Interactive card messages for chat is a feature and component within CometChat's UI Kit designed to convert standard, plain text chat messages into rich, native interactive experiences. Instead of redirecting users to external web pages or modal forms, developers and designers can embed functional UI elements directly into the chat stream.

Using this tool, teams can create tailored interactive elements such as booking confirmations, approval requests, appointment cards, payment prompts, and interactive decision prompts directly inside their application's chat UI. Content can be visually designed using the Card Builder or programmatically generated and dispatched via CometChat's API.

Once dispatched, CometChat's UI Kit handles rendering the cards automatically across your application. Every button click or tap on these cards is routed directly back to your backend code, giving developers full control over business logic and workflow handling without the burden of building custom interactive message UIs from scratch.

Pros of Interactive card messages for chat

Design cards visually using Card Builder or programmatically via CometChat API
Automatic cross-app rendering powered by CometChat UI Kit
Direct routing of button taps back to custom code for full developer control
Supports multiple practical use cases like payment prompts, approvals, and bookings
Saves development time by removing the need to build custom chat message components from scratch

Cons of Interactive card messages for chat

Requires integration with CometChat's platform and UI Kit ecosystem
Advanced functionality relies on connecting action callbacks back to your own application code

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Interactive card messages for chat?

Interactive card messages allow developers to embed rich, functional message cards—such as payment prompts, booking confirmations, and approval requests—directly into a chat UI.

How are these cards created and sent?

Cards can be visually designed using CometChat's Card Builder or generated and sent programmatically using CometChat's API.

How are user interactions handled when a button is tapped?

Every button tap on a card message is automatically routed back to your application's code, allowing you to maintain complete control over backend logic and actions.

Do I need to build custom UI components for every card type?

No. CometChat's UI Kit renders the native interactive cards automatically across your app, eliminating the need to build custom message UIs from scratch.