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CometChat Calls SDK v5 integration for native Android (V5 stable, Java + Kotlin Views). Covers SDK setup (Cloudsmith Maven, CallAppSettings, init), the dual-SDK ringing pattern (Chat SDK initiateCall + Calls SDK joinSession), session settings, event…

CometChat Calls v6 integration for native Android (V6 stable, GA 2026-05-25 — Compose + Kotlin Views). Works end-to-end on chatuikit-compose-android:6.0.0 (validated 2026-05-12 against web peer) — but only with FIVE non-obvious workarounds the kit itself…

CometChat Android UIKit v6 core setup — Gradle dependencies, SDK initialization, login/logout, and message sending

CometChat Calls integration for Angular UI Kit v5 (@cometchat/chat-uikit-angular@5). Covers enabling calling via UIKitSettingsBuilder().setCallingEnabled(true), the kit's standalone call components (<cometchat-call-buttons>, <cometchat-incoming-call>,…

Foundational rules for CometChat Angular UI Kit v5 (@cometchat/chat-uikit-angular@5) — standalone-component setup, UIKitSettingsBuilder init, Promise-based login (bare uid string), loggedInUser$ observable, environment config, CSS-variable theming, and the…

Entry-point for adding CometChat Voice & Video Calling to any React, React Native, Angular, native Android, native iOS, or Flutter project. Detects the framework, picks standalone (calls-only) vs additive (calls on top of existing chat) mode, and routes to…

Shared rules for CometChat React UI Kit v6. Always loaded alongside framework + placement skills. Read this first.

CometChat Calls integration for Flutter UIKit v5 (GetX-based chat kit) on the v5 Calls SDK (cometchat_calls_sdk ^5.0.2, added as a DIRECT dependency — raw SDK + custom call surface). Covers the 5.x lifecycle…

Component catalog for the CometChat React Native UI Kit v5 — names, props, slot views, request builders, hide flags, style shape. Always loaded before writing CometChat* JSX.

Shared rules for CometChat React Native UI Kit v5. Always loaded alongside framework (expo/bare) and placement skills. Read this first.

Customize the CometChat React Native UI Kit without forking — four-tier model: props → request builders → text formatters + message templates → DataSource decorators + event bus.

Feature catalog for React Native — calls (separate SDK + WebRTC), extensions (polls / stickers / translation / link preview / collaborative doc / whiteboard / smart replies), AI agent, in-call chat. When to toggle, install, or swap.

Where to put chat in a React Native app — Stack screen, BottomTab, Modal, BottomSheet, Embedded. Maps each to CometChat component composition with ASCII layout references.

Production-readiness for React Native — server-minted auth tokens, user management CRUD, external-backend recipes (Express / Hono / Firebase Functions / Vercel Serverless). RN has no API routes, so the backend is always external.

Push notifications for React Native CometChat — APNs + FCM setup, dashboard provider configuration, client registration, token lifecycle, foreground display, background wake, tap-to-deep-link, and the Expo Go / APNs-environment traps that silently break…

Testing patterns for CometChat React Native — Jest + React Native Testing Library setup, mocking the UI Kit + SDK, testing custom bubbles / headers / composer actions, snapshot pitfalls, E2E with Detox vs Maestro, and CI integration. Covers what to test vs…

Diagnose and fix CometChat Flutter UIKit v6 integration problems. Covers init failures, login errors, UI rendering issues, keyboard problems, call failures, listener leaks, theme jank, and platform-specific build errors. Use when seeing errors, crashes, or…

Use when building chat with CometChat Flutter UIKit v6 (cometchat_chat_uikit). Triggers on CometChatUIKit, CometChatConversations, CometChatMessageList, CometChatMessageComposer, CometChatMessageHeader, CometChatUsers, CometChatGroups, UIKitSettings,…

Use when migrating a CometChat Flutter app from UIKit v5 (cometchat_calls_uikit + GetX) to UIKit v6 (cometchat_chat_uikit unified package, no GetX). Covers import changes, dependency cleanup, GetX removal, init/login pattern changes, navigation rewrites,…

Use when implementing voice calls, video calls, or call UI with CometChat Flutter UIKit v6. Covers CometChatCallButtons, CometChatIncomingCall, CometChatOutgoingCall, CometChatOngoingCall, CometChatCallLogs, CometChatUIKitCalls, CallingConfiguration,…

