Discord Webhooks

Mythic Framework integrates deeply with Discord through webhooks, providing real-time logging of admin actions, player connections, kills, errors, and anti-cheat detections directly to your Discord server.

What are Discord Webhooks?

Discord webhooks allow external applications to post messages to Discord channels automatically. Mythic Framework uses webhooks to send structured, rich embeds with server activity logs.

Real-Time Logging

Get instant notifications of important server events

Rich Embeds

Color-coded, formatted messages with detailed information

Centralized Monitoring

All logs in one place for easy staff monitoring

Easy Setup

Simple configuration, works out of the box

Creating Discord Webhooks

Create or Select Discord Server

You need a Discord server where you have Manage Webhooks permission.

Navigate to Channel Settings

Right-click the channel where you want logs
Click “Edit Channel”
Go to “Integrations” tab
Click “Webhooks”

Create New Webhook

Click “New Webhook” or “Create Webhook”
Customize the webhook:
- Name: e.g., “Mythic Admin Logs”, “Connection Logs”
- Avatar: Optional custom icon
Click “Copy Webhook URL”

Add to server.cfg

set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123456789/AbCdEfGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz..."

Best Practice: Create separate channels for different log types (admin actions, connections, errors, etc.) to keep logs organized.

Available Webhook Types

Mythic Framework supports multiple webhook types for different logging purposes:

1. Admin Logs Webhook

Purpose: Logs all admin actions and commands Variable: discord_admin_webhook

set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

Admin command usage (/kick, /ban, /tp, etc.)
Permission grants/revocations
Server configuration changes
Resource restarts by admins
Noclip, god mode, invisibility usage

Example Log:

🛡️ Admin Action
Admin: John Doe (steam:110000...)
Action: Teleported to player
Target: Jane Smith
Timestamp: 2025-01-15 14:32:11

2. Connection Logs Webhook

Purpose: Tracks player connections and disconnections Variable: discord_connection_webhook

set discord_connection_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

Player join attempts
Successful connections
Disconnections with reason
Queue position updates
Connection failures

Example Log:

✅ Player Connected
Player: John Doe [123]
Identifiers:
  - Steam: 110000...
  - License: license:...
  - Discord: discord:...
IP: 192.168.1.100
Timestamp: 2025-01-15 14:30:00

3. Kill Logs Webhook

Purpose: Logs player deaths and kills for moderation Variable: discord_kill_webhook

set discord_kill_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

Player kills with weapon used
Suicide/fall damage deaths
Vehicle-related deaths
Distance of kill
Victim and killer information

Example Log:

☠️ Player Kill
Killer: John Doe
Victim: Jane Smith
Weapon: weapon_pistol
Distance: 15.2m
Location: 123.45, -678.90, 21.00
Timestamp: 2025-01-15 15:00:00

4. Error Logs Webhook

Purpose: Critical error and crash reporting Variable: discord_error_webhook

set discord_error_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

Server errors and crashes
Resource errors
Database connection failures
Script runtime errors
Performance warnings

Example Log:

❌ Server Error
Error: Script runtime error in mythic-inventory
Message: attempt to index a nil value
Stack Trace:
  mythic-inventory/server/main.lua:123
  in function 'AddItem'
Timestamp: 2025-01-15 15:30:00

5. General Logs Webhook

Purpose: General-purpose logging Variable: discord_log_webhook

set discord_log_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

General server events
Resource activity
Miscellaneous framework logging

6. Anti-Cheat Logs Webhook

Purpose: Security and anti-cheat detections Variable: discord_pwnzor_webhook

set discord_pwnzor_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"

Logs:

Cheat/mod detections
Suspicious activity (triggering non-existent events)
Injection attempts
Resource manipulation
Automated bans

Example Log:

🚨 Anti-Cheat Detection
Player: Suspicious Player [456]
Detection: Unauthorized event trigger
Event: 'mythic-admin:server:giveMoney'
Action: Automatic ban (7 days)
Timestamp: 2025-01-15 16:00:00

Recommended Channel Structure

Example Discord Server Structure

📋 SERVER LOGS (Category)
├── 🛡️ admin-logs       (discord_admin_webhook)
├── 📊 connections       (discord_connection_webhook)
├── 📝 general-logs      (discord_log_webhook)
├── ⚔️ kill-logs         (discord_kill_webhook)
├── ❌ errors            (discord_error_webhook)
└── 🚨 anti-cheat        (discord_pwnzor_webhook)

Recommended Permissions:

Admin logs: Staff only
Connection logs: Staff + Moderators
Kill logs: Staff + Moderators
Error logs: Developers only
Anti-cheat: Staff only

Complete Configuration Example

# ====================================
# DISCORD WEBHOOK CONFIGURATION
# ====================================

# Admin actions and commands
set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123456789012345678/AbCdEfGh_AdminWebhook_1234567890AbCdEfGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz"

# Player connections and disconnections
set discord_connection_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/234567890123456789/XyZaBcDe_ConnectionWebhook_0987654321ZyXwVuTsRqPoNmLkJiHgFeDcBa"

