social.plus SDK provides the getGlobalStoryTargets() function to retrieve all active story targets across your application with intelligent filtering and optimized sorting. Build comprehensive story discovery feeds with real-time updates and smart content prioritization.

Smart Filtering

Intelligent query options that prioritize unseen content for optimal engagement

Optimistic Sync

Prioritizes unsynced story targets for immediate user feedback

Flexible Sorting

Multiple query options for different discovery and engagement patterns
Global story targets provide a comprehensive view of all story activity across your application, with intelligent filtering to surface the most relevant content to users.

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Query Options Overview

The getGlobalStoryTargets() function supports four distinct query options, each optimized for different user experience patterns and discovery scenarios:

SMART

Recommended: Combines unseen and seen targets for optimal discovery

UNSEEN

Engagement Focus: Only targets with unviewed stories

SEEN

Revisit Mode: Only targets with all stories viewed

ALL

Complete View: All active story targets regardless of view status

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Query Options Detailed

The SMART option provides the optimal user experience by intelligently combining unseen and seen story targets in a single collection.
BehaviorDescription
Content OrderUnseen targets first, then seen targets
PrioritizationUnsynced targets appear at the top
SortingRecent creation first within each category
Use CasePrimary story discovery feeds

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Individual Query Options

OptionFilterSortingUnsynced TargetsBest For
SEENOnly viewed targetsRecent creation firstExcludedRevisiting content
UNSEENOnly unviewed targets1st: Unsynced first
2nd: Recent creation		IncludedNew content focus
ALLNo filter1st: Unsynced first
2nd: Recent creation		IncludedComplete overview
SMARTCombined UNSEEN + SEENConcatenated resultsIncludedOptimal discovery

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Implementation

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Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
queryOptionEnumYesFiltering and sorting strategy for story targets
token = storyRepository.getGlobalStoryTargets(option: .smart).observe({ collection, change, error in
    // Handle list of story targets here.
})

Get Story Targets

Retrieve specific story targets with individual and multi-target queries

Get Stories

Access actual story content with filtering and real-time updates

Story Analytics

Track global story performance and engagement metrics

Live Collections

Understanding live collection patterns and real-time synchronization