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AI Integration Quick Reference
Field Value Packages com.cometchat:chatuikit-kotlin-android (Kotlin XML Views), com.cometchat:chatuikit-compose-android (Jetpack Compose)Required setup CometChatUIKit.init() then CometChatUIKit.login() — must complete before rendering any componentCore 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, CometChatThreadHeaderTheming See Theming
The UI Kit components work together to deliver a complete chat experience. The sections below map each core feature to the components that power it.
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.
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.
Component Role CometChatMessageList Provides the “Report Message” option in message actions.
Next Steps
Components Overview Browse all available UI Kit components
Theme Customize the look and feel of your chat UI
Call Features Add audio and video calling
AI Features Explore AI-powered chat capabilities
