# \#projectideas

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## [RSS Bot/Integration?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rss-bot-integration/15845)

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**Author:** [@merauder](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/merauder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rss-bot-integration/15845 "2026-05-07T16:19:00Z")

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Hi There, Has anyone developed a bot/integration/addon that can post RSS feeds to a channel? Hubot is horribly broken these days with outdated npm libraries etc. I could never get it to work, tried on multiple \*nix box…

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## [Outbound WhatsApp messages](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/outbound-whatsapp-messages/14148)

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**Author:** [@Ahsan](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/Ahsan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/outbound-whatsapp-messages/14148 "2026-03-18T00:58:43Z")

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Hi, this is Ahsan from Canadatel.net (business partner with Rocketchat). We have a customer in Pakistan and we have deployed rocketchat for their chat solution. They have a requirement with omni-channel that the agent wa…

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## [Seamless Auth0 Rocket.Chat Login in WebView: Workaround for users.createToken Deprecation?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/seamless-auth0-rocket-chat-login-in-webview-workaround-for-users-createtoken-deprecation/22177)

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**Author:** [@TeeNuggetTa](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/TeeNuggetTa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/seamless-auth0-rocket-chat-login-in-webview-workaround-for-users-createtoken-deprecation/22177 "2025-05-30T06:54:53Z")

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We’re developing a React Native mobile application that uses Auth0 for authentication. Our goal is to allow users to open a Rocket.Chat WebView “already logged in”, without needing to manually authenticate again inside t…

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## [React js integration with rocket chat websocket and real time chat app](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/react-js-integration-with-rocket-chat-websocket-and-real-time-chat-app/14559)

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**Author:** [@hamid.sargazi](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/hamid.sargazi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/react-js-integration-with-rocket-chat-websocket-and-real-time-chat-app/14559 "2022-07-25T13:35:39Z")

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Description hi everyone , currently i’m working on integrating rocket chat rest apis and rocket chat realtime apis into my react-redux PWA . what i need is integration explanation for creating a realtime chat app in whi…

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## [Rocket.chat apps engine limitations](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocket-chat-apps-engine-limitations/10146)

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**Author:** [@esquared](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/esquared)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocket-chat-apps-engine-limitations/10146 "2023-11-01T16:58:30Z")

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I have been toying with the rocket.chat apps engine and am struck by a number of limitations, most notably that the exposed Apps Engine “API” is much different (smaller) than, say, the API exposed via the Rocket.Chat RES…

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## [Agriculture supply platform](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/agriculture-supply-platform/17821)

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**Author:** [@Abdul130](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/Abdul130)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/agriculture-supply-platform/17821 "2023-09-16T20:13:29Z")

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## [Run linux command on remote server by slash command](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/run-linux-command-on-remote-server-by-slash-command/17116)

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**Author:** [@david\_chat](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/david_chat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/run-linux-command-on-remote-server-by-slash-command/17116 "2023-06-22T14:42:15Z")

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Hi. I want to create user on a remote Linux server by slash command for example: /createuser USERNAME then USRNAME created on my Linux server (or any other command) I use rocketchat version 6.2.0 I can’t find slash…

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## [Debian a super Model and operating System](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/debian-a-super-model-and-operating-system/16987)

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**Author:** [@Homieboy](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/Homieboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/debian-a-super-model-and-operating-system/16987 "2023-06-08T08:08:27Z")

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Debian 12.0 Download For 64-bit System 2023 Debian is a popular open-source operating system that is free to download and use. The latest stable release is 12.0, code-named “Bookworm“. It comes with over 59,000 packages,…

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## [Expect editedBy name](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/expect-editedby-name/16834)

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**Author:** [@kbrianps](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/kbrianps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/expect-editedby-name/16834 "2023-05-19T18:16:31Z")

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Hi, I’m creating a bot and noticed that the editedBy field doesn’t contain a name property like MessageObject.u usually does. In addition to satisfy developer expectation and provide information clearly, supporting tra…

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## [Reactions field inconsistency](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/reactions-field-inconsistency/16832)

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**Author:** [@kbrianps](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/kbrianps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/reactions-field-inconsistency/16832 "2023-05-19T18:12:42Z")

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Hi, I’m creating a bot and I’ve realise that reactions field behavior is bit problematic. Reactions field, as have been implemented, become a message object property when someone react and it’s been deleted when someon…

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## [Rocketchat in Virtualbox and local:3000 on host](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocketchat-in-virtualbox-and-local-3000-on-host/15449)

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**Author:** [@x86](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/x86)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocketchat-in-virtualbox-and-local-3000-on-host/15449 "2022-12-22T15:48:07Z")

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I installed rocketchat on ubuntu server on virtualbox. I couldn’t access the http://localhost:3000 page after installation. The solution was to go to Machine\>Settings\>Network and changing the Attached to: from NAT to …

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## [Changing the web interface](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/changing-the-web-interface/15308)

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**Author:** [@GentleRV](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/GentleRV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/changing-the-web-interface/15308 "2022-11-07T17:57:16Z")

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For me I think the web interface is dull. I found this Let's Chat — Self-hosted chat for small teams It looks vibrant, is it possible to add this as second interface for rocket chat?