# General logging
set discord_log_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/678901234567890123/GhIjKlMn_LogWebhook_AbCdEfGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz1234567890"

# Player kills and deaths
set discord_kill_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/345678901234567890/MnOpQrSt_KillWebhook_AbCdEfGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz1234567890"

# Server errors and crashes
set discord_error_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/456789012345678901/UvWxYzAb_ErrorWebhook_9876543210ZyXwVuTsRqPoNmLkJiHgFeDc"

# Anti-cheat detections and security
set discord_pwnzor_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/567890123456789012/CdEfGhIj_PwnzorWebhook_AbCdEfGhIjKlMnOpQrStUvWxYz"

Webhook Message Customization

Some webhook features can be customized in resource configuration:

Custom Embed Colors

Mythic Framework uses color-coded embeds:

Log Type	Color	Hex Code
Admin Actions	Purple	`#8B5CF6`
Connections	Green	`#10B981`
Disconnections	Yellow	`#F59E0B`
Kills	Red	`#EF4444`
Errors	Dark Red	`#DC2626`
Anti-Cheat	Orange	`#F97316`

Disabling Specific Webhooks

Leave a webhook convar empty to disable that log type:

# Only enable admin and error logging
set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/..."
set discord_error_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/..."

# Disable others by leaving them empty
set discord_connection_webhook ""
set discord_log_webhook ""
set discord_kill_webhook ""
set discord_pwnzor_webhook ""

Testing Webhooks

After configuration, test each webhook:

Start Server

Start your FiveM server with webhook configuration

Trigger Test Events

Admin: Use an admin command
Connection: Connect to server
Kill: Kill or get killed by another player
Error: Intentionally cause an error (restart a resource)
Anti-Cheat: Trigger detection (if possible in dev)

Verify Discord Messages

Check respective Discord channels for log messages

Troubleshoot if Needed

See troubleshooting section below

Troubleshooting

Webhook Not Posting

Problem: Messages not appearing in DiscordSolutions:

Verify URL is correct
- URL should start with https://discord.com/api/webhooks/
- Check for typos or truncation
- Ensure no extra spaces
Check webhook still exists
- Webhooks can be deleted in Discord settings
- Recreate webhook if needed
Verify permissions
- Bot/webhook needs permission to post in channel
- Check channel permissions

Test webhook manually:

curl -X POST "YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"content": "Test message"}'

Check server console for errors

[ERROR] Failed to send webhook: 404 Not Found

Rate Limited

Problem: 429 Too Many Requests errorCause: Discord rate limits webhooks to:

30 requests per minute per webhook
5 requests per second per webhook

Solutions:

Reduce logging frequency
Use multiple webhooks for high-traffic logs
Implement batching in resource configuration
Add delays between rapid events

Example Fix:

-- Batch connection logs
local connectionQueue = {}
CreateThread(function()
    while true do
        Wait(5000)  -- Every 5 seconds
        if #connectionQueue > 0 then
            SendWebhook(discord_connection_webhook, connectionQueue)
            connectionQueue = {}
        end
    end
end)

Missing Information in Logs

Problem: Logs don’t contain expected dataSolutions:

Check resource configuration for filtering settings
Verify resource has access to required data
Increase log level to see what’s being sent:
setr log_level 2
Check console for webhook payload logs

Formatting Issues

Problem: Messages look broken or poorly formattedSolutions:

Verify Discord doesn’t have embed display disabled
Check user/server settings → Text & Images → Show embeds
Ensure webhook payload is valid JSON
Test with manual curl request

Webhook Deleted/Invalid

Problem: 404 Not Found or webhook disappearedCause: Webhooks can be deleted from Discord settingsSolutions:

Go to Discord channel → Edit Channel → Integrations → Webhooks
Check if webhook still exists
If deleted, create new webhook
Update server.cfg with new URL
Restart server

Security Best Practices

Webhook URLs are sensitive! Anyone with the URL can post to your Discord channel.

Keep URLs Private

Never commit webhook URLs to public repositories
Don’t share webhooks in public channels
Use environment variables if possible
Rotate webhooks if compromised

Restrict Channel Permissions

Make log channels staff-only
Use role permissions to control access
Consider separate webhooks for different staff ranks

Monitor for Abuse

Watch for unexpected messages
Check webhook audit log in Discord
Revoke and recreate if compromised

Use Different Webhooks Per Environment

# Development server
set discord_admin_webhook "https://...dev-webhook..."

# Production server
set discord_admin_webhook "https://...prod-webhook..."

Advanced Configuration

Environment-Specific Webhooks

Use separate server.cfg files for development and production to point webhooks at different Discord channels:

# Development server.cfg — use dev Discord channels
set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/DEV_ADMIN_WEBHOOK"
set discord_error_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/DEV_ERROR_WEBHOOK"

