CometChat Kitchen Sink Sample App (React Native)
CometChat Kitchen Sink Sample App (built using CometChat UIKit) is a fully functional real-time messaging app capable of private (one-on-one), group messaging, voice & video calling.
Features
- Login
- Private(1-1) & Group conversations
- Voice & video calling & conferencing
- Rich Media Attachments
- Typing Indicators
- Text, Media and Custom messages
- Read receipts
- Online Presence Indicators
- Message History
- Users & Friends List
- Groups List
- Search by users and groups
- Conversations List
- Threaded Conversations
Extensions
Thumbnail Generation | Link Preview | Rich Media Preview | Smart Reply| Emojis | Polls | Reactions | Stickers
Note: Support for Expo CLI based apps. |
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If you are using Expo CLI to build a React Native app, the calling component will not work as our calling component needs native-level changes.However, you can create a React Native app using React Native CLI or use the 'expo eject' command to convert your app from an expo-managed workflow to a bare workflow. |
Installation
- Simply clone the project from this project. After cloning the repository:
Setting up the sample app
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Obtain your
APP_ID
,AUTH_KEY
andREGION
from CometChat-Pro Dashboard -
Open the project.
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Run
cd CometChatWorkspace/src
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Modify
APP_ID
andAUTH_KEY
andREGION
with your own (update theCONSTS.js
file). -
Hit
yarn add
to install the packages. -
Run
cd ios
then runpod install
to install the pods. Once pods are installed runcd ..
to go back to the root folder. -
Run the app on iOS using
npx react-native run-ios
& on Android usingnpx react-native run-android
. -
Select demo users or enter the UID at the time of login once the app is launched.
Build and run the Sample App.
Note: error:0308010C:digital envelope routines |
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If you are using node 17 and above, You may come accross this error code. To solve this please set NODE_OPTIONS with openssl-legacy-provider. Execute below command in terminalexport NODE_OPTIONS=--openssl-legacy-provider then react-native start . |
Note: generating release APK. |
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Setting the below line in android/build.gradle true or false will determine whether to generate multiple APKs for different CPU architectures or a single APK bundle that works on all devices despite the CPU you're running it on but at the cost of APK bundle size. Default value is true def enableSeparateBuildPerCPUArchitecture = true |
Learn more about UI-Kit
Learn more about how to integrate UI Kit inside your app.
Troubleshooting
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To read the full documentation on UI Kit integration visit our Documentation .
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Facing any issues while integrating or installing the UI Kit please connect with us via real time support present in CometChat Dashboard..
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Contact Contact us via real time support present in CometChat Dashboard.