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Chat UI Design Patterns

A collection of reusable chat interface patterns — message bubbles, typing indicators, input bars, and thread layouts — built with Tailwind CSS.

Message Bubbles

Incoming and outgoing message styles with avatars and timestamps.

Hey! Have you seen the new dashboard?

10:32 AM

Yeah, the analytics panel is clean.

10:34 AM

Typing Indicator

Animated dots that signal a user is composing a message.

Input Bar

A fixed bottom input with send button and attachment slot.

Thread Layout

Sidebar conversation list with active thread highlight.

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