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cometchat-android-v5

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Updated 10-15 20:14

About this skill

Purpose

This is the entry-point skill for CometChat Android UI Kit v5. It helps you understand what the developer is building, detects their project setup, and routes to the correct sub-skill for the task at hand.

All skills are designed to work with both Java and Kotlin projects. Code examples in each skill are provided in both languages.

Use this skill when

  • A developer asks to "add chat to my Android app"
  • Starting a new CometChat integration
  • Unsure which skill to use for a specific task
  • Need an overview of what CometChat Android UI Kit v5 offers

Do not use this skill when

  • You already know which specific skill is needed (go directly to it)

1. Project detection

Before writing any code, detect the project setup:

Check How Why
Language Look for .kt files in src/main/java/ or src/main/kotlin/ Determines Java vs Kotlin code examples
Gradle version Check gradle-wrapper.properties for distributionUrl Affects dependency syntax (Groovy vs Kotlin DSL)
Min SDK Check build.gradle for minSdkVersion Must be 24+ for CometChat
Existing CometChat Search for com.cometchat in build.gradle Avoid duplicate setup
Calling SDK Search for com.cometchat:calls-sdk-android Determines if voice/video is already available

2. What are you building?

Ask the developer what they're building to recommend the right placement:

Intent Recommended placement Components
Messaging app Dedicated Activity with bottom tabs CometChatConversations + CometChatMessageList + CometChatMessageComposer + CometChatMessageHeader
Marketplace / platform Chat button on product screen + inbox Activity Single thread (button trigger) + multi-conversation (inbox)
SaaS / dashboard Chat Fragment in existing Activity CometChatConversations in a Fragment
Social / community Full messenger with tabs Conversations + Users + Groups + Calls in ViewPager/BottomNav
Support / helpdesk BottomSheet or Dialog overlay CometChatMessageList + CometChatMessageComposer in BottomSheet
Just exploring Minimal single-Activity demo CometChatConversations with pre-logged-in test user

3. Skill routing reference

Skill When to load
cometchat-android-v5-core Always — before any integration code. Init, login, builder, dependencies.
cometchat-android-v5-components Always — before writing component code. Full catalog of all CometChat views.
cometchat-android-v5-placement When integrating — Activity, Fragment, BottomSheet, Dialog, Tab patterns.
cometchat-android-v5-theming When customizing look and feel — colors, fonts, dark mode, style classes.
cometchat-android-v5-features When adding features — calls, reactions, polls, AI, extensions.
cometchat-android-v5-customization When writing custom templates, events, DataSource decorators.
cometchat-android-v5-production When setting up production auth or user management.
cometchat-android-v5-troubleshooting When diagnosing problems — Gradle errors, crashes, rendering issues.
cometchat-android-v5-extensions When working with extensions (polls, stickers, collaborative, etc.).
cometchat-android-v5-push When setting up push notifications (FCM, token lifecycle, deep-link).
cometchat-android-v5-testing When adding tests (unit, UI, instrumented, E2E, CI).

4. Integration order

Every integration follows this sequence:

1. Dependencies (Gradle)          → cometchat-android-v5-core §1
2. Manifest permissions            → cometchat-android-v5-core §5
3. App theme setup                 → cometchat-android-v5-core §5b (must inherit CometChatTheme.DayNight — Material 2 parent)
4. Init + Login                    → cometchat-android-v5-core §2-3
5. Place components in your app    → cometchat-android-v5-placement
6. Customize appearance            → cometchat-android-v5-theming
7. Add features                    → cometchat-android-v5-features
8. Production hardening            → cometchat-android-v5-production

5. Iteration menu

After the initial integration, the developer can:

  1. Customize look and feel — Theme presets, brand colors, dark mode
  2. Add a feature — Calls, reactions, polls, AI smart replies, file sharing
  3. Customize a component — Custom message bubbles, headers, composer actions
  4. Set up production auth — Replace dev Auth Key with server-side tokens
  5. Set up push notifications — FCM setup, token lifecycle, deep-link on tap
  6. Add tests — Unit tests, UI tests, E2E with Maestro
  7. Troubleshoot an issue — Gradle errors, runtime crashes, rendering problems

Route each choice to the appropriate skill.

Hard rules

  • Always read cometchat-android-v5-core first. It covers init, login, and dependencies — prerequisites for everything else.
  • Always read cometchat-android-v5-components before writing component code. Never invent component names or method signatures from memory.
  • Provide both Java and Kotlin examples. The v5 UIKit is written in Java but is fully interoperable with Kotlin. Client devs use both.
  • Ask, don't assume. Every integration decision (placement, features, auth mode) should be confirmed with the developer.
  • Always read existing files before modifying them. Never blindly overwrite project files.