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Each has its advantages, depending on what you need to detect.

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Which One Should You Use?

  • Phrase filters are ideal for simple, direct matches
  • Regex filters are more flexible and powerful but require precision
Both types work with the /name-filters add and /name-filters remove commands.

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Phrase Filters

Phrase filters match exact substrings found in usernames or nicknames.

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Example:

If you run:
/name-filters add phrase scam Then the following usernames could trigger the filter:
  • scammer123
  • nft-scam-bot
  • s.c.a.m (if Fuzzy Mode is enabled)

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Regex Filters

Regex (regular expressions) match patterns instead of fixed words, which helps catch broader variations.

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Example:

/name-filters add regex (?i)sc[a@]mm?(er)? This would match:
  • scammer123
  • sc@mmer
  • SCAM_bot
  • nft-scamm
But won’t match:
  • scary (no “m” after the “a”)
  • discord (no “sc” + “a/@” pattern)
Regex must be properly formatted.
Poorly written patterns may result in missed detections or excessive false positives. Always test on Rustexp before adding.

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Emergency Pause

If a filter causes widespread issues, pause all actions immediately:
  • Pause Hashbot:
    /settings pause pause-state:pause
  • Resume after review:
    /settings pause pause-state:unpause
Use the pause feature if you’re unsure or see false positives affecting users.

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Need Help?

Regex can be complex. If you’re unsure: Join our Support Discord and open a ticket.
We’re happy to help review, fix, or write regex filters tailored to your needs.