderators:
  • Issue warnings or notices
  • Make rule reminders
  • Post event information
For regular users:
  • Fun interactions and jokes
  • Roleplay scenarios
  • Anonymous suggestions (if configured)
Abuse potential: This command can be misused for:
  • Impersonation
  • Spreading misinformation
  • Harassment
Consider restricting this command to trusted roles in your server settings.

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Server configuration

Server administrators should consider: Permission restrictions:
  • Limit /say to specific roles (Moderators, Admins)
  • Use Discord’s built-in slash command permissions
  • Monitor usage for abuse
Channel restrictions:
  • Disable in public channels
  • Allow only in bot-commands or admin channels
  • Create logs of say command usage
Alternative approaches:
  • Use webhooks for more advanced message posting
  • Consider dedicated announcement bots
  • Use Discord’s native announcement channels

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Markdown support

The /say command supports Discord markdown formatting: 
/say message:**Bold text** *italic text* __underline__

/say message:Check out this link: https://discord.com

/say message:```
Code block


<Info>
  Discord's standard markdown formatting works in say messages, including bold, italic, code blocks, links, and more.
</Info>

## Best practices

### Using ping

- Check ping if commands seem slow
- Compare with your own Discord latency
- Report consistently high ping to bot administrators
- Use during troubleshooting

### Using uptime

- Don't confuse short uptime with unreliability (could be planned updates)
- Check uptime after service disruptions
- Compare uptime with status pages if available

### Using avatar

- Respect privacy when sharing others' avatars
- Don't reupload avatars claiming they're your art
- Credit users if you use their avatar art

### Using say

- Don't impersonate users or spread false information
- Mark clearly if posting sensitive information
- Use for constructive purposes (announcements, events)
- Consider who has access to this command

## Troubleshooting

### High ping values

**Issue**: Ping shows >500ms consistently

**Solutions:**
- Check Discord's status page for API issues
- Verify your own internet connection
- Contact bot administrators if persistent
- May be temporary server load

### Avatar not displaying

**Issue**: Avatar command returns an error or broken image

**Causes:**
- User has no custom avatar (using Discord default)
- Temporary Discord CDN issue
- Network problems

**Solutions:**
- Try again in a few moments
- Check if the user has an avatar set
- Verify bot permissions

### Say command restricted

**Issue**: "You don't have permission to use this command"

**Cause**: Server administrators have restricted the command to specific roles.

**Solution**: Ask a moderator or admin if you need access for legitimate purposes.

## Privacy and permissions

These utility commands require no special permissions and are generally safe for all users, with the exception of `/say` which server admins should consider restricting.

**Data collected:**
- None of these commands store personal data
- No logging of avatar views
- No tracking of ping checks
- Say command may be logged by server admins for moderation

## Summary

Utility commands provide essential functions:

- **Ping**: Monitor bot responsiveness
- **Uptime**: Check bot stability
- **Avatar**: View profile pictures in high quality  
- **Say**: Post messages through the bot

These tools enhance the Discord experience and provide useful information for both users and administrators.

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