> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.astrobirb.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Message Quota

> Track and manage how many messages your staff members send using Astro Birb.

> The **Message Quota** module tracks staff activity by counting messages and displaying the results on a staff leaderboard.\
> This creates a transparent and measurable way to monitor staff engagement.

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## Options

These settings control how message quotas are calculated and evaluated.

* **Quota**\
  Set the minimum number of messages staff members must send.

* **Ignored Channels**\
  Exclude specific channels from message counting.

* **Role Quota**\
  Assign different message quotas based on staff roles.

* **Auto Activity**\
  Automatically evaluate staff activity based on message counts.
  * **Toggle**: Enable or disable automatic activity tracking
  * **Channel**: Channel where activity results are posted
  * **Post Date**: Date when activity results are announced

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## Activity Status Values

Staff members are categorized automatically based on their activity.

* **Passed**: Met or exceeded the message quota
* **Failed**: Did not meet the message quota
* **On LOA**: Exempt from message counting due to an active Leave of Absence

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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Commands">
    * **/quota messages**: View your current message count
    * **/quota manage**: Manage staff message counts
    * **/staff leaderboard**: View the staff message leaderboard
    * **/quota reset**: Reset message counts for all staff members
    * **/quota export**: Export staff message data as a CSV file
    * **/quota activity view**: View staff activity results
    * **/quota activity wave**: Automatically issue infractions based on activity results
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>