Run a first react-messenger example
Run a first react-messenger example: Chat UX components built with React, inspired by Facebook Messenger
Start with the smallest workflow described by the README for react-messenger. Complete installation and configuration first.
Run locally
Use Node.js 24.21.0 (.nvmrc included) and npm 12.2.0. Node.js 24.15.0–24.x or 26+ is required by npm 12.
npm ci
npm run devOpen http://localhost:3000. For production:
npm run build
npm startnpm start now runs the Next.js production server; use npm run dev for development. Deploy using any Node.js host that supports Next.js. No environment variables or external accounts are required for demo mode. Live assistant mode is optional and requires the server settings below.
Verify your changes
The root manifest provides this check:
npm run typecheckRead any errors before continuing. Build and type checks verify source consistency; exercise the README example to verify the behavior you need.
Next task
Read the usage guide for the documented components, configuration, and source layout.
Source and help
The catalog identifies the license as MIT. Read the repository license before redistributing source or assets.
Source captured: 2026-10-11