> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wryft.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Messaging > Real-time messaging with reactions, typing indicators, and more ## Overview Wryft Chat provides real-time messaging with WebSocket connections for instant delivery. ## Features Messages appear instantly via WebSocket React to messages with emoji See when others are typing Edit messages after sending ## Sending Messages Messages can be sent in channels or direct messages: ```javascript theme={null} // Send a message POST /api/messages/:channel_id { "content": "Hello world!", "attachments": [] } ``` ## Message Features ### Reactions Add emoji reactions to any message: ```javascript theme={null} POST /api/messages/:message_id/reactions { "emoji": "👍" } ``` ### Editing Edit your own messages: ```javascript theme={null} PATCH /api/messages/:channel_id/:message_id { "content": "Updated message" } ``` ### Deleting Delete your own messages: ```javascript theme={null} DELETE /api/messages/:channel_id/:message_id ``` ## Attachments Upload files with messages: * Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP) * Videos (MP4, WebM) * Documents (PDF, TXT) * Max size: 25MB ## Typing Indicators Show when you're typing: ```javascript theme={null} POST /api/channels/:channel_id/typing ``` Automatically cleared after 5 seconds of inactivity. ## WebSocket Events Real-time updates via WebSocket: ```javascript theme={null} { "type": "message", "data": { "id": "...", "content": "Hello!", "author": {...} } } ``` ## Next Steps Learn about servers and channels View full API documentation