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Get Message

Retrieves a single chat message by the provided id. Callee must have permission to access the room where the message resides.
URL
Requires Auth
HTTP Method
/api/v1/chat.getMessage
yes
GET

Payload

Argument
Example
Required
Description
msgId
7aDSXtjMA3KPLxLjt
Required
The id of the message to get.

Example Call

curl -H "X-Auth-Token: 9HqLlyZOugoStsXCUfD_0YdwnNnunAJF8V47U3QHXSq" \
-H "X-User-Id: aobEdbYhXfu5hkeqG" \
-H "Content-type:application/json" \
http://localhost:3000/api/v1/chat.getMessage?msgId=7aDSXtjMA3KPLxLjt

Example Result

{
"message": {
"_id": "7aDSXtjMA3KPLxLjt",
"rid": "GENERAL",
"msg": "This is a test!",
"ts": "2016-12-14T20:56:05.117Z",
"u": {
"_id": "y65tAmHs93aDChMWu",
"username": "graywolf336"
}
},
"success": true
}

Change Log

Version
Description
0.47.0
Added
Last modified 1yr ago
Deprecation for cloud services and apps is now extended to November 20, 2023. Rocket.Chat versions receive support for six months after release.