01 · Connect chat + verify events
4 minStart by linking your streaming platform so HostFabric can ingest chat messages and commands.
- Control → Settings → Integrations
- Connect Twitch/YouTube
- Send a test message and confirm it appears
Chat automation playbook
Turn chat into reliable, sponsor-safe triggers. This guide shows how to route commands, throttle spam, and keep moderators in control.
02 · Define command patterns
4 minUse short, predictable commands that map cleanly to on-air moments and avoid ambiguous triggers.
- Pick 2–3 commands (e.g., !question, !poll, !clip)
- Document them for mods
- Add a fallback “manual only” rule
03 · Add guardrails and throttles
4 minPrevent spam and keep sponsors safe by applying moderation and rate limiting at the command level.
- Enable profanity filters
- Throttle repetitive commands
- Restrict high-impact commands to subscribers/mods
04 · Run a rehearsal drill
3 minDry-run your commands for 3–5 minutes: make sure the queue stays healthy and the overlay never blocks gameplay.
- Trigger each command once
- Confirm TTS + captions match
- Adjust response length if timing feels slow
Keep one operator-only command reserved for “reset”: it should clear the queue and stop playback without debate logic.