Building on from our participate in Rocket.Chat development mode of contribution guide, this guide delves into the specifics of Rocket.Chat's development workflow. It's designed to help you navigate through issue prioritization, the pull request process, and more. Let's dive into the details of contributing effectively to Rocket.Chat. Issue assignment and responsibility: We utilize milestones and labels to manage issues asynchronously. Most issues will have labels for at least one of the following: Feat ( feat: accessibility , feat: embed , feat: livechat , etc.) Subject ( subj: mobile , subj: security , subj: ui/ux , etc.) Type ( type: bug , type: new feature , type: discussion , etc.) Issues that are advantageous to our users and nice-to-haves, but for which we currently lack the resources or priority, are tagged as contrib: , indicating that contributions from the community are welcome to work on them. These issues are classified into easy , intermediate , and experts

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Before an app can be listed in the Rocket.Chat Marketplace , it must undergo a thorough review process. This process includes a comprehensive investigation into the app's authenticity, accuracy, and technical proficiency. Thus, it is crucial to ensure that your app contains high-quality content, appropriate screenshots, and optional videos that accurately describe its functionality. To successfully navigate the publishing process, adhering to a specific set of guidelines regarding app content is essential. Note: Please keep in mind that these guidelines are subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns about our review process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our review team utilizes the following guidelines to evaluate the written content of your app and determine if it meets our standards for marketplace uploads. Adhering to these guidelines will help you avoid potential rejection or delays in the app review process. Additionally, following these guidelines

In this development phase, you'll explore troubleshooting techniques to ensure your application functions seamlessly. You'll gain valuable insights and strategies for identifying, isolating, and rectifying issues that may arise during the development process. Troubleshooting Install node-gyp Follow the installation instructions on node-gyp README . If you encounter package failures, it is advisable to conduct a thorough cross-check to ensure that the specified packages are readily available within your environment. Windows macOS Ubuntu Fedora For Windows users, the second option outlined in the node-gyp installation guide, which involves installing Visual Studio, might be necessary . Additionally, installing Xcode Command Line Tools is essential. To install, run this command: xcode-select --install Alternatively, if you already have the full Xcode installed, navigate to Xcode -> Open Developer Tool -> More Developer Tools to get it. This step will install clang , clang++ , and make Install these packages: build-essential libevas-dev

Rocket.Chat’s Omnichannel feature is designed to provide a seamless multi-channel communication environment between companies and their customers. It integrates various communication platforms , such as SMS , Facebook , or Telegram, into a single workspace, improving the customer service experience. A typical use case of omnichannel is a healthcare provider using Rocket.Chat omnichannel feature to handle appointment requests and patient inquiries through SMS, phone calls, and online chat, providing a unified and efficient scheduling system. This documentation section will show you how to set up your omnichannel development environment and build omnichannel bots . To explore more features, check out the following: Omnichannel admin guide Omnichannel apps

Iframe authentication in Rocket.Chat enables user authentication via your custom login page in your web application, rather than the Rocket.Chat login page. This can be useful if you want to have a single sign-on system for your website and Rocket.Chat. This guide will walk you through setting up iFrame authentication in Rocket.Chat. To enable iframe integration in your workspace, Navigate to Administration > Workspace > Settings > Accounts > Iframe and toggle on enabled . When enabled, Rocket.Chat communicates with a third-party application to verify if a user is logged in. If the user isn't authenticated, Rocket.Chat displays the iFrame URL within an iFrame, enabling them to log in on the third-party website. This process ensures the user's authentication not just on the third-party site but also within Rocket.Chat. You can use your own login page or API to log people into

You can create a Rocket.Chat server development environment to modify and contribute to the Rocket.Chat source code, regardless of your system. Install and configure necessary dependencies on your machine following the steps for your specific operating system. ✅ To deploy Rocket.Chat for your day-to-day use, follow the recommended methods in the official deployment guide . Gitpod : Use the online development environment pre-configuration to develop Rocket.Chat server. Linux : See how to set up a Rocket.Chat server development environment on any Linux distribution. Mac OSX: Learn how to set up a Rocket.Chat server development environment on Mac. Windows 10 : Set up a Rocket.Chat server development environment on Windows.

