RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Notify on reaction to a message

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently, Rocket.Chat doesn't notify at all when someone reacts to your message. However, reactions like a thumbs-up can be just as important as replaying Yes or No to a question. And many of my colleagues use them like this. I only randomly notice it later when I go and check the conversation.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like for reactions to my messages to mark the conversation as unread, just as if someone sent me a message.

Describe alternatives you've considered
None.

Additional context
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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; start by locating the reaction event handling and the code that marks conversations unread. Done means a reaction to your message marks that conversation unread, with coverage for the behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
full-stack
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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