> ## 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.

# Threads & Reactions

> Keep conversations organized with threads and express yourself with emoji reactions.

## Threads

Threads let you have a side conversation about a specific message without cluttering the main channel.

### Starting a Thread

1. Hover over any message
2. Click the **thread icon** (speech bubble with lines) in the hover action bar
3. The thread panel opens on the right side
4. Type your reply in the thread input and press Enter

### Viewing Threads

Messages with replies show a **"X replies"** link below them. Click this link to open the thread panel and see all replies.

### Thread Panel

The thread panel shows:

* **Header** — "Thread" with a close button
* **Parent message** — The original message being discussed
* **Replies** — All thread replies in chronological order
* **Input** — Send a reply to this thread

Thread replies use the same formatting, reactions, and file sharing as regular messages.

<Note>
  **Alex's screenshot note:** Take a screenshot showing the thread panel open on the right side with a parent message at the top and 2-3 replies below it. Show the "X replies" link on a message in the main conversation.
</Note>

### Thread Real-Time Updates

Thread replies are delivered in real-time via Supabase Realtime. New replies appear instantly for everyone viewing the thread.

## Reactions

React to any message with emoji to quickly acknowledge, agree, or express emotion.

### Adding a Reaction

**Method 1: Hover toolbar**

1. Hover over a message
2. Click the **smiley face icon** in the hover action bar
3. Select an emoji from the quick picker

**Method 2: Existing reaction**
Click an existing reaction pill on a message to add your reaction (or remove it if you've already reacted with that emoji).

### Quick Emoji Set

The quick reaction picker shows these commonly used emoji:

| Emoji | Meaning           |
| ----- | ----------------- |
| 👍    | Thumbs up / agree |
| ❤️    | Love / heart      |
| 😂    | Laugh             |
| 🎉    | Celebrate         |
| 🔥    | Fire / impressive |
| 👀    | Looking / noticed |
| ✅     | Done / confirmed  |
| 💯    | Perfect / 100%    |

### Reaction Display

Reactions appear as pills below the message showing:

* The emoji
* The count of people who reacted with it
* A highlighted border if you've reacted with that emoji

Click any reaction pill to toggle your own reaction for that emoji.

<Note>
  **Alex's screenshot note:** Take a screenshot showing a message with 2-3 reaction pills below it (e.g., 👍 2, 🔥 1), and the hover action bar visible on another message showing the reaction button.
</Note>

### Removing a Reaction

Click the reaction pill with your emoji to remove your reaction. If you were the only person, the pill disappears.