Contributing to an open-source project like Rocket.Chat can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. However, it's crucial to understand the process that your contribution will undergo before it can be integrated into the main codebase. This guide aims to help you comprehend the stages involved in the Rocket.Chat contribution process. Stage 1: Forking and cloning : The first step in contributing to Rocket.Chat is to fork the project on GitHub and clone it to your local development environment. This allows you to work on your changes in a controlled environment without impacting the main project. Stage 2: Create a branch : It's best to create a new branch for each new feature or bug fix. This helps to isolate your changes and makes it easier to track the work that has been done. Stage 3: Implementing changes : You write your code during this stage. Endeavor to

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General setup As explained in the requirements , the repo contains targets/build flavors to build our experimental and official apps. This guide covers the default flavor, which is the Experimental app . Open RocketChatRN.xcworkspace on Xcode (13.0 or newer) On the General tab, select “ RocketChatRN ” and change Display Name , Bundle Identifier , Version, and Build . Select “ ShareRocketChatRN ” and “ NotificationService ” and change the same properties Display Name and Bundle Identifier are different from the previous target. Version and Build must be the same on all targets. On Signing and Capabilities for “ RocketChatRN ,” check “ Automatically manage signing ,” select your app group, and add a keychain group. Similarly, on the “ ShareRocketChatRN ” and “ NotificationService ” targets, check “ Automatically manage signing ,” select your app group, and add the same keychain group. Set the same app group on RocketChatRN/Info.plist , ShareRocketChatRN/Info.plist and NotificationService/Info.plist Set the same keychain group on RocketChatRN/Info.plist

Rocket.Chat's architecture is a comprehensive, multi-component system designed for robustness, flexibility, and scalability. The separate components(modules) can function independently but are designed to work together. This modular design enhances the application's flexibility and scalability. For instance, organizations can integrate specific modules like video conferencing or file-sharing functionalities based on their needs, ensuring a customized and efficient communication platform. Based on a client-server model, the server component is written in JavaScript using Node.js and uses MongoDB for data storage. This architecture ensures high performance and real-time communication, making it suitable for various use cases, whether deployed on-premises or in the cloud. For example, businesses can deploy Rocket.Chat to facilitate seamless real-time collaboration across different departments, and customer support teams can leverage Rocket.Chat to provide instant assistance to clients, ensuring prompt resolution of queries. Rocket.Chat premium plan architecture

}, value: 'option_1', }, { text: { type: 'plain_text', text: 'Option 2', }, value: 'option_2' }]}]}, The following screenshot shows the checkbox element displayed on the UI: Add date picker and time picker elements Add the following code to the messageCreator.setBlocks parameter: { type: 'actions', // the action block blockId: 'action_block_5', elements: [ // the elements parameter contains the date picker block element definition { type: 'datepicker', appId: appId, blockId: 'date_block_1', actionId: 'date_action_1', }]}, { type: 'actions', // another action block that contains the time picker element definition appId: appId, blockId: 'action_block_6', elements: [{ type: 'time_picker', actionId: 'time_picker_action_1', appId: appId, blockId: 'time_picker_action_block_1', }]}, The following screenshot shows what the date picker element looks like on the UI: The following screenshot shows the time picker element:

An iframe (inline frame) is an HTML element that allows you to embed another web page within your own web page. This can be used to display content from other websites, such as a chat room, without having to leave your own website. Rocket.Chat offers a multitude of customization and embedding options to seamlessly integrate its functionalities into your existing digital ecosystem. In Rocket.Chat, iframe integration allows you to embed a chat room from your Rocket.Chat workspace in an iframe on your own website. This can be a great way to provide your users with a seamless chat experience, without having to leave your website. Rocket.Chat's iframe integration goes beyond embedding – it lets you seamlessly integrate Rocket.Chat into your app. You can authenticate users through your login page, eliminating the need for Rocket.Chat login. This ensures a smooth user journey, boosting satisfaction and