# Production server.cfg — use production Discord channels
set discord_admin_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/PROD_ADMIN_WEBHOOK"
set discord_error_webhook "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/PROD_ERROR_WEBHOOK"

Custom Webhook Implementation

You can send custom webhook messages from your resources:

-- Server-side Lua
function SendCustomWebhook(webhookUrl, title, description, color, fields)
    PerformHttpRequest(webhookUrl, function(err, text, headers)
        if err ~= 200 then
            print('[ERROR] Webhook failed:', err)
        end
    end, 'POST', json.encode({
        embeds = {{
            title = title,
            description = description,
            color = color or 8105222,  -- Purple
            fields = fields or {},
            footer = {
                text = 'Mythic Framework',
                icon_url = 'YOUR_ICON_URL'
            },
            timestamp = os.date('!%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ')
        }}
    }), { ['Content-Type'] = 'application/json' })
end

-- Example usage
SendCustomWebhook(
    GetConvar('discord_admin_webhook', ''),
    '🎉 Custom Event',
    'Something important happened!',
    3066993,  -- Green
    {
        { name = 'Player', value = 'John Doe', inline = true },
        { name = 'Action', value = 'Completed quest', inline = true }
    }
)

Webhook Color Reference

Use these color codes for consistent Discord embed styling:

-- Decimal colors for Discord embeds
local COLORS = {
    PURPLE = 9133302,    -- #8B5CF6 - Admin/Info
    GREEN = 1091737,     -- #10B981 - Success
    YELLOW = 16096779,   -- #F59E0B - Warning
    RED = 15669316,      -- #EF4444 - Error/Kill
    DARK_RED = 14428710, -- #DC2626 - Critical
    ORANGE = 16351766,   -- #F97316 - Anti-Cheat
    BLUE = 3066993,      -- #2DD4BF - Info
    GRAY = 9807270       -- #958DF1 - Neutral
}

Monitoring and Maintenance

Regular Checks

Verify webhooks still work weekly
Check for rate limit errors in console
Monitor Discord channel for spam
Review and update filters as needed

Webhook Rotation

Rotate webhooks every 3-6 months
Immediately rotate if compromised
Update all server instances
Document changes

Log Retention

Discord doesn’t automatically delete messages
Manually archive old logs periodically
Use bots for automated cleanup
Export important logs for records

Staff Training

Train staff on reading logs
Document log meanings
Create response procedures
Regular log review sessions

Next Steps

Server Configuration

Complete server.cfg settings

Environment Variables

Configure logging and environment

Permissions

Configure admin permissions

Resource Management

Manage resource load order

Getting Started

Installation

Core Concepts

Configuration

What are Discord Webhooks?

Real-Time Logging

Rich Embeds

Centralized Monitoring

Easy Setup

Creating Discord Webhooks

Available Webhook Types

1. Admin Logs Webhook

2. Connection Logs Webhook

3. Kill Logs Webhook

4. Error Logs Webhook

5. General Logs Webhook

6. Anti-Cheat Logs Webhook

Recommended Channel Structure

Complete Configuration Example

Webhook Message Customization

Custom Embed Colors

Disabling Specific Webhooks

Testing Webhooks

Troubleshooting

Security Best Practices

Advanced Configuration

Environment-Specific Webhooks

Custom Webhook Implementation

Webhook Color Reference

Monitoring and Maintenance

Regular Checks

Webhook Rotation

Log Retention

Staff Training

Next Steps

Server Configuration

Environment Variables

Permissions

Resource Management

​What are Discord Webhooks?

Real-Time Logging

Rich Embeds

Centralized Monitoring

Easy Setup

​Creating Discord Webhooks

​Available Webhook Types

​1. Admin Logs Webhook

​2. Connection Logs Webhook

​3. Kill Logs Webhook

​4. Error Logs Webhook

​5. General Logs Webhook

​6. Anti-Cheat Logs Webhook

​Recommended Channel Structure

​Complete Configuration Example

​Webhook Message Customization

​Custom Embed Colors

​Disabling Specific Webhooks

​Testing Webhooks

​Troubleshooting

​Security Best Practices

​Advanced Configuration

​Environment-Specific Webhooks

​Custom Webhook Implementation

​Webhook Color Reference

​Monitoring and Maintenance

Regular Checks

Webhook Rotation

Log Retention

Staff Training

​Next Steps

Server Configuration

Environment Variables

Permissions

Resource Management

What are Discord Webhooks?

Creating Discord Webhooks

Available Webhook Types

1. Admin Logs Webhook

2. Connection Logs Webhook

3. Kill Logs Webhook

4. Error Logs Webhook

5. General Logs Webhook

6. Anti-Cheat Logs Webhook

Recommended Channel Structure

Complete Configuration Example

Webhook Message Customization

Custom Embed Colors

Disabling Specific Webhooks

Testing Webhooks

Troubleshooting

Security Best Practices

Advanced Configuration

Environment-Specific Webhooks

Custom Webhook Implementation

Webhook Color Reference

Monitoring and Maintenance

Next Steps