Vor Sentinel Cog

Vor Sentinel is Vör’s advanced automod and anti-scam system. It provides comprehensive protection against malicious content, spam, and scams while maintaining flexibility for server-specific rules.

Features

Anti-Scam Protection

  • URL Detection: Identifies suspicious URLs and scam links
  • Phishing Detection: Blocks known phishing domains
  • Malicious Content: Filters harmful text patterns
  • Image Analysis: OCR scanning of images for scam content

Automod Rules

  • Text Rules: Custom text patterns to match and punish
  • Category System: Organize rules by type (spam, harassment, etc.)
  • Punishment Levels: Configurable responses (delete, timeout, ban)
  • Rule Priority: Control rule execution order

Content Moderation

  • File Type Blocking: Prevent malicious file uploads
  • Spam Detection: Rate limiting and duplicate message detection
  • Invite Link Control: Manage Discord invite sharing
  • Mention Spam: Control excessive user mentions

Advanced Features

  • OCR Integration: Scan images for text and harmful content
  • Signature System: Hash-based detection of known bad content
  • Cross-Channel Monitoring: Track user activity across channels
  • Confidence Scoring: Weighted decision making for actions

Logging & Alerts

  • Sentinel Channel: Dedicated alerts for detected threats
  • Detailed Logs: Full context of flagged content
  • False Positive Tracking: Learn from moderation decisions
  • Statistics: View detection and action metrics

Commands

Command Description Permissions
/sentinel status View sentinel statistics Manage Messages
/sentinel rules Manage automod rules Manage Messages
/sentinel ocr Configure OCR settings Administrator
/sentinel signatures Manage content signatures Administrator

Configuration

Global Settings

  • Enabled: Toggle the sentinel system
  • Log Channel: Where alerts are sent
  • Punishment Defaults: Default actions for violations

Rule Categories

  • Spam: Duplicate messages, excessive caps, etc.
  • Harassment: Targeted abuse, slurs, threats
  • Scams: Phishing links, fake giveaways
  • NSFW: Inappropriate content
  • Custom: Server-specific rules

OCR Configuration

  • Enabled: Toggle image scanning
  • Keywords: Words to detect in images
  • Confidence Threshold: Minimum match confidence
  • Language Support: OCR language settings

Detection Methods

Text Analysis

  • Regex Patterns: Custom regular expressions
  • Keyword Matching: Exact and fuzzy word matching
  • Context Analysis: Consider message context
  • User History: Check past behavior patterns

URL Protection

  • Domain Blacklist: Known malicious domains
  • URL Shortener Detection: Flag suspicious shorteners
  • Homoglyph Detection: Fake domain lookalikes
  • Real-time Checking: Live URL validation

Image Moderation

  • OCR Scanning: Extract text from images
  • Hash Matching: Compare against known bad images
  • Metadata Analysis: Check file properties
  • Size Limits: Prevent oversized uploads

Integration

Vor Sentinel integrates with:

  • Moderation: Automatic case creation for violations
  • Logging: Comprehensive audit trails
  • Reputation: Adjust user reputation based on violations
  • Verification: Enhanced checks for suspicious users

Best Practices

  1. Start Conservative: Begin with lenient rules and adjust
  2. Monitor False Positives: Regularly review flagged content
  3. User Education: Explain rules to avoid confusion
  4. Regular Updates: Keep signature databases current
  5. Escalation: Use progressive punishments

Performance

  • Efficient Processing: Minimal latency impact
  • Caching: Fast lookups for common checks
  • Background Tasks: Non-blocking content analysis
  • Resource Management: Automatic cleanup and optimization

Troubleshooting

  • False Positives: Adjust rule sensitivity
  • Missed Violations: Add new patterns or signatures
  • Performance Issues: Review rule complexity
  • Integration Problems: Check permission hierarchies