Enum ResponseType
Page Summary
ResponseType is an enum representing the type of Chat app response, exclusively for Google Chat apps.
ResponseType is called by referencing its parent class, name, and property (e.g.,
CardService.Type.DIALOG).Properties of ResponseType include
TYPE_UNSPECIFIED,NEW_MESSAGE,UPDATE_MESSAGE,UPDATE_USER_MESSAGE_CARDS,REQUEST_CONFIG,DIALOG, andUPDATE_WIDGET.Each property has a specific use case, such as posting a new message, updating an existing message, or presenting a dialog.
An enum that represents the type of Chat app response.
Only available for Google Chat apps. Not available for Google Workspace add-ons.
To call an enum, you call its parent class, name, and property. For example,CardService.Type.DIALOG.
Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
TYPE_UNSPECIFIED | Enum | Default type that's handled asNEW_MESSAGE. |
NEW_MESSAGE | Enum | Post as a new message in the topic. |
UPDATE_MESSAGE | Enum | Update the Chat app's message. This is only permitted on aCARD_CLICKED event wherethe message sender type isBOT. |
UPDATE_USER_MESSAGE_CARDS | Enum | Update the cards on a user's message. This is only permitted as a response to aMESSAGE event with a matched URL, or aCARD_CLICKED event where the message sendertype isHUMAN. Text is ignored. |
REQUEST_CONFIG | Enum | Privately ask the user for additional authentication or configuration. |
DIALOG | Enum | Presents a dialog. |
UPDATE_WIDGET | Enum | Widget text autocomplete options query. |
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Last updated 2025-12-03 UTC.