AI Integration Quick Reference
AI Integration Quick Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Packages | com.cometchat:chat-uikit-kotlin (Kotlin XML Views), com.cometchat:chat-uikit-compose (Jetpack Compose) |
| Required setup | CometChatUIKit.init() then CometChatUIKit.login() — must complete before rendering any component |
| Core features | Instant Messaging, Media Sharing, Read Receipts, Mark as Unread, Typing Indicator, User Presence, Reactions, Mentions, Quoted Reply, Threaded Conversations, Moderation, Report Message, Group Chat |
| Key components | CometChatConversations, CometChatMessageList, CometChatMessageComposer, CometChatMessageHeader, CometChatUsers, CometChatGroups, CometChatGroupMembers, CometChatMessageInformation, CometChatThreadHeader |
| Theming | See Theming |
Instant Messaging
Real-time text messaging — users can send and receive instant messages.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageComposer | Enables users to write and send text messages. |
| CometChatMessageList | Renders sent and received messages using text bubbles. |
Media Sharing
Share images, videos, audio files, and documents within conversations.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageComposer | Provides an action sheet with options for sharing media files. |
| CometChatMessageList | Renders media message bubbles — Image, File, Audio, Video. |
Read Receipts
Visibility into message status — delivered and read indicators.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatConversations | Displays delivery status of the last message in each conversation item. |
| CometChatMessageList | Shows read receipt status on every message bubble. |
| CometChatMessageInformation | Shows detailed delivery and read status for a specific sent message. |
Mark as Unread
Users can manually mark messages as unread to revisit important conversations later. The message list can start from the first unread message automatically.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageList | Provides the “Mark as unread” option in message actions and supports starting from the first unread message. |
| CometChatConversations | Reflects updated unread count in real-time. |
Typing Indicators
Shows when a user is typing a response in real-time.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatConversations | Shows real-time typing status in conversation items. |
| CometChatMessageHeader | Displays a “typing…” indicator when the other user or a group member is typing. |
User Presence
See whether contacts are online or offline.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatConversations | Shows user presence in conversation items. |
| CometChatMessageHeader | Displays user presence in the chat header. |
| CometChatUsers | Shows presence indicators in the user list. |
| CometChatGroupMembers | Shows presence indicators for group members. |
Reactions
React to messages with emojis without typing a full response.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageList | Displays reactions on message bubbles and provides the reaction picker. |
Mentions
Address specific users in a conversation by typing@ to trigger mention suggestions.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatConversations | Shows where users have been mentioned from the conversation list. |
| CometChatMessageComposer | Triggers mention suggestions on @ and inserts formatted mentions. |
| CometChatMessageList | Renders mentions with distinct styling in the message flow. |
Threaded Conversations
Respond directly to a specific message, keeping conversations organized.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatThreadHeader | Displays all replies made to a particular message. |
| CometChatMessageComposer | Allows composing messages within a thread. |
| CometChatMessageList | Displays threaded messages in context. |
Quoted Replies
Reply to specific messages by selecting “Reply” from the message action menu, maintaining context in the conversation.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageList | Provides the “Reply” option in message actions. |
| CometChatMessageComposer | Shows the quoted reply above the input field for context. |
Group Chats
Conversations with multiple participants — team collaborations, group discussions, and communities.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatGroups | Lists and manages groups. |
| CometChatGroupMembers | Displays and manages group members with roles and actions. |
Moderation
Automatically filter and manage inappropriate content based on predefined rules.
Learn more about setting up moderation rules in the Moderation documentation.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageList | Handles moderated messages, displaying blocked content based on your moderation settings. |
Report Message
Users can report inappropriate messages by choosing from predefined reasons with optional remarks.Learn more about flagged messages in the Flagged Messages documentation.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| CometChatMessageList | Provides the “Report Message” option in message actions. |
Next Steps
Components Overview
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