Complete catalog of CometChat Flutter UI Kit v6 widgets. Reference before writing integration code — never invent widget names. Covers all chat components (conversations, messages, users, groups), call components (buttons, incoming, outgoing, ongoing, call…

Use when implementing the conversations list with CometChat Flutter UIKit v6. Triggers on mentions of CometChatConversations, ConversationsBloc, ConversationsState, ConversationsLoaded, ConversationsServiceLocator, conversation list, recent chats, unread…

Use when writing any code that uses cometchat_chat_uikit. Contains hard rules that prevent silent failures, crashes, and subtle bugs. Covers CometChatUIKit.init, login, logout, UIKitSettings, UIKitSettingsBuilder, listener lifecycle, theme caching,…

Customize CometChat Flutter UIKit v6 beyond defaults — four tiers: props/view slots, request builders, text formatters + message templates, and BubbleFactory/DataSource. Use when the user wants custom bubbles, custom headers, custom list items, custom message…

Add in-call messaging using CometChat Chat SDK and UI Kit. Use when implementing chat during calls, chat button, unread badge count, or group messaging linked to call session. Triggers on "in-call chat", "chat during call", "chat button", "in call messaging",…

Migrate an Android project from CometChat Calls SDK v4 to v5. Use when upgrading calls SDK version, replacing deprecated v4 APIs, migrating CallSettings to SessionSettings, replacing CometChatCallsEventsListener with v5 listeners, migrating startSession to…

Implement ringing with dual SDK (Chat + Calls). Use when adding incoming/outgoing call screens, CometChat.initiateCall, accept/reject/cancel calls, or Call class from com.cometchat.chat.core. Triggers on "ringing", "incoming call", "outgoing call",…

Set up CometChat Calls SDK v5 for Android. Use when adding SDK dependencies, configuring Cloudsmith maven, CallAppSettings, init, permissions, or Jetifier. Triggers on "setup calls sdk", "add cometchat dependency", "initialize calls", "gradle setup".

Implement native VoIP calling with ConnectionService, PhoneAccount, FCM push, and system call UI. Use when receiving calls in background/killed state, lock screen calls, or Telecom framework integration. Triggers on "VoIP", "voip calling",…

Control audio during calls — mute/unmute microphone, switch audio output device (speaker, earpiece, bluetooth). Use when implementing audio toggle, audio mode switching, or custom mute buttons. Triggers on "mute audio", "unmute", "audio mode", "speaker",…

Fetch call history using CallLogRequest with pagination and filters. Use when displaying call logs, filtering by type/status/recording, or accessing recordings. Triggers on "call logs", "call history", "CallLogRequest", "fetch recordings".

Build custom call UI — custom control panel, custom participant list, layout customization. Use when hiding default controls and building your own call interface. Triggers on "custom control panel", "custom participant list", "custom UI", "hideControlPanel",…

Set up CometChat Calls SDK v5 for Flutter. Use when adding SDK dependency, configuring CallAppSettings, CometChatCalls.init, platform permissions. Triggers on "setup calls sdk", "add cometchat dependency", "initialize calls", "pubspec".

Audio controls for CometChat Calls SDK v5 Flutter. Mute/unmute audio, switch audio mode (speaker, earpiece, bluetooth). Triggers on "mute", "unmute", "audio", "speaker", "earpiece", "bluetooth", "audio mode".

Background call handling in CometChat Calls SDK v5 Flutter. Keep calls alive in background, OngoingCallService, lifecycle management. Triggers on "background", "foreground service", "keep alive", "app lifecycle", "background call".

Fetch and display call history using CallLogRequest and CallLogRequestBuilder. Use when showing call logs, call history, filtering by type/status/direction. Triggers on "call logs", "call history", "CallLogRequest", "fetchNext", "call records".

Custom UI for CometChat Calls SDK v5 Flutter. Custom control panel, hide default UI, build your own call controls. Triggers on "custom ui", "custom controls", "hide control panel", "custom layout", "overlay", "custom buttons".

CometChat Calls SDK v5 event listeners for Flutter. SessionStatusListeners, ParticipantEventListeners, MediaEventListeners, ButtonClickListeners, LayoutListeners. Triggers on "listener", "event", "callback", "onSessionJoined", "onParticipantJoined",…

In-call chat messaging during active CometChat call session in Flutter. Chat button, unread count badge. Triggers on "in-call chat", "chat button", "messaging during call", "unread count", "in call message".