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## [SMTP an IMAP email settings](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/smtp-an-imap-email-settings/14909)

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**Author:** [@GentleRV](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/GentleRV)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/smtp-an-imap-email-settings/14909 "2022-11-07T17:43:17Z")

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Description Rocket Chat installed on September 13, 2022. Used SNAP installation and online install documents Server Setup Information Version of Rocket.Chat Server: Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS Deployment Meth…

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## [Rocketchat server dont install](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocketchat-server-dont-install/15195)

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**Author:** [@akon](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/akon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/rocketchat-server-dont-install/15195 "2022-10-21T11:26:22Z")

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Hello! Can you help me, when i install rocketchat using this link: Rocket.Chat #02 How to Install RocketChat on Centos or RHEL Server - YouTube “npm install” command not working. Please help me

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## [Forms for surveys, rate service and/or classify OmniChannel interactions](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/forms-for-surveys-rate-service-and-or-classify-omnichannel-interactions/15152)

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**Author:** [@david.bohorquez](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/david.bohorquez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/forms-for-surveys-rate-service-and-or-classify-omnichannel-interactions/15152 "2022-10-14T01:43:23Z")

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Hi community, We’re trying to implement Rocket.Chat for a contact center. I was wondering if it is possible to have forms to use in various use cases. For example, after you finish the interaction with a customer, mayb…

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## [Have you all thought about developing decentralized rocket.chat as a dapp?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/have-you-all-thought-about-developing-decentralized-rocket-chat-as-a-dapp/14860)

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**Author:** [@seyika3341](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/seyika3341)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/have-you-all-thought-about-developing-decentralized-rocket-chat-as-a-dapp/14860 "2022-09-08T13:04:20Z")

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I would like to know if it is possible to use rocket.chat as a dapp(decentralized application). It’s just a technical question and curiosity.

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## [Receive Payments in RocketChat](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/receive-payments-in-rocketchat/14161)

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**Author:** [@LoudLemur](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/LoudLemur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/receive-payments-in-rocketchat/14161 "2022-05-27T10:57:59Z")

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How might it be possible for Rocket.Chat to enable users to pay/fund/tip/financially gift? Is this functionality in any way present in Rocket Chat already? Are there integrations with other software which can now or mi…

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## [Can I block chat on the General channel and allow only creating discussions on this channel?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/can-i-block-chat-on-the-general-channel-and-allow-only-creating-discussions-on-this-channel/14004)

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**Author:** [@eli.brom](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/eli.brom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/can-i-block-chat-on-the-general-channel-and-allow-only-creating-discussions-on-this-channel/14004 "2022-05-04T13:04:48Z")

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Hi, I want that every chat will be in a discussion so everything will be organized. do you know if and how can i do it? tnx Eli

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## [SAML with layout = embedded not working](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/saml-with-layout-embedded-not-working/7897)

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**Author:** [@fischel](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/fischel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/saml-with-layout-embedded-not-working/7897 "2022-04-22T09:54:43Z")

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Description I setup SAML for authenticating user to rocketchat. I like to use the layout=embedded for a simple chat on my website - only one channel. So if the user first time come to my site (http://mysite/channel/gener…

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## [Autologin iframe in website](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/autologin-iframe-in-website/13754)

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**Author:** [@sarita](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/sarita)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/autologin-iframe-in-website/13754 "2022-04-20T12:41:28Z")

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How to Autologin iframe in website after getting userid and authtoken

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## [How to configure or share Admin Control to non admin role user or a new role (XYZ) with limited admin rights](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-to-configure-or-share-admin-control-to-non-admin-role-user-or-a-new-role-xyz-with-limited-admin-rights/13575)

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**Author:** [@Ahsan](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/Ahsan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-to-configure-or-share-admin-control-to-non-admin-role-user-or-a-new-role-xyz-with-limited-admin-rights/13575 "2022-03-29T12:00:03Z")

