Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Why aren't my pagination buttons working?

1. Check the user: By default, FlowPaginator only allows the user who called send() to interact.
2. Check the timeout: The default idle timeout is 60 seconds. After this, buttons are disabled. You can increase this via the idleTimeout option.
3. Check for errors: Ensure your bot has the correct permissions to send messages and embeds/components.

Can I use FlowContainer with Embeds?

No. FlowContainer builds Components V2 (Containers), which are a replacement for/alternative to Embeds. You generally cannot mix top-level Containers and Embeds in the same message payload in a way that blends them inside the container.

Does this work with Modals?

FlowPaginator is designed for message components (Buttons). It does not natively support pagination via Modals, as Modals are transient user inputs.

Technical Details

Is this library production ready?

Yes. It is built with strict TypeScript and wraps the stable Discord.js v14+ API.

How does send() work?

paginator.send(target) detects if target is a text channel or an interaction.

• If it's an Interaction, it calls reply() (or editReply() if deferred).
• If it's a Channel, it calls send(). This abstraction allows you to use the same pagination code in both slash commands and message events.