Join a CometChat call session using CometChatCalls.joinSession with SessionSettingsBuilder and Widget container. Use when joining calls, configuring session settings, voice vs video calls. Triggers on "join session", "join call", "start call",…

Set up CometChat Calls SDK v5 for iOS. Use when adding SDK via SPM or CocoaPods, configuring CallAppSettingsBuilder, CometChatCalls init, Info.plist permissions. Triggers on "setup calls sdk", "add cometchat dependency", "initialize calls", "spm setup",…

Control audio during calls — mute/unmute microphone, switch audio output device (speaker, earpiece, bluetooth). Use when implementing audio toggle, audio mode switching, or custom mute buttons. Triggers on "mute audio", "unmute", "audio mode", "speaker",…

Fetch call history using CallLogsRequest with pagination and filters. Use when displaying call logs, filtering by type/status/recording, or accessing recordings. Triggers on "call logs", "call history", "CallLogsRequest", "fetch recordings".

Build custom call UI — custom control panel, UIViewRepresentable patterns, layout customization. Use when hiding default controls and building your own call interface. Triggers on "custom control panel", "custom UI", "hideControlPanel", "custom call…

Register call event listeners — SessionStatusListener, ParticipantEventListener, MediaEventsListener, ButtonClickListener. Use when handling call events, session status, participant changes, media state, or button clicks. Triggers on "event listener",…

Manage call participants — mute, pause video, pin/unpin, raise hand, view participant list. Use when implementing moderation, participant actions, or custom participant UI. Triggers on "mute participant", "pin participant", "participant list", "raise hand",…

Enable Picture-in-Picture mode for calls. Use when implementing PiP, floating call window, or PiP layout events. Triggers on "picture in picture", "PiP", "pip mode", "floating window".

Implement ringing with dual SDK (Chat + Calls). Use when adding incoming/outgoing call screens, CometChat.initiateCall, accept/reject/cancel calls. Triggers on "ringing", "incoming call", "outgoing call", "initiateCall", "acceptCall", "rejectCall".

Control audio during calls — mute/unmute microphone. Use when implementing audio toggle or custom mute buttons. Triggers on "mute audio", "unmute", "microphone", "audio controls", "toggleAudio".

Control audio output mode on mobile — switch between speaker, earpiece, Bluetooth, and headphones. Use when implementing audio routing, speaker toggle, or handling audio device changes. Triggers on "audio mode", "speaker", "earpiece", "bluetooth audio",…

Build custom call UI — hide default header/control panel and render your own React Native views around the call component. Use when hiding default controls and building your own call interface. Triggers on "custom control panel", "custom UI",…

Register call event listeners using CometChatCalls.addEventListener — session status, participant, media, button click, layout, and mobile-specific events. Use when handling call events, session status, participant changes, media state, button clicks, or…

Join a CometChat call session using CometChatCalls.Component with callToken and sessionSettings. Use when joining calls, rendering the call UI, voice vs video calls, or generating tokens. Triggers on "join session", "join call", "start call",…

Migrate a React Native project from CometChat Calls SDK v4 to v5. Use when upgrading calls SDK version, replacing deprecated v4 APIs, migrating CallSettingsBuilder to sessionSettings, replacing OngoingCallListener with addEventListener. Triggers on "migrate…

Enable Picture-in-Picture mode for calls in React Native. Use when implementing PiP, floating call window, or minimized call view. Triggers on "picture in picture", "PiP", "pip mode", "floating window", "enablePictureInPictureLayout".

Record call sessions with start/stop, auto-start recording, and recording events. Use when implementing call recording or showing recording indicators. Triggers on "recording", "record call", "auto start recording", "recording events", "startRecording".

Control audio during calls — mute/unmute microphone, switch audio input/output devices. Use when implementing audio toggle, device switching, or custom mute buttons. Triggers on "mute audio", "unmute", "audio device", "microphone", "speaker", "audio controls".

Fetch call history using CallLogRequestBuilder with pagination and filters. Use when displaying call logs, filtering by type/status/recording, or accessing recordings. Triggers on "call logs", "call history", "CallLogRequestBuilder", "fetch recordings".

