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OC Connect

Core communication and chat functionality module enabling real-time messaging between users. This is the backend module that powers the OC Connect mobile and desktop app.

Features​

  • One-on-One Chat: Private conversations between two users
  • Group Chats: Create and manage group conversations with multiple participants
  • File Sharing: Send files and images in conversations
  • Message Reactions: React to messages with emojis
  • Message Editing and Deletion: Edit or delete sent messages
  • Message Forwarding: Forward messages to other conversations
  • Typing Indicators: See when other users are typing in real-time
  • Presence Status: View online/offline status of users
  • Read Receipts: Track when messages are read
  • Unread Tracking: Track unread message counts per conversation
  • Chat Management: Archive, mute, or leave conversations
  • Pinned Messages: Pin important messages in conversations
  • Message Threading: Reply to specific messages with threaded replies
  • Mentions: Mention users in messages
  • Message Bookmarks: Bookmark messages for quick access
  • Message Search: Search across all messages
  • Chat Files: View all files shared in a conversation
  • Group Management: Update group info, manage participants and roles
  • User Search: Search for users to start conversations
  • Voice/Video Calls: Call initiation and management (via call endpoints)

Requirements​

  • Open Core Business Suite (Base System)
  • Laravel Reverb (for WebSocket support)

Installation​

Enable via Admin Panel​

  1. Log in as administrator
  2. Navigate to Settings > Addons
  3. Find OC Connect and click Enable
  4. Run migrations if prompted

Enable via Command Line​

php artisan module:enable OCConnect
php artisan migrate

Post-Installation​

Configure Laravel Reverb for WebSocket support:

php artisan reverb:start

Usage​

One-on-One Messaging​

Start a private conversation with any user:

  • Open or create a one-on-one chat with a user
  • Send text messages in real-time
  • Send files and images
  • React to messages
  • View read status

Group Chats​

Create and manage group conversations:

  • Create group chats with multiple participants
  • Add or remove participants
  • Update participant roles
  • Update group name and information
  • Leave group conversations

Message Features​

Rich messaging capabilities:

  • Edit: Edit sent messages
  • Delete: Delete sent messages
  • Forward: Forward messages to other conversations
  • Reply: Reply to specific messages (threading)
  • React: Add or remove reactions on messages
  • Pin: Pin important messages in a conversation
  • Bookmark: Bookmark messages for quick reference
  • Search: Search messages across conversations

Chat Management​

Manage your conversations:

  • Archive/Unarchive: Archive conversations to declutter
  • Mute/Unmute: Mute notifications for specific conversations
  • Leave: Leave group conversations

Presence and Status​

Monitor user availability:

  • Update your presence status
  • View other users' online/offline status
  • Bulk presence check for multiple users

File Management​

Manage files shared in conversations:

  • Upload and send files in chats
  • View all files shared in a conversation
  • Delete shared files
  • View shared content with specific users

Technical Notes​

This module provides API endpoints used by the OC Connect client applications (mobile, desktop, web). It uses Laravel Reverb for WebSocket-based real-time communication, providing low-latency message delivery and presence updates.

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