> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ospribrain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Messages Overview

> Team messaging with channels, DMs, threads, reactions, and deep Ospri Brain integrations.

## What is Messages?

Messages is Ospri Brain's built-in team communication tool. It gives you direct messages, channels, threaded conversations, reactions, file sharing, and — uniquely — the ability to reference meetings, vault files, to-dos, and Brain conversations directly within your messages.

<Note>
  **Alex's screenshot note:** Take a full-page screenshot of the Messages page showing the three-panel layout: conversation list on the left, chat in the center, and either a thread panel or conversation details on the right.
</Note>

## Layout

Messages has a three-panel layout:

| Panel      | Description                                                    |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Left**   | Conversation list — channels and DMs, search, new conversation |
| **Center** | Active conversation — messages, input, header                  |
| **Right**  | Thread panel or Conversation details (toggle)                  |

## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Channels & DMs" icon="comments">
    Create team channels for projects or topics, and send direct messages to individuals.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rich Formatting" icon="text">
    Bold, italic, strikethrough, code, links, bullet lists, and numbered lists with a formatting toolbar.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slash Commands" icon="slash-forward">
    Reference meetings, vault files, to-dos, and Brain conversations inline with /commands.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Threads" icon="message-lines">
    Reply to messages in threads to keep conversations organized without cluttering the main channel.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reactions" icon="face-smile">
    React to messages with emoji. Quick access to common reactions like thumbs up, heart, and fire.
  </Card>

  <Card title="File Sharing" icon="paperclip">
    Drag and drop files into conversations. Images display inline; other files as download links.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Real-Time Updates

Messages uses Supabase Realtime for instant message delivery. When someone sends a message, it appears immediately for all participants — no page refresh needed.