Extensions

Enable powerful chat features with zero code using CometChat extensions

Field	Value
Dashboard setup	CometChat Dashboard → Extensions
Activation	Enable in dashboard, features appear automatically in UI Kit
Code required	None — extensions work out of the box
Platforms	Works across iOS, Android, and Web with the same configuration

Extensions add powerful features to your chat app without writing any code. Simply enable them in your CometChat Dashboard, and they automatically appear in the UI Kit components.

How Extensions Work

1. Log in to your CometChat Dashboard
2. Navigate to the Extensions section
3. Enable the extensions you want
4. The features automatically appear in your app after initialization

Extensions are enabled at the dashboard level. Once activated, they work across all platforms (iOS, Android, Web) using the same CometChat app.

Composer Extensions

These extensions add new options to the Message Composer attachment menu or action sheet.

Stickers

Let users express emotions with fun, pre-designed stickers.

Component	Setup Guide
Message Composer	Sticker Extension

Polls

Create polls to gather opinions in group chats quickly.

Component	Setup Guide
Message Composer	Polls Extension

Collaborative Whiteboard

Real-time whiteboard for drawing, brainstorming, and sharing ideas together.

Component	Setup Guide
Message Composer	Collaborative Whiteboard

Collaborative Document

Work together on shared documents in real-time with other users.

Component	Setup Guide
Message Composer	Collaborative Document

Smart Replies

AI-powered suggested responses for faster, more efficient conversations.

Component	Setup Guide
Message Composer	Smart Replies

Message List Extensions

These extensions enhance messages displayed in the Message List.

Message Reactions

Let users react to messages with a range of emojis for quick responses.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Reactions Extension

Message Translation

Translate messages into any language instantly, eliminating language barriers.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Message Translation

Link Preview

Show rich previews for URLs shared in chat including title, description, and thumbnail.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Link Preview

Thumbnail Generation

Automatically create smaller preview images for faster loading and reduced bandwidth.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Thumbnail Generation

Moderation Extensions

These extensions help maintain a safe chat environment by filtering content automatically.

Profanity Filter

Automatically censor inappropriate and obscene words in messages.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Legacy Extensions

Data Masking

Automatically mask sensitive data like credit card numbers and phone numbers.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Legacy Extensions

Image Moderation

Detect and filter inappropriate or explicit images using AI/ML.

Component	Setup Guide
Message List	Legacy Extensions

Extensions Summary

Extension	Category	Component	Use Case
Stickers	Composer	Message Composer	Fun expression
Polls	Composer	Message Composer	Group decisions
Whiteboard	Composer	Message Composer	Visual collaboration
Document	Composer	Message Composer	Document collaboration
Smart Replies	Composer	Message Composer	Quick responses
Reactions	Message List	Message List	Quick responses
Translation	Message List	Message List	Multi-language support
Link Preview	Message List	Message List	Rich URL previews
Thumbnails	Message List	Message List	Faster loading
Profanity Filter	Moderation	Message List	Content moderation
Data Masking	Moderation	Message List	Privacy protection
Image Moderation	Moderation	Message List	Safe content

Next Steps

• Extensions Overview — Full extension documentation
• Moderation — Content moderation features
• Message Composer — Where composer extensions appear
• Message List — Where message extensions appear