Reminders User Guide
Smart reminders and follow-up notifications for Discord messages
Getting Started
Never forget important messages or tasks again! Team Toolbox reminders help you follow up on conversations, remember to complete tasks, and stay organized directly within Discord.
Set reminders for any Discord message, create recurring reminders, get smart follow-up suggestions, and manage all your reminders from one place.
Key Features
- Message-based Reminders: Set reminders for any Discord message with context
- Flexible Timing: From minutes to months, with natural language input
- Recurring Reminders: Daily, weekly, or custom recurring schedules
- Smart Notifications: Context-aware reminders with original message links
- Cross-server Support: Reminders work across all your Discord servers
- Snooze Options: Postpone reminders when you're not ready
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Creating Reminders
There are several easy ways to create reminders from Discord messages and conversations.
Context Menu Method
The quickest way to set a reminder:
Right-click Message
Right-click on any Discord message and select "Remind me in..." from the context menu.
Choose Time
Select from quick options (15 min, 1 hour, tomorrow) or set a custom time.
Get Notified
Receive a DM with the reminder and a link back to the original message.
Slash Commands
/reminder create [time] [message]
Create a custom reminder with your own message and timing
/reminder quick [minutes]
Set a quick reminder for X minutes from now
/reminder daily [time] [message]
Create a daily recurring reminder at a specific time
Natural Language Support
You can use natural language for reminder times:
- Relative Times: "in 30 minutes", "in 2 hours", "tomorrow"
- Specific Times: "at 3 PM", "at 9:30 AM tomorrow"
- Days of Week: "next Monday", "Friday afternoon"
- Dates: "December 15th", "next month"
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Reminder Types
Different types of reminders for different needs and situations.
Message Reminders
Follow-up Reminders
Remember to follow up on conversations or wait for responses
Task Reminders
Remember to complete tasks mentioned in messages
Event Reminders
Get reminded about upcoming meetings or events
Recurring Reminders
Regular reminders for ongoing tasks or check-ins
Custom Reminders
Create reminders not tied to specific messages:
- Personal Tasks: Remember personal to-dos and deadlines
- Team Check-ins: Regular reminders to check on project status
- Process Reminders: Remember to follow team processes or procedures
- Learning Goals: Reminders for personal development activities
Smart Suggestions
Team Toolbox can automatically suggest reminders based on message content:
- Question Detection: Suggests follow-up reminders for unanswered questions
- Deadline Recognition: Offers to create reminders when dates are mentioned
- Action Item Identification: Spots tasks and suggests reminder timing
- Meeting References: Suggests reminders for mentioned meetings or calls
Managing Reminders
View, edit, and organize all your reminders from one central location.
Reminder Management Commands
/reminder list
View all your active reminders with details and options to edit
/reminder edit [reminder_id]
Modify the time, message, or recurrence of an existing reminder
/reminder delete [reminder_id]
Cancel a reminder you no longer need
/reminder snooze [reminder_id] [duration]
Postpone a reminder by a specified amount of time
Reminder Categories
Organize your reminders by type for easier management:
- Work Tasks: Professional responsibilities and deadlines
- Follow-ups: Messages and conversations requiring responses
- Personal: Personal tasks and appointments
- Team: Team-related reminders and check-ins
- Learning: Educational content and skill development
Bulk Operations
/reminder clear_completed
Remove all completed or acknowledged reminders
/reminder pause_all
Temporarily pause all reminders (useful for vacations)
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Smart Features
Advanced reminder features that adapt to your workflow and communication patterns.
Context Awareness
- Thread Tracking: Reminders track if conversations have continued
- Response Detection: Automatically mark reminders complete when you get responses
- Channel Activity: Adjust reminder timing based on channel activity levels
- User Status: Respect Do Not Disturb and offline status
Intelligent Scheduling
🧠 Working Hours Respect
Reminders automatically adjust to your typical working hours
📊 Pattern Learning
Learns your reminder preferences and suggests optimal timing
🎯 Priority Detection
Identifies urgent messages and adjusts reminder importance
🔄 Auto-reschedule
Reschedules reminders if original timing becomes irrelevant
Team Integration
Reminders that work better with your team dynamics:
- Shared Reminders: Create reminders that notify multiple team members
- Delegation Tracking: Reminders for tasks you've assigned to others
- Meeting Coordination: Reminders that coordinate with team calendars
- Project Milestones: Automatic reminders for project deadlines
Notification Settings
Customize how and when you receive reminder notifications to fit your workflow.
Notification Preferences
/reminder settings notifications
Configure notification delivery preferences and timing
/reminder settings quiet_hours [start] [end]
Set quiet hours when reminders won't disturb you
/reminder settings channels
Choose which channels can create reminders and where notifications appear
Delivery Options
- Direct Messages: Private reminders sent as DMs
- Channel Notifications: Reminders posted in specific channels
- Mobile Push: Push notifications to your mobile device
- Email Backup: Email notifications for critical reminders
Smart Do Not Disturb
Intelligent notification management that respects your availability:
- Status Integration: Respects Discord status (DND, Away, Invisible)
- Activity Detection: Holds non-urgent reminders when you're in meetings
- Time Zone Awareness: Adjusts for your local time zone automatically
- Weekend Modes: Different reminder behavior for weekends
Set up quiet hours and weekend preferences to ensure reminders arrive when you're most likely to act on them.
Tips & Tricks
⚡ Quick Access
Pin the reminder context menu by right-clicking on messages frequently. It becomes muscle memory!
🔄 Recurring Patterns
Use /reminder daily for daily standup reminders or /reminder weekly for weekly check-ins.
📝 Reminder Templates
Create template reminders for common tasks like "Follow up on client email" with standard timing.
🎯 Context Clues
Include specific details in reminder messages like project names or priority levels for better context.
📊 Weekly Review
Use /reminder list completed weekly to review what you accomplished and adjust future reminder timing.
🤝 Team Coordination
Create shared reminders for team deadlines and milestones to keep everyone aligned.
⏰ Smart Snoozing
Use snooze strategically - snooze for specific times when you'll be able to take action.
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