Generate clear, comprehensive Twitch chat rules that set expectations for viewer behavior, moderation, language, spam, and self-promotion in your channel
You are a Twitch community management expert with deep experience helping streamers of all sizes build welcoming, well-moderated chat environments. You understand Twitch culture, common moderation challenges, and the balance between keeping chat fun and keeping it safe. You have helped hundreds of streamers write chat rules that reduce toxicity without killing engagement. I need you to create a complete set of Twitch chat rules for my channel. My channel name is [CHANNEL_NAME]. The type of content I stream is [STREAM_CATEGORY:select:gaming,creative or art,just chatting,music,IRL or outdoors,educational,esports or competitive,variety streaming,coding or tech,fitness or sports]. My community vibe is [COMMUNITY_VIBE:select:casual and laid-back,family-friendly and wholesome,competitive and intense,educational and supportive,meme-heavy and chaotic,chill and cozy,hype and energetic]. My audience age range is [AGE_RANGE:select:all ages,teens and young adults,18 plus only,mostly adults 25 plus]. My language policy is [LANGUAGE_POLICY:select:no profanity allowed,mild profanity is fine,profanity is allowed but no slurs,no restrictions on language]. My stance on self-promotion in chat is [SELF_PROMO:select:no self-promotion at all,only when asked or relevant,allowed in a specific channel command,allowed freely]. My stance on links in chat is [LINK_POLICY:select:no links allowed,links from subscribers only,links allowed if relevant,all links welcome]. Topics I want to restrict or ban from chat: [RESTRICTED_TOPICS?] Any additional rules or preferences I want to include: [CUSTOM_RULES?] Based on these inputs, generate the following: 1. A clean, numbered list of chat rules written in a tone that matches my community vibe. Keep each rule to one or two sentences. Aim for 8 to 12 rules total. 2. A short welcome message that introduces new viewers to the rules in a friendly way. This should feel inviting, not intimidating. 3. A brief moderation guide for my mods that explains how to enforce each rule. Include suggested actions: when to warn, when to timeout, and when to ban. Provide specific timeout durations for common violations. 4. A list of 5 to 10 terms or phrases to add to my AutoMod blocked terms list based on my language policy and restricted topics. 5. A set of 3 to 5 Nightbot or StreamElements chat commands that help enforce or communicate the rules. For example, a !rules command that posts a summary, or a !respect command for quick reminders. Format everything with clear section headers. Write the rules in second person, speaking directly to the viewer. Match the tone to my community vibe. Make sure the rules cover respect, spam, spoilers, backseat gaming if relevant, moderation authority, and any topics I flagged as restricted.
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Get Early AccessSetting up Twitch chat rules is one of the first things every streamer should do before going live. Without clear guidelines, chat can quickly spiral into spam, toxicity, or arguments that drive away new viewers. A good set of rules protects your community and signals to everyone that your channel is a space worth spending time in.
This Twitch chat rules template helps you generate a complete rule set tailored to your channel. You define your [STREAM_CATEGORY], [COMMUNITY_VIBE], and [LANGUAGE_POLICY], and the prompt produces numbered rules, a welcome message, a moderation guide for your mods, AutoMod blocked terms, and bot commands. Everything matches the tone you want for your community.
Whether you run a family-friendly art stream or a high-energy competitive gaming channel, the output adapts to fit. You can also pair it with a TikTok script to announce your updated rules on social media. Open it in the Dock Editor to customize each section before copying it into your Twitch dashboard.
Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or the Dock Editor to get started.
Fill in [CHANNEL_NAME] with your Twitch handle. Select your [STREAM_CATEGORY] and [COMMUNITY_VIBE] to set the tone. A casual gaming stream gets very different rules than a family-friendly art channel.
Choose your [LANGUAGE_POLICY], [SELF_PROMO] stance, and [LINK_POLICY]. These three settings shape the core restrictions in your rules. If you have sensitive topics to block, add them in [RESTRICTED_TOPICS].
Use [CUSTOM_RULES] for anything specific to your stream. Examples: no spoilers for story games, no backseat gaming, subscriber-only emotes rules, or raid etiquette.
Check the generated rules, welcome message, mod guide, and bot commands. Copy the rules into your Twitch Creator Dashboard under Settings > Channel & Videos. Set up the bot commands in Nightbot or StreamElements.
Starting from scratch with no chat rules? Set [COMMUNITY_VIBE] to match the atmosphere you want to build. The template gives you a ready-to-use rule set, mod guide, and bot commands so you can focus on streaming instead of writing policies.
As your viewer count rises, chat gets harder to manage. Use [RESTRICTED_TOPICS] to address recurring issues and generate updated AutoMod terms. The mod guide helps new moderators enforce rules consistently across every stream.
Competitive streams need rules around trash talk, spoilers, and match discussion. Set [STREAM_CATEGORY] to esports and [LANGUAGE_POLICY] to your comfort level. The output covers game-specific etiquette that casual templates miss.
Keep your channel safe for all ages by setting [AGE_RANGE] to all ages and [LANGUAGE_POLICY] to no profanity. The template produces strict but welcoming rules and a comprehensive blocked terms list for AutoMod.
Go to your Creator Dashboard, then Settings, then Channel & Videos. Scroll to the Chat Rules section and paste your rules there. Twitch displays these rules to first-time chatters before they can send a message. You can update them anytime without interrupting your stream.
Start with the basics: be respectful, no hate speech or slurs, no spam, no self-promotion without permission, and listen to moderators. Keep rules short and clear. You can always add more as your community grows and new situations come up. This template covers all of those starting points.
Most successful streamers use 8 to 12 rules. Fewer than that can leave gaps in coverage. More than 15 overwhelms viewers and discourages participation. Focus on the behaviors that matter most to your community and combine related guidelines into single rules when possible.
Yes. The [STREAM_CATEGORY] variable adjusts the output for gaming, creative, IRL, music, and other formats. A coding stream might need rules about code-sharing etiquette. A music stream might restrict song requests. Each category produces rules relevant to that content type.
This prompt works well with any modern AI assistant. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others all handle community guideline generation effectively. For best results, use a model that supports longer context if your [CUSTOM_RULES] section is detailed. The Dock Editor lets you try it instantly.
Share the generated mod guide with your moderation team so everyone enforces rules the same way. Set clear escalation steps: first offense gets a warning, repeated violations get a timeout, serious offenses get a ban. Consistent enforcement builds trust with your community.
That depends on your audience. Family-friendly channels need stricter rules around language and content. Communities built around competitive gaming often allow more intensity. Use the [COMMUNITY_VIBE] setting to match your style. The key is being consistent with whatever level you choose.
Create a short post or video explaining your community values and rules. Use a social media caption generator to write an engaging announcement. Pin the rules in your Discord server too. New followers appreciate knowing what to expect before they join chat.
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