Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Webex Messaging

Replace Webex Messaging with a custom build. Team messaging that's so much more

Weekend Project
20 features10 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 20 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Pusher / WebSockets

Real-time messaging and live updates

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features

Messaging(6 features)

@ Mentions

Mention specific users to direct attention to messages

Flag Messages

Flag messages for follow-up or importance

Message Editing

Easily edit messages to ensure communication remains clear

Message Forwarding

Forward messages to other users or spaces

Message Threading

Thread messages to organize conversations by topic

+1 more in this category

Collaboration(4 features)

Asynchronous Collaboration

Stay connected with internal and external stakeholders regardless of location and time zone

Co-creation

Co-edit documents and access meeting artifacts

External Collaboration

Conveniently collaborate with anyone outside your organization by simply adding their email address to a space

Two-way Whiteboarding

Collaborative whiteboarding capabilities for teams

Content Management(2 features)

File Sharing

Share content safely with large file sharing capabilities

Large File Sharing

Share large files securely within spaces

Organization(2 features)

Personalized Spaces

Create and customize personal spaces for different teams and projects

Spaces

Use spaces to express your authentic self and build bonds with colleagues, organize messaging by workstreams

Culture(1 features)

Community Building

Encourage employees to connect on topics that matter, infusing company values and community in a hybrid workforce

Expression(1 features)

GIFs, Bitmojis, and Emojis

Quickly access gifs, bitmojis, and emojis to celebrate wins or keep conversations light-hearted

Integration(1 features)

Third-Party Integrations

Integrate seamlessly with 100+ industry-leading business apps

Meetings(1 features)

Schedule and Start Meetings

Schedule and start meetings directly from shared spaces

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