---
title: "{touser}"
description: Who the command is aimed at - the first word the viewer typed, or the viewer themselves.
---

```text
{touser}
```

**Platforms:** Twitch and Kick.

The first word typed after the command, with any leading `@` removed. If
the viewer typed nothing, it's the viewer's own name - or, when they
replied to someone's message, the person they replied to.

## Examples

```text
!hug     →  {user} gives {touser} a big warm hug 🤗
```

`!hug @Alice` says *Bob gives Alice a big warm hug*. A bare `!hug` means
Bob hugs Bob, which is also fine.

```text
!so      →  Go follow {touser} at twitch.tv/{lower:{touser}} - they're great!
!fa      →  {touser} has been following for {followage:{touser}}
```

## Notes

- It's whatever they typed - `{touser}` isn't checked against the platform. Wrap
  it in [`{lower:}`](/chat-bot/variables/upper-lower) if you're building a
  URL.
- Only works in commands (something has to have been typed). In timers and
  announcements it stays as typed.