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Overview
This node operation "Start Typing" in the "Chatting" resource is designed to signal the start of typing in a chat session. It is useful in scenarios where you want to indicate to the chat recipient that a message is being composed, enhancing real-time communication experience. For example, in a customer support chatbot, this operation can be used to show the agent is typing a response.
Use Case Examples
- Indicating typing status in a live chat application.
- Enhancing user experience by showing typing indicators in messaging apps.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | The chat session identifier to specify which session the typing indicator belongs to. |
| Chat Id | The identifier of the chat where the typing indicator should be sent. |
| Request Options | Additional options to control request behavior such as batching, SSL validation, proxy settings, and timeout. |
Output
JSON
session- The session identifier used in the request.chatId- The chat identifier where typing started.status- The status or result of the start typing request.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or authentication token to connect to the chat service API.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid session or chatId values causing request failures.
- Timeout errors if the server does not respond within the specified timeout period.
- SSL certificate validation errors if the server's SSL certificate is invalid and 'Ignore SSL Issues' is not enabled.
- Proxy misconfiguration leading to connection failures.