Feature: Show chat only when authenticated with Twitch #12

New issue

Closed

opened 2026-04-26 21:32:37 +02:00 by wandabastyle · 0 comments

wandabastyle commented

2026-04-26 21:32:37 +02:00

(Migrated from github.com)

Problem

The watch page currently shows the chat panel even when the user is not connected to Twitch, which creates a confusing UX because chat functionality depends on Twitch auth.

Proposed behavior

On the watch page, only show chat UI when Twitch account status is connected.
When not connected, show a clear state (for example: "Connect Twitch to view and send chat").
Hide/disable chat composer actions until connected.

API/Technical context

We already have GET /api/twitch/status that returns connected, login, and display_name.
This can be used by the watch page to gate chat visibility.

Acceptance criteria

Chat panel is not shown as active chat when Twitch is disconnected.
A clear unauthenticated placeholder is visible instead.
Chat panel/composer appears and works normally after Twitch is connected.

## Problem The watch page currently shows the chat panel even when the user is not connected to Twitch, which creates a confusing UX because chat functionality depends on Twitch auth. ## Proposed behavior - On the watch page, only show chat UI when Twitch account status is connected. - When not connected, show a clear state (for example: \"Connect Twitch to view and send chat\"). - Hide/disable chat composer actions until connected. ## API/Technical context - We already have `GET /api/twitch/status` that returns `connected`, `login`, and `display_name`. - This can be used by the watch page to gate chat visibility. ## Acceptance criteria - Chat panel is not shown as active chat when Twitch is disconnected. - A clear unauthenticated placeholder is visible instead. - Chat panel/composer appears and works normally after Twitch is connected.