Build custom call UI — hide default header/control panel and render your own UI around the call, customize appearance with CSS variables and class overrides. Use when hiding default controls and building your own call interface. Triggers on "custom control…

Register call event listeners using CometChatCalls.addEventListener — session status, participant, media, button click, layout events. Use when handling call events, session status, participant changes, media state, button clicks, or layout changes. Triggers…

Join a CometChat call session using CometChatCalls.joinSession with SessionSettings and an HTMLElement container. Use when joining calls, configuring session settings, voice vs video calls, or generating tokens. Triggers on "join session", "join call", "start…

Migrate a web project from CometChat Calls SDK v4 to v5. Use when upgrading calls SDK version, replacing deprecated v4 APIs, migrating CallSettings to SessionSettings, replacing OngoingCallListener with addEventListener, migrating startSession to joinSession.…

Record call sessions with start/stop, auto-start recording, and recording events. Use when implementing call recording, accessing recordings from call logs, or showing recording indicators. Triggers on "recording", "record call", "auto start recording",…

Implement ringing with dual SDK (Chat + Calls). Use when adding incoming/outgoing call screens, CometChat.initiateCall, accept/reject/cancel calls, or integrating Chat SDK signaling with Calls SDK sessions. Triggers on "ringing", "incoming call", "outgoing…

Use when implementing login, logout, or session management with CometChat Flutter SDK v5. Triggers on mentions of CometChat.login(), loginWithAuthToken, getLoggedInUser, logout, auth tokens, createUser, or errors like ERR_ALREADY_LOGGED_IN,…

Use when combining multiple CometChat SDK methods for app flows like registration, conversation list updates, AI feature gating, or bootstrap sequences. Triggers on mentions of createUser then login, getConversation for patching, isAIFeatureEnabled,…

Shared rules and patterns for any CometChat Flutter SDK v5 integration. Use as foundational context alongside a feature-specific skill. Do not use alone — pair with cometchat-flutter-init, cometchat-flutter-auth, cometchat-flutter-messaging, etc. Provides the…

Use when handling CometChat errors in a Flutter app. Triggers on mentions of CometChatException, error codes like ERR_NOT_INITIALIZED, ERR_INVALID_APP_ID, ERROR_USER_NOT_LOGGED_IN, onError callbacks, or any CometChat error. Also use when the user asks about…

Use when initializing the CometChat Flutter SDK v5 in any Flutter app. Triggers on any mention of CometChat.init(), AppSettingsBuilder, 'set up CometChat', 'integrate CometChat', or questions about why CometChat methods are failing before init completes. Also…

Use when sending or receiving messages with CometChat Flutter SDK v5. Triggers on mentions of TextMessage, MediaMessage, CustomMessage, sendMessage, sendMediaMessage, sendCustomMessage, MessageListener, MessagesRequest, MessagesRequestBuilder, fetchPrevious,…

Use when subscribing to real-time events with CometChat Flutter SDK v5. Triggers on mentions of MessageListener, UserListener, GroupListener, ConnectionListener, typing indicators, read receipts, delivery receipts, presence status, online/offline detection,…

Integrate CometChat into any Flutter app. Auto-detects your project setup and walks you through adding chat — init, auth, messaging, groups, real-time events. Start here — do not invoke feature-specific skills directly. Trigger with "add CometChat to my…

Framework-specific patterns for integrating CometChat React UI Kit v6 into Astro projects using React islands. Covers client:only rendering, island communication, CSS handling, and common pitfalls.

Complete catalog of CometChat React UI Kit v6 components. Reference before writing integration code -- never invent component names.

Shared rules for CometChat React UI Kit v6. Always loaded alongside framework + placement skills. Read this first.

Customize a CometChat React UI Kit integration beyond what `cometchat init` and `cometchat apply-feature` produce — custom message bubbles, custom header views, custom subtitle views, custom empty/loading states, custom action menus, request builder filters,…

Add features (calls, reactions, polls, file sharing, presence, etc.) to an already-integrated CometChat project. Routes to the right sub-flow based on feature type — default (already enabled), extension (API toggle), ai-feature (API toggle + OpenAI key),…

Framework-specific patterns for integrating CometChat React UI Kit v6 into Next.js projects (App Router and Pages Router). Covers SSR prevention, provider setup, route placement, API routes, and common pitfalls.

Framework-specific patterns for integrating CometChat React UI Kit v6 into React Router projects (v6 library mode and v7 framework mode). Covers SSR prevention, routing patterns, outlet nesting, and common pitfalls.

Entry-point for CometChat integration in any React, React Native, Angular, Android, Flutter, or iOS project — web (React/Next.js/React Router/Astro), React Native (Expo/bare), Angular (12-15), native Android (V5 stable, V6 beta), Flutter (V5 stable, V6 beta),…