Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a dynamic content item in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a dynamic content item descriptor which defines the dynamic content item and a content provider that is configured to provide dynamic data for the dynamic content item; receiving, from the content provider, dynamic data; and displaying the dynamic content item with the dynamic data in an area of the chat interface that is distinct from a messaging area of the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a dynamic content item in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a dynamic content item descriptor which defines the dynamic content item and a content provider that is configured to provide dynamic data for the dynamic content item; receiving, from the content provider, dynamic data; and displaying the dynamic content item with the dynamic data in an area of the chat interface that is distinct from a messaging area of the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a dynamic content item in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a dynamic content item descriptor which defines the dynamic content item and a content provider that is configured to provide dynamic data for the dynamic content item; receiving, from the content provider, dynamic data; and displaying the dynamic content item with the dynamic data in an area of the chat interface that is distinct from a messaging area of the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a conditional control in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a conditional control descriptor which defines a conditional control, one or more conditions, and an action to be performed on activation of the conditional control; determining whether the one or more conditions are met; and in response to determining that the one or more conditions are met, displaying the conditional control in the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a dynamic content item in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a dynamic content item descriptor which defines the dynamic content item and a content provider that is configured to provide dynamic data for the dynamic content item; receiving, from the content provider, dynamic data; and displaying the dynamic content item with the dynamic data in an area of the chat interface that is distinct from a messaging area of the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for operating a collaboration system to synchronize integrations installed on a client device with integrations stored by the collaboration system. The method comprises: receiving a synchronization request from the client device and, for a given integration included in the synchronization request: retrieving a system integration token and comparing a client integration token received in the request with the system integration token. Responsive to determining that the client and system integration tokens do not match, the method further comprises determining the client to be out of date with respect to the given integration and sending an integration update to the client device.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a conditional control in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a conditional control descriptor which defines a conditional control, one or more conditions, and an action to be performed on activation of the conditional control; determining whether the one or more conditions are met; and in response to determining that the one or more conditions are met, displaying the conditional control in the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for operating a collaboration system to synchronize integrations installed on a client device with integrations stored by the collaboration system. The method comprises: receiving a synchronization request from the client device and, for a given integration included in the synchronization request: retrieving a system integration token and comparing a client integration token received in the request with the system integration token. Responsive to determining that the client and system integration tokens do not match, the method further comprises determining the client to be out of date with respect to the given integration and sending an integration update to the client device.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for displaying a dynamic content item in a chat interface running on a client device. The method comprises receiving, from a collaboration platform, a dynamic content item descriptor which defines the dynamic content item and a content provider that is configured to provide dynamic data for the dynamic content item; receiving, from the content provider, dynamic data; and displaying the dynamic content item with the dynamic data in an area of the chat interface that is distinct from a messaging area of the chat interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for operating a collaboration system to synchronize integrations installed on a client device with integrations stored by the collaboration system. The method comprises: receiving a synchronization request from the client device and, for a given integration included in the synchronization request: retrieving a system integration token and comparing a client integration token received in the request with the system integration token. Responsive to determining that the client and system integration tokens do not match, the method further comprises determining the client to be out of date with respect to the given integration and sending an integration update to the client device.