Messaging

Overview of messaging capabilities in the CometChat JavaScript SDK including sending, receiving, editing, deleting messages, and advanced features.

Quick Reference for AI Agents & Developers

Choose your path:

• Send Messages → Send Message - Text, media, custom
• Receive Messages → Receive Message - Real-time listeners
• Edit/Delete → Edit | Delete
• Advanced → Threads | Reactions | Mentions

Messaging is one of the core features of CometChat. We’ve thoughtfully created methods to help you send, receive and fetch message history.

At the minimum, you must add code for sending messages and receiving messages.

Once you’ve implemented that, you can proceed to more advanced features like typing indicators and delivery & read receipts.

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Next Steps

Send Messages

Send text, media, and custom messages

Receive Messages

Listen for incoming messages in real time

Message Structure

Understand message categories and types

Typing Indicators

Show real-time typing status in conversations