How to Create Custom Chat Attachments With SwiftUI

Stream Chat allows for the integration of custom attachments within chat applications, enhancing user interaction by linking chat messages with relevant product concepts. By default, Stream Chat supports various attachment types like images, files, and links, but users can define and render their custom attachments using SwiftUI views, which allow for dynamic updates and interactivity. A tutorial demonstrates creating a payment request attachment, showcasing how to define, recognize, and render custom data within chat messages using the Stream Chat SDK. This involves setting up custom attachment types, defining their behavior and appearance, and utilizing a custom view factory to manage when and how these attachments are displayed. The tutorial emphasizes the potential applications of custom attachments, such as displaying dynamic content like payment information, to enhance user engagement and provide seamless integration with the app's domain. The article encourages exploring the capabilities of Stream's SwiftUI Chat SDK for further customization and development.