Midjourney commands present users with a diverse array of options for interaction with the AI bot on Discord, from generating spectacular images, to modifying default settings, tracking user profiles, and more. These commands function in any bot-friendly channel on private Discord servers, or even via direct messages with the bot.
Midjourney command primer
Here are some of the foundational commands to familiarise yourself with in order to maximise your interaction with Midjourney:
/imagine: The fundamental command used to create images based on text prompts.
/help: Reveals valuable information and advice about using Midjourney.
/info: Uncovers details about your user profile.
/subscribe: Allows subscription to Midjourney updates.
/fast: Enables Fast mode, generating images more rapidly, albeit with potential variation and cost reduction.
/relax: Activates Relax mode, generating images at a slower pace but free of charge.
/show <jobid>: Recovers a previously generated image by its job ID.
/private: Secures your image creation jobs to private viewing.
/public: Returns your jobs to public visibility.
/prefer: Grants you access to customisable Midjourney settings.
Understanding these commands will enhance your journey with Midjourney, especially the /imagine command which is your primary image-generation tool.
Advanced options for the “/imagine” command
Parameters are additional inputs that can be incorporated into the /imagine command to alter the image generation process. The most frequently used parameters include:
-w: Determines the width of the image.
-h: Sets the height of the image.
-seed: Assigns a seed value for the image creation process.
-sameseed: Uses the same seed value for all images.
-no: Excludes a specified element from the image.
-beta: An experimental approach to image generation.
-hd: An established technique for producing high-resolution images.
-aspect/-ar: Generates images in a specific aspect ratio.
-iw: Defines the image prompt weight.
-stylize <number>: Dictates the intensity of image style.
-q <number>: Modifies image quality.
-video: Records a progress video of the image generation.
-v <1 or 2>: Uses a legacy algorithm for the last enhancement.
-uplight: Engages the “light” upscaler for image creation.
-chaos <number>: Adjusts the randomness factor in the image.
-fast: Rapid image generation, trading off consistency and cost.
-stop: Halts the image creation process.
Using a URL as inspiration
Add a URL to the /imagine command, and Midjourney will use it as a source of inspiration or reference:
/imagine: [URL of reference image]
Command parameters for image quality
Quality commands balance the trade-off between speed and image quality, affecting the generation time and overall quality of the image:
-q 0.25: Faster generation with rougher results.
-q 0.5: Quick and less detailed.
-q 1: Standard quality setting.
-q 2: Slower but more detailed.
-q 5: Experimental quality setting.
Assigning text weights
Add weights to elements of your prompt to either emphasise or downplay them. The default weight is 1 if no specific weight is assigned:
/imagine banana::1.5 fruit::-1
/imagine shark::1.25 fish::-0.75
Command parameters for stylisation
Stylisation commands control the artistic style of the images. The following values will manipulate the degree of stylisation:
-s 625: Minimalistic artistry.
-s 1250: Aesthetic balance with less adherence to rigidity.
-s 2500: Default stylisation setting.
-s 20000: Stylisation dominance.
-s 60000: Maximum stylisation potential.
Preferences and settings commands
Customise your Midjourney settings and preferences with these commands:
/settings: Opens the settings menu.
/prefer suffix: Modifies non-visual settings.
/prefer suffix <text>: Attaches a specific suffix to every prompt.
/prefer auto_dm True: Automatically sends generated images to your Direct Messages.
/prefer option set <name> <value>: Assigns a value shortcut, akin to keyboard shortcuts.
/prefer option list: Lists your preferred settings.
Additional functional commands
These commands extend the functionality or provide extra information about the Midjourney bot:
/ask: Obtain an answer to a question.
/daily_theme: Enable or disable notification pings for #daily-theme channel updates.
/docs: Generate a link to the user guide topics (available only in the official Midjourney Discord server).
/faq: Produce a link to frequently asked questions (available only in the official Midjourney Discord server).
/returns: Verify your eligibility for return, refund, or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
I will update this article as new commands become available or change.