What is Channelkit?
Channelkit is an open-source messaging platform that allows developers to easily add chat and messaging features into their web and mobile applications. It provides APIs and UI components to handle core messaging capabilities like contacts, conversations, read receipts and more out-of-the-box.
Some key features of Channelkit include:
- APIs for user management, contacts, conversations, messages, notifications and more
- Reusable React components for chat UI elements like message bubbles, input fields, contact lists etc.
- Support for one-on-one and group conversations
- Offline support using service workers
- Customizable interface and theming
- Authentication integration with Firebase Auth
- Database and file storage with Cloud Firestore and Cloud Storage
Channelkit is designed to accelerate development by providing all the necessary building blocks for messaging. Developers can use the included components as-is or customize them deeply for their specific app requirements. By handling the complex messaging logic out-of-the-box, Channelkit allows teams to focus their efforts on building a great user experience.