Starting from Apps-Engine v1.28.0 (released in Rocket.Chat v4.0), Rocket.Chat Apps include a subset of NPM packages as runtime dependencies. While the exact list of supported packages cannot be specified due to the vast number of options available, here are some general guidelines: Utility packages that are not dependent on NodeJS' native modules should work (for example, lodash , momentjs , etc). Packages that create any server, be it HTTP, TCP, UDP, or IPC, will not work (for example, express , hapi , etc). Packages that interact with the fs and os modules will not work. If a package that should be compatible is not working as expected, open an issue in the Rocket.Chat.Apps-engine repository and the team will check it out. When using NPM packages in your app, make sure to use the latest rc-apps version - it is responsible for bundling the code of

The table below contains the room-related events, as well as the purpose of each event. If you want to execute actions based on room events, you can use any of the events mentioned below as an event interface. Interface Description IPostRoomCreate Handler after a room is created. IPostRoomDeleted Handler after a room is deleted. IPostRoomUserJoined Event interface that allows an app to register as a handler of the IPostRoomUserJoined event. This event is triggered after a user successfully joins a room. This event does not allow an app to prevent any action from happening. For that, see the IPreRoomUserJoined interface. IPostRoomUserLeave Event interface that allows an app to register as a handler of the IPostRoomUserLeave event. This event is triggered after a user successfully leaves a room. This event does not allow an app to prevent any action from happening. For that, see the IPreRoomUserLeave interface. IPreRoomCreateExtend Handler called

Each feature available in the Apps-Engine is mapped to a permission. Adding the permission in the app's manifest ( app.json file) will unlock the dependent feature to be used by the app. For example, if you add the send messages permission to your app's manifest, your app can send messages in the Rocket.Chat server. If your app tries to send a message without having the send messages permission listed in the manifest, Apps-Engine will block the feature, and the app will not be able to perform the desired action. When installing an app from the Marketplace or manually using a ZIP file , you’ll be prompted to review the permissions that the app will access on your workspace. You can either accept the permissions to install the app or deny them to cancel the installation. List of permissions Here is a list of the permissions

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Rocket.Chat welcomes contributions from its community in various forms. Your participation can significantly enhance the platform's functionality, security, and accessibility. Here are several ways you can contribute: Develop : By contributing code, you can directly influence the improvement and expansion of Rocket.Chat's features. Whether it's fixing bugs, optimizing existing features, or introducing new ones, your development skills can make a significant impact. Test : Participate in the testing process of various Rocket.Chat applications. Your performance, usability, and overall experience feedback can help refine the platform and ensure a seamless user experience. Report bugs : If you encounter any bugs or broken functionalities, reporting them is a valuable contribution. Your reports help maintain the platform's reliability and efficiency. Document : Enhance the Rocket.Chat community's understanding by contributing to the platform's documentation. This could involve creating new guides, updating existing ones, or clarifying complex processes. Security

In the fast-paced world of mobile communication, where speed and efficiency are paramount, harnessing the power of data analysis becomes the cornerstone of delivering an exceptional user experience. Developing mobile apps for Rocket.Chat requires careful analysis and consideration of data usage to ensure a smooth user experience. Rocket.Chat Mobile apps can use a significant amount of data, especially if they are used to send and receive large files or images. It is important to be aware of the data usage implications of your app and to design it accordingly. Crashlytics and Bugsnag Rocket.Chat utilizes Crashlytics and Bugsnag for crash reporting in both iOS and Android apps. These tools collect crash information from mobile apps, transmit it, and store them securely on their servers for developer diagnosis. The transmitted data contains no users, channels, or group information and no message content. It contains only anonymous application and