Message types

[artiction]

Not really an issue, but I've realized that the script isn't grabbing superchats. I feel like it's --message_types superchat_message but the script isn't working after being run. But then again, can I know what to use for grabbing both text and superchats? Since all_message is definitely wrong.

[xenova]

Hi there. The correct usage is as follows:

chat_downloader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A --message_groups "messages superchat"

Note this uses --message_groups. If you want more control, you can specify --message_types, for example:

chat_downloader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5aQeLwwEns --message_types "text_message paid_message membership"

This is my fault as I am still busy writing the documentation. The keys are message groups and the elements in the lists are message types. So, the message group superchat contains membership_item, paid_message and paid_sticker. Here are the different message groups and message types for YouTube in the meantime.

_MESSAGE_GROUPS = {
    'messages': [
        'text_message'  # normal message
    ],
    'superchat': [
        # superchat messages which appear in chat
        'membership_item',
        'paid_message',
        'paid_sticker',
    ],
    'tickers': [
        # superchat messages which appear ticker (at the top)
        'ticker_paid_sticker_item',
        'ticker_paid_message_item',
        'ticker_sponsor_item',
    ],
    'banners': [
        'banner',
        'banner_header'
    ],

    'donations': [
        'donation_announcement'
    ],
    'engagement': [
        # message saying live chat replay is on
        'viewer_engagement_message',
    ],
    'purchases': [
        'purchased_product_message'  # product purchased
    ],

    'mode_changes': [
        'mode_change_message'  # e.g. slow mode enabled
    ],

    'deleted': [
        'deleted_message'
    ],
    'bans': [
        'ban_user'
    ],

    'placeholder': [
        'placeholder_item'  # placeholder
    ]
}

[artiction]

It's alright, I mean everyone here depends on your script in the first place. So thank you for making this.
Also, I prioritize text messages, although having both superchats and members are also nice. Thanks for the quick reply!

[xenova]

@artiction I wrote a short guide on how to use message groups and types: https://github.com/xenova/chat-downloader/wiki/Message-groups-and-types

Hope it helps!