Simple, DOM-only plugin without server-side backend
https://github.com/kolesaev/mattermost-quote-plugin

DeepSeek replies with a nice code, when i do a prompt like that

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In Mattermost, there is a Reply button, but its action is to create or reply in a Thread.
I would like there to also be a Quote or Quote Reply button, such that when we do a Quote Reply on someone's message, that person receives a Mention Notification.
Write a Mattermost plugin so that when hovering over someone else's message, a Quote button appears, the message gets attached as a Quote, and when sent, they receive a notification with a Mention.
```

Did anyone try to implement something like that?

I agree that having a simple quote reply option would make conversations much smoother. Sometimes starting a full thread just to respond to a small part of a message feels unnecessary. A lightweight quote reply would keep discussions clear without breaking the flow.

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any plan about that feature?

This is really critical feature

I really like this suggestion about adding a quote reply option alongside collapsed threads. It would make discussions much clearer, especially in busy channels where keeping context is important.

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Hope this gets prioritized soon—it would be a great improvement!

This is a really critical feature indeed!
Any plans or community projects that tried to implement it yet?

I really like this suggestion about adding a quote reply option alongside collapsed threads. It would make discussions much clearer, especially in busy channels where keeping context is important.

By the way, I’ve seen similar engagement challenges in different communities too, whether it’s players discussing updates in Clash of Clans
, creators editing with Picsart
, or people enhancing images using Remini
. In all of these cases, having a simple quoting feature keeps conversations smooth and avoids confusion.

Hope this gets prioritized soon—it would be a great improvement!

Great topic.

Useful!

"Adding a quote reply option would be a great enhancement alongside collapsed threads. Sometimes, referencing specific parts of a message adds clarity—especially in fast-moving channels or when discussing technical topics. It’s a feature I’ve seen in other platforms, and it really helps maintain context in conversations.

so no any plan about that even the vote rate is high?

Yes quoute in channel instead of reply would be great! So we have an option to start thread or continue to discuss in main channel.

Maybe it would be better to replace ‘Reply’ with ‘Begin Thread’ and use ‘Reply’ for a quotation option, as modern messaging apps seem to do.

your suggestion is great, i agree with you. i was also thinking the same.

It sounds like you're suggesting a user-friendly feature for Mattermost that would improve message quoting functionality. Adding a "quote" button alongside the existing "reply" button would allow users to quickly reference parts of previous messages without needing to create a full thread. This would streamline the conversation and make it easier to reply directly to specific messages in a more intuitive manner.

The quote button could automatically insert the quoted message, along with the sender’s name, into the reply, similar to how modern messaging apps like WhatsApp or Slack handle quoting. This way, users can engage in focused conversations without cluttering the discussion with threads that might feel excessive for simple replies. The feature could be particularly useful in group chats or active channels where direct replies are often preferred.