New Feature: Custom Chat Settings at the Channel Level

The Stream Chat API has introduced channel-level settings, allowing for enhanced customization and flexibility, particularly useful for scenarios like livestream chats. While Stream typically advises setting features at the channel type level, affecting all channels of the same type, the new functionality permits tailored configurations for individual channels without impacting others. This is beneficial for unique events or specific needs within an application, such as a larger one-off livestream event requiring different settings than usual. The new feature enables overriding specific channel type settings like typing indicators, reactions, and message threads at the channel level. Stream Chat supports a variety of pre-configured channel types designed for popular applications like livestream, messaging, team collaboration, and commerce, with the flexibility to define custom types. The API simplifies the integration of chat functionality into applications, with easy-to-use front-end components and SDKs for various platforms, offering a free trial and a free-forever account for small teams and personal projects.