> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tidylabs.stream/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tidylabs.stream/tidylabs-chat-bot/tidylabs-interactive/interactive.md).

# Interactive

TidyLabs interactive is a fun way for users to set off alerts in your stream and spend their points.  Use them for jump scares, celebrations.

### What can I do with TidyLabs Interactive?

TidyLabs Interactive is built into the **Alert Box** overlay.  However, you will need to copy the new Alert Box URL and ensure that Interactive is selected, or just add "**\&interactive=1**" to the end of your current browser source.

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To activate an alert, the user types a chat command that you have created such as **!wiggle**, and providing they have enough points, will show the alert on your stream.

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The current system allows on stream alerts containing any of the following:

* Images & Animated Gifs
* Images & Animated Gifs with Sound Alerts
* Sound Alerts Only
* YouTube Videos (with or without a custom start time)

### Getting Started with TidyLabs Interactive

1. Log into [TidyLabs](https://tidylabs.stream)
2. Click "**Interactive**" on the menu
3. Click "**Add**" to create your first Interactive Alert

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| Option            | Description                                                                                                             |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Command           | The command in chat to activate the Interactive Alert                                                                   |
| Type              | Select the type of alert.  Depending on the alert type you select will determine which fields become available to edit. |
| Sound             | The sound file URL you want to use (myinstants direct link etc)                                                         |
| Image             | The Image location URL you want to use                                                                                  |
| YouTube Video URL | The YouTube video URL.  Please see below on how to get a video to start at a certain time.                              |
| Cost              | The amount of points required to use the alert                                                                          |
| Cooldown          | The amount of seconds before the command can be used again                                                              |
| Duration          | How long you want the alert to show for                                                                                 |
| Usage             | You can either select Everybody, or have a Subscriber only alert.                                                       |

Once you have entered the required information press "**Add**". 

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Once your alert has been successfully added, it will appear in the list where you can test / edit or remove it.

### How to choose a YouTube Video at a particular start time

Unless otherwise specified, YouTube videos will always begin at the start.  If you want to start the video at a particular time please follow these steps:

1. Go to: [YouTube](https://youtube.com)
2. Find the video you want to use
3. Move the playback slider to the point you want the alert to start at
4. **Right Click** the video
5. Select: "**Copy video URL at current time**"
6. Paste the URL into the "**YouTube Video URL**" field

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