Protocol handler for deep linking to channel in desktop or mobile app
Use a protocol handler to get to channels within the desktop app with a format like:
"mattermost://channel?id=#{mattermostchannelid}&team=#{course.mattermostteamid}"
Something similar could be implemented in the mobile apps too.
Some open questions:
- what happens if someone clicks the deep link but doesn't have the app open or installed?
- should the deep link work for public channels only?
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MitchC
commented
Deep linking should work for all channels public or private. It should not open in the browser first if using the mattermost:// protocol (and can't). This would be similar to how slack and teams handles it for mobile and desktop and allow for most scenarios.
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Gabe Van Engel
commented
Links in email notifications should open in a browser, then test for mattermost:// protocol support and attempt to open in the desktop app instead.