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Channel Management

Master channel creation and management with our comprehensive channel APIs. From basic channel operations to advanced querying and organization features.

Create Channels

Set up new chat channels with custom configurations

Get Channels

Retrieve channel information and listings

Update Channels

Modify channel settings and metadata

Archive Channels

Archive and manage channel lifecycle

Query Channels

Advanced channel filtering and search

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Channel Lifecycle

  1. Creation: Set up channels with custom metadata and permissions
  2. Management: Update settings, manage access, and configure features
  3. Organization: Query and organize channels for optimal user experience
  4. Archival: Properly archive channels while preserving important data

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Best Practices

  • Naming Conventions: Use consistent, descriptive channel names
  • Metadata Management: Store relevant channel information for easy discovery
  • Permission Structure: Set appropriate access levels from creation
  • Regular Maintenance: Archive inactive channels to improve performance
Consider implementing channel templates for common use cases to ensure consistent setup and configuration across your application.