Show message threads instead of the profile panel on mobile by steven-tey · Pull Request #4777 · dubinc/dub.link

steven-tey · 2026-10-24T00:31:33Z

Opening a conversation on a phone showed the profile sidebar instead of the message history. That sidebar defaults to open, and below the sm breakpoint it is full-width, so it covers the thread.

Both message pages now start with the panel closed on small screens: the program dashboard and partners.dub.co. It still opens by default from sm up, and the header controls can open or close it at any size.

Switching threads also left the previous conversation on screen until the next route finished loading. Opening another thread now covers that pane with a spinner immediately, and the spinner stays up until that thread’s messages are ready.

Test plan

On a phone-width viewport, open a partner conversation in program messages and confirm the thread is visible, not the profile
Tap the partner name or the side panel button and confirm the profile opens over the thread, then close it
From an open conversation, select a different partner and confirm a spinner shows instead of the previous messages
Repeat on partners.dub.co when switching programs
On a desktop-width viewport, confirm the profile sidebar still opens beside the thread by default

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Bug Fixes
- Messages now remain associated with the selected program or partner when switching conversations, preventing another conversation’s messages from appearing temporarily.
- Pending attachments are cleared when changing conversations.
Improvements
- The message side panel adapts its width and toggle behavior to the screen size.
- A loading indicator appears while the selected conversation is opening.

The profile sidebar opened by default and covered the conversation on small screens. Keep it closed below the sm breakpoint on both message pages, and leave it open on larger screens. Co-authored-by: Steven Tey <steven@dub.co>

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Both message pages now select thread data that matches the current route and clear pending attachments when the route changes. Shared hooks and helpers provide responsive side-panel state and styling. The layouts track thread loading and show an overlay until the selected thread is loaded.

Changes: Message pages

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Shared panel state and styling `apps/web/ui/messages/message-side-panel.ts`, `apps/web/ui/messages/use-message-side-panel.ts`, `apps/web/ui/messages/toggle-side-panel-button.tsx`	Shared helpers define responsive and explicit panel states, toggle behavior, panel classes, and icon behavior.
Thread navigation and loading `apps/web/ui/messages/messages-context.tsx`, `apps/web/ui/messages/messages-list.tsx`, `apps/web/app/(ee)/partners.dub.co/(dashboard)/messages/layout.tsx`, `apps/web/app/app.dub.co/(dashboard)/[slug]/(ee)/program/messages/layout.tsx`	Both layouts track the opening and loaded thread IDs and show a loading overlay while they differ. Thread selection records the opening ID.
Route-matched thread data and page integration `apps/web/app/(ee)/partners.dub.co/(dashboard)/messages/[programSlug]/page.tsx`, `apps/web/app/app.dub.co/(dashboard)/[slug]/(ee)/program/messages/[partnerId]/page-client.tsx`	Both pages ignore results that do not match the route and use inbox data for details when the matching thread is unavailable. Route changes clear pending attachments. Each messages panel receives data only for the matching opened thread, and both pages use the shared panel hook and class helper.

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Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~20 minutes

Change: Bug fix

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sequenceDiagram
  participant MessagesList
  participant MessagesLayout
  participant MessagePage
  MessagesList->>MessagesLayout: Set opening thread ID
  MessagesLayout->>MessagePage: Navigate to selected thread
  MessagePage->>MessagesLayout: Set loaded thread ID when matching messages are available

Suggested reviewers: twilson023

Merge Risk: Moderate · up to e7139

Navigating between message threads with browser history or direct links can leave a blank thread, and some empty threads may keep a loading overlay. An upload started in one thread can also carry over into another. These are visible defects in the new mobile and switching behavior, so they should be fixed before merge.

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+    "absolute right-0 top-0 h-full min-h-0 w-0 overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg transition-[width]",
+    panel.inline,
+    isOpen === true && panel.open,
+    isOpen === null && panel.responsive,


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Remove the closed panel from keyboard navigation.

Below sm, the responsive panel has zero width, but its links and buttons remain focusable. Keyboard users can tab into controls they cannot see on both message pages. Apply responsive visibility classes to the default state, and hide the explicitly closed state as well.

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The conversation request was keeping the last partner's messages on screen until the next thread loaded. Drop that stale history immediately, and remove the side panel test. Co-authored-by: Steven Tey <steven@dub.co>

The previous thread stayed on screen until the next route finished loading. Cover that pane as soon as another thread is opened, and keep the spinner up until that thread's messages are ready. Co-authored-by: Steven Tey <steven@dub.co>

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Clear the previous thread when opening another partner.

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The conversation request was keeping the last partner's messages on screen until the next thread loaded. Drop that stale history immediately, and remove the side panel test. Co-authored-by: Steven Tey <steven@dub.co>

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Show a spinner while a message thread is opening.

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The previous thread stayed on screen until the next route finished loading. Cover that pane as soon as another thread is opened, and keep the spinner up until that thread's messages are ready. Co-authored-by: Steven Tey <steven@dub.co>

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