Overview
Threaded messages in group chat allow users to create organized sub-conversations by replying to specific messages.- Threaded messages in group chat allow users to create organized sub-conversations by replying to specific messages.
- Improves group conversation organization, reduces chat clutter, and enables focused discussions.
- Group chats display threaded conversations with clear parent-child relationships.
Prerequisites
- React v18.2.0+
- CometChat React UI Kit v6.1.0+
- CometChat Chat SDK JavaScript v4.0.13+
- CometChat credentials configured (App ID, Auth Key, Region)
- Group chat functionality implemented
Components
Component / Class | Role |
---|---|
CometChatThreadedMessages | Main container for threaded messages |
CometChatThreadHeader | Displays parent message and controls |
CometChatMessageList | Shows messages filtered by parentMessageId |
CometChatMessageComposer | Input for composing threaded replies |
CometChatMessages.onThreadRepliesClick | Opens thread view from group messages |
Integration Steps
1. Thread State Management Setup
File: CometChatHome.tsx2. Thread Trigger in Group Messages
File: CometChatHome.tsx3. Threaded Messages Component Integration
File: CometChatHome.tsx4. App State Management
File: appReducer.tsImplementation Flow
- Fetch Parent Message
- Load Replies
- Send Reply
- Live Updates
Customization Options
- Override CSS for styling
- Search keyword highlighting
- Control composer visibility
- Custom message filtering
- Search integration within threads
Filtering / Edge Cases
- Search within threads
- Go to specific message in thread
- Handle empty or deleted threads
- Respect group permissions
Error Handling
Context Notes
- Works specifically in group chats
- Member roles affect permissions
- Mobile responsive
- Scales well for large groups
Feature Matrix
Feature | Component / Method | File |
---|---|---|
Show thread option | onThreadRepliesClick | CometChatMessages.tsx |
Display thread msgs | ThreadedMessageList | CometChatThreadedMessages.tsx |
Compose reply | MessageComposer | CometChatThreadedMessages.tsx |
Thread header | ThreadHeader | CometChatThreadedMessages.tsx |
Search in threads | TextHighlightFormatter | CometChatThreadedMessages.tsx |
Navigate to message | goToMessageId | CometChatHome.tsx |
Thread state | updateThreadedMessage() | CometChatHome.tsx |
App context | appReducer.ts | appReducer.ts |
Next Steps
- Explore CometChat React UI Kit Docs
- Check the Sample App Repo