RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Implement message scheduling feature

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type: feature
Dominant language
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Description

Implement a message scheduling feature that allows users to schedule messages to be sent at a specific date and time in the future.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing the existing message-sending flow and identifying where scheduled delivery would belong. Done should mean users can select a future date and time and the message is sent then, with tests covering that behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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