Features

Features Overview

Complete reference of all 78+ features in nself-chat, organized by category.

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Feature Categories

Category	Features	Status
Messaging	14	Implemented
Channels	9	Implemented
Files & Media	8	Implemented
Users & Presence	7	Implemented
Real-time	5	Implemented
Search	6	Implemented
Notifications	6	Implemented
Emoji & Reactions	4	Implemented
Polls & Voting	3	Implemented
Voice Messages	4	Implemented
Bots & Automation	6	Implemented
Admin	6	Implemented
Moderation	6	Implemented

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Messaging Features (14)

Feature	Description	Flag
Edit Messages	Modify sent messages	messages.edit
Delete Messages	Remove messages	messages.delete
Reactions	Emoji reactions on messages	messages.reactions
Threads	Threaded replies	messages.threads
Pins	Pin important messages	messages.pins
Bookmarks	Save messages for later	messages.bookmarks
Forward	Forward to other channels	messages.forward
Schedule	Send messages later	messages.schedule
Voice Messages	Audio message recording	messages.voice
Code Blocks	Syntax-highlighted code	messages.codeBlocks
Markdown	Rich text formatting	messages.markdown
Link Previews	URL unfurling	messages.linkPreviews
Mentions	@user and @channel	messages.mentions
Quotes	Quote previous messages	messages.quotes

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Channel Features (9)

Feature	Description	Flag
Public Channels	Open to all members	channels.public
Private Channels	Invite-only access	channels.private
Direct Messages	1-on-1 conversations	channels.direct
Group DMs	Multi-user DMs	channels.groupDm
Categories	Organize channels	channels.categories
Topics	Channel descriptions	channels.topics
Archive	Archive inactive channels	channels.archive
Favorites	Star channels	channels.favorites
Mute	Silence notifications	channels.mute

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File Features (8)

Feature	Description	Flag
File Upload	Upload attachments	files.upload
Images	Image attachments	files.images
Documents	PDF, DOC, etc.	files.documents
Audio	Audio file uploads	files.audio
Video	Video file uploads	files.video
Preview	In-app file viewing	files.preview
Drag & Drop	Drag files to upload	files.dragDrop
Clipboard	Paste images	files.clipboard

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User Features (7)

Feature	Description	Flag
Presence	Online/away status	users.presence
Custom Status	Custom status messages	users.customStatus
Profiles	User profile pages	users.profiles
Roles	Role-based permissions	users.roles
Blocking	Block users	users.blocking
Avatars	Profile pictures	users.avatars
Display Names	Custom display names	users.displayNames

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Real-time Features (5)

Feature	Description	Flag
Typing Indicators	Show who's typing	realtime.typing
Read Receipts	Message read status	realtime.readReceipts
Presence Updates	Live presence	realtime.presence
Live Messages	Instant delivery	realtime.messages
Live Notifications	Push notifications	realtime.notifications

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Search Features (6)

Feature	Description	Flag
Message Search	Search messages	search.messages
File Search	Search files	search.files
User Search	Search users	search.users
Global Search	Cross-content search	search.global
Search Filters	Advanced filters	search.filters
Highlighting	Result highlighting	search.highlighting

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Notification Features (6)

Feature	Description	Flag
Desktop	Browser notifications	notifications.desktop
Sound	Audio alerts	notifications.sound
Email	Email notifications	notifications.email
Mobile	Push notifications	notifications.mobile
Do Not Disturb	Pause notifications	notifications.dnd
Schedule	Quiet hours	notifications.schedule

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Advanced Features (12)

Feature	Description	Flag
Custom Emoji	Upload custom emoji	advanced.customEmoji
GIF Picker	Giphy/Tenor integration	advanced.gifPicker
Stickers	Sticker packs	advanced.stickers
Polls	Create polls	advanced.polls
Webhooks	Incoming/outgoing hooks	advanced.webhooks
Bots	Bot accounts	advanced.bots
Slash Commands	/command support	advanced.slashCommands
Integrations	Third-party apps	advanced.integrations
Reminders	Set reminders	advanced.reminders
Workflows	Automation	advanced.workflows
Video Calls	Video conferencing	advanced.videoCalls
Screen Share	Share your screen	advanced.screenShare

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Admin Features (6)

Feature	Description	Flag
Dashboard	Admin overview	admin.dashboard
User Management	Manage users	admin.userManagement
Analytics	Usage statistics	admin.analytics
Audit Logs	Activity logging	admin.auditLogs
Bulk Operations	Batch actions	admin.bulkOperations
Export	Data export	admin.export

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Moderation Features (6)

Feature	Description	Flag
Moderation Tools	Content moderation	moderation.tools
Reporting	User reports	moderation.reporting
Auto-filter	Content filtering	moderation.autoFilter
Warnings	User warnings	moderation.warnings
Bans	User bans	moderation.bans
Slow Mode	Rate limiting	moderation.slowMode

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Feature Flag System

All features can be toggled via the AppConfig.features object or environment variables.

Enabling Features

// Via AppConfig
const { updateConfig } = useAppConfig()
await updateConfig({
  features: {
    polls: true,
    voiceMessages: true,
    stickers: true,
  },
})

Checking Feature Status

import { useFeature } from '@/lib/features'

function MyComponent() {
  const isPollsEnabled = useFeature('advanced.polls')

  if (!isPollsEnabled) return null

  return <PollCreator />
}

Via Environment Variables

NEXT_PUBLIC_ENABLE_POLLS=true
NEXT_PUBLIC_ENABLE_VOICE_MESSAGES=true
NEXT_PUBLIC_ENABLE_STICKERS=true

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Feature Dependencies

Some features depend on others:

Feature	Requires
Threads	Messaging
Reactions	Messaging
Read Receipts	Real-time
Typing Indicators	Real-time
File Preview	File Upload
Custom Emoji	Reactions

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Related Documentation

• Feature Flags Reference
• Configuration Guide
• Plugins