diff --git a/docs/channels/groups.md b/docs/channels/groups.md
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@@ -59,6 +59,8 @@ To restore legacy automatic final replies for group/channel rooms:
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+Native slash commands (Discord, Telegram, and other surfaces with native command support) bypass `visibleReplies: "message_tool"` and always reply visibly so the channel-native command UI gets the response it expects. This applies to validated native command turns only; text-typed `/...` commands and ordinary chat turns still follow the configured group default.
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 ## Context visibility and allowlists
 
 Two different controls are involved in group safety: