Core Features - CometChat Docs

The Angular UIKit components work together to deliver a complete chat experience. The sections below map each core feature to the components that implement it, so you can quickly find the right building block for any capability.

Instant Messaging

Real-time text messaging is at the heart of CometChat. Users can send and receive instant messages, enabling quick and efficient communication in both one-on-one and group conversations.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-message-composer	Provides the input area where users write and send text messages.
cometchat-message-list	Renders the chronological list of sent and received messages using text bubbles.

CometChat supports sharing images, videos, audio files, and documents within conversations.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-message-composer	Includes an ActionSheet that presents options for attaching and sharing media files.
cometchat-message-list	Renders media message bubbles including Image, File, Audio, and Video bubbles.

Read Receipts

Read Receipts provide visibility into message status, letting users know when a message has been delivered and read. This brings clarity to communication and sets expectations about engagement.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-conversations	Displays the delivery and read status of the last message in each conversation list item.
cometchat-message-list	Shows read receipt indicators on every message bubble, providing real-time status updates.
cometchat-message-information	Gives the sender detailed insights into whether their message has been delivered and read.

Typing Indicator

The Typing Indicator shows when a user is composing a response in real time, making conversations feel more natural and interactive.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-conversations	Shows real-time typing status indicators in conversation list items for both one-on-one and group chats.
cometchat-message-header	Dynamically updates to display a “typing…” status when a user or group member is composing a message.

User Presence

User Presence lets users see whether their contacts are online or offline, helping them choose the best time to start a conversation.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-conversations	Displays user presence information alongside each conversation list item.
cometchat-message-header	Shows the online/offline status of the user or group in the message header toolbar.
cometchat-users	Renders the list of available users with their current presence status.
cometchat-group-members	Renders group member lists with presence information for each member.

Reactions

Reactions let users express emotions or respond to messages without typing a full reply, adding expressiveness and boosting engagement.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-message-list	Renders reaction indicators on message bubbles and provides the reaction picker action.
cometchat-reactions	Displays the reaction bar beneath a message bubble showing all reactions and their counts.
cometchat-reaction-list	Shows the full list of users who reacted to a message, grouped by reaction type.
cometchat-reaction-info	Displays a tooltip or popover with details about a specific reaction on hover.

Mentions

Mentions allow users to directly address specific individuals in a conversation using @username. The feature also supports @all to notify every member in a group chat simultaneously.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-conversations	Shows mention indicators in conversation list items so users can see where they were mentioned.
cometchat-message-composer	Provides the mention picker that appears as users type `@`, allowing them to select a user to mention.
cometchat-message-list	Renders mention highlights within message text, making mentioned names visually distinct.

Threaded Conversations

Threaded Conversations enable users to respond directly to a specific message, keeping discussions organized and maintaining context — especially useful in group chats.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-thread-header	Displays the parent message along with the reply count at the top of a thread view.
cometchat-message-list	Renders thread replies when `parentMessageId` is set.
cometchat-message-composer	Sends replies within a thread when `parentMessageId` is set.

Group Chat

CometChat facilitates group conversations, allowing multiple participants to communicate simultaneously — ideal for team collaborations, group discussions, and social communities.

Component	Functionality
cometchat-groups	Renders the list of available groups with search, join, and create capabilities.
cometchat-group-members	Displays the members of a group with roles, presence status, and management actions.

Next Steps

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​Instant Messaging

​Media Sharing

​Read Receipts

​Typing Indicator

​User Presence

​Reactions

​Mentions

​Threaded Conversations

​Group Chat

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