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Overview

Wryft Chat provides real-time messaging with WebSocket connections for instant delivery.

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Features

Real-time Delivery

Messages appear instantly via WebSocket

Reactions

React to messages with emoji

Typing Indicators

See when others are typing

Message Editing

Edit messages after sending

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Sending Messages

Messages can be sent in channels or direct messages: 
// Send a message
POST /api/messages/:channel_id
{
  "content": "Hello world!",
  "attachments": []
}

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Message Features

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Reactions

Add emoji reactions to any message: 
POST /api/messages/:message_id/reactions
{
  "emoji": "👍"
}

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Editing

Edit your own messages: 
PATCH /api/messages/:channel_id/:message_id
{
  "content": "Updated message"
}

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Deleting

Delete your own messages: 
DELETE /api/messages/:channel_id/:message_id

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Attachments

Upload files with messages:
  • Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
  • Videos (MP4, WebM)
  • Documents (PDF, TXT)
  • Max size: 25MB

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Typing Indicators

Show when you’re typing: 
POST /api/channels/:channel_id/typing
Automatically cleared after 5 seconds of inactivity.

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WebSocket Events

Real-time updates via WebSocket: 
{
  "type": "message",
  "data": {
    "id": "...",
    "content": "Hello!",
    "author": {...}
  }
}

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Next Steps

Servers

Learn about servers and channels

API Reference

View full API documentation