RocketChat / RocketChat/EmbeddedChat

Bug : UIKit contextual bars not rendering in EmbeddedChat

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Description

Description:

UIKit contextual bars fail to open when triggered by slash commands in EmbeddedChat. The command executes without errors but the contextual bar UI never appears, making Apps that rely on this feature completely unusable.

Steps to reproduce:
  1. Install a Rocket.Chat apps that uses contextual bars (e.g., Apps.QuickReplies)
  2. Open EmbeddedChat
  3. Execute a slash command that should open a contextual bar (e.g., /quick list)
  4. Expected: Contextual bar opens in the sidebar
  5. Actual: Nothing happens - fails silently with no error messages
Expected behavior:

When a slash command triggers a UIKit contextual bar:

  • The sidebar should open
  • The contextual bar UI should render properly
  • Users should be able to interact with the UI elements
Actual behavior:
  • Command appears to execute (no error shown)
  • Sidebar remains closed
  • Contextual bar never renders

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the slash-command flow in EmbeddedChat with a UIKit contextual bar such as Apps.QuickReplies, then trace how the command reaches the sidebar and contextual bar UI. Done means the sidebar opens, the contextual bar renders, and its UI elements are interactive without errors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, react
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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