RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.ReactNative

bug: iisReadOnly isn’t reactive — UI doesn’t update when permissions change

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Description

Right now, the isReadOnly function reads permissions using reduxStore.getState(), which is a static snapshot. Because of that, when my permission changes (like when an admin gives me the “post-readonly” permission), the UI doesn’t update. The composer still shows the room as read-only until I leave the screen or restart the app.

Steps to Reproduce

Open a read-only room

Composer is disabled

Admin grants the “post-readonly” permission

Redux store updates

Go back to the room

Composer is still disabled

Expected Behavior

The UI should update immediately when the permission changes.

Actual Behavior

Nothing updates until I navigate away or restart the app.

Rocket.Chat Server Version

any version

Rocket.Chat App Version

4.67.0

Device Name

NA

OS Version

NA

Additional Context

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Research direction

Start by tracing the isReadOnly function and its use by the composer, then inspect how reduxStore.getState() relates to permission updates. Reproduce the read-only room steps and verify that granting the “post-readonly” permission updates the composer without leaving or restarting the app.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react-native, typescript
Domain
authorization, mobile
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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