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Description Hi This is my 1st post on this forum regarding to admin rights or control to non admin role user or a new role nam (XYZ) with required limitations as example a user with limited permission who can manage web…

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## [Search Function - Global Search, searching open teams, channels, discussions and threads for words and files](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/search-function-global-search-searching-open-teams-channels-discussions-and-threads-for-words-and-files/13517)

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**Author:** [@funkydan](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/funkydan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/search-function-global-search-searching-open-teams-channels-discussions-and-threads-for-words-and-files/13517 "2022-03-08T17:47:16Z")

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hi, at the moment the search function in the webbrowsers or desktop-app (3.7.8) does not work, for example if you try to add a member to a team. If this is fixed, it would be great if there could be a global search in …

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## [Livechat widget: Connect to room?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/livechat-widget-connect-to-room/13488)

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**Author:** [@JeiBie](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/JeiBie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/livechat-widget-connect-to-room/13488 "2022-03-04T20:21:33Z")

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Hi there, have a special requirement for livechat widget. I want to connect to a rocket.chat room instead of connect to an agent. Is this possible and is there some example code available? Thanks Jeibie

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## [Why the rocktchat.service run the failed in the centos7?someone to help me](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/why-the-rocktchat-service-run-the-failed-in-the-centos7-someone-to-help-me/13294)

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**Author:** [@kiki](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/kiki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/why-the-rocktchat-service-run-the-failed-in-the-centos7-someone-to-help-me/13294 "2022-02-12T04:35:46Z")

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systemctl start rocketchat then systemctl status rocketchat Message: ● rocketchat.service - The Rocket.Chat server Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/rocketchat.service; disabled; vendor preset: disabled) Acti…

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## [Closed/ private user groups and route the chat to a specific group](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/closed-private-user-groups-and-route-the-chat-to-a-specific-group/12994)

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**Author:** [@sreerama.konduri](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/sreerama.konduri)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/closed-private-user-groups-and-route-the-chat-to-a-specific-group/12994 "2022-01-10T06:25:11Z")

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Description We have implemented Rocket Chat open source in our environment . Where we initiate a chat , all user agents will see the notifications and any one can pick. Now are planning to work on user groups , where u…

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## [Sorry for the dumb question: WhatsApp + Twilio + Rocket.Chat](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/sorry-for-the-dumb-question-whatsapp-twilio-rocket-chat/10058)

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**Author:** [@runawaydevil1](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/runawaydevil1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/sorry-for-the-dumb-question-whatsapp-twilio-rocket-chat/10058 "2021-12-13T20:56:36Z")

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Description Hello, I’ve integrated WhatsApp + Rocket using twilio, its working fine. When I receive messages on my twilio number and stuff. But is it possible to send messages from rocket to another person? I mean withou…

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## [How to login to nextcloud via Rocket Chat using OAuth?](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-to-login-to-nextcloud-via-rocket-chat-using-oauth/8629)

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**Author:** [@krisnanto](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/krisnanto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-to-login-to-nextcloud-via-rocket-chat-using-oauth/8629 "2021-12-10T12:22:16Z")

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Description Hi, I would like to setup Nextcloud and login into it using user accounts from Rocket Chat application. Is OAuth2 server functionality available for rocket chat? Server Setup Information Version of Rocket.C…

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## [Custom status next to the names of the contacts in the sidebar](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/custom-status-next-to-the-names-of-the-contacts-in-the-sidebar/12376)

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**Author:** [@TristanJacques](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/TristanJacques)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/custom-status-next-to-the-names-of-the-contacts-in-the-sidebar/12376 "2021-10-13T19:57:53Z")

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It would be interesting to see all the custom status of its contacts in the sidebar, without having to click on a contact to discover its status. The custom status would be displayed after the name. This could be a par…

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## [how can i config my message display to the right side](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-can-i-config-my-message-display-to-the-right-side/12072)

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**Author:** [@lhxdong](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/lhxdong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/how-can-i-config-my-message-display-to-the-right-side/12072 "2021-09-02T14:00:32Z")

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Description Hello, I have a quick question about change message display position how can i config my message display to the right side,others to the left Server Setup Information Version of Rocket.Chat Server: Opera…

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## [GSoC 2020 - Project Ideas](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/gsoc-2020-project-ideas/5478)

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**Author:** [@sing.li](https://forums.rocket.chat/u/sing.li)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.rocket.chat/t/gsoc-2020-project-ideas/5478 "2021-06-30T13:34:45Z")

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Please feel free to discuss possible project ideas here.

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