The Chat Interface

Understanding the PumpCord interface will help you navigate and chat more effectively.

Layout Overview

The PumpCord interface is divided into three main sections:

1. Left Sidebar - Room List

On the left side, you'll see:

  • General Chat - The default general discussion room

  • Favorites ⭐ - Rooms you've favorited (quick access)

  • Joined Rooms - All rooms you're a member of

  • Create Room button - Start a new room for a token

2. Center - Chat Window

The main chat area shows:

  • Room Header - Token name, Ticker

  • Message List - All chat messages in chronological order

  • Input Box - Where you type your messages

  • Action Buttons - Giphy, emoji picker, send button

3. Right Sidebar - Room Info

On the right side, you'll see:

  • Token Information - Name, ticker, social links

  • Room Members - List of users currently in the room

  • Community Features - Polls, giveaways, community fund

  • Room Actions - Favorite, leave room, etc.

Key Elements

Message Display

Each message shows:

  • Avatar - User's profile (if available)

  • Username - The user's chosen username

  • Timestamp - When the message was sent

  • Content - The message text

  • Actions - Reply, react, delete (if you're owner/mod)

Input Box

The message input box includes:

  • Text Area - Type your message here

  • Character Counter - Shows remaining characters (2000 max)

  • Gif Button 🎬 - Open Giphy picker

  • Emoji Button 😀 - Open emoji picker

  • Send Button - Send your message

  • Click a room in the left sidebar to switch rooms

  • Scroll up in the chat to load older messages

  • Click a username to see user info (if available)

  • Click a message to reply to it

  • Hover over messages to see action buttons

Mobile View

On mobile devices, the layout adapts:

  • Sidebars may collapse into menus

  • Tap the menu icon to access room list

  • Swipe gestures for navigation

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Enter - Send message

  • Shift + Enter - New line

  • @ - Start typing to mention a user

  • Esc - Close modals/pickers

Ready to send your first message? Check out Sending Messages!

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