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sample	This sample shows the contents of tab context object in a private and shared channel.	office-teams office office-365	nodejs javascript	contentType createdDate samples 06/17/2022 12:00:00 AM	officedev-microsoft-teams-samples-tab-channel-context-nodejs

Tab context in channel

This sample shows the contents of tab context object in a private and shared channel.

Prerequisites

• NodeJS
• ngrok or equivalent tunnelling solution
• Teams Microsoft Teams is installed and you have an account
• Create a private/shared channel Priave/Shared channel in team

To try this sample

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/OfficeDev/Microsoft-Teams-Samples.git

2. Install node modules

   Inside node js folder, navigate to samples/tab-channel-context/nodejs/ClientApp open your local terminal and run the below command to install node modules. You can do the same in Visual Studio code terminal by opening the project in Visual Studio code.

   npm install
   

3. Run the solution from the same path terminal using below command.

   npm start
   

4. Modify the manifest.json in the /AppPackage folder and replace the following details

   • {{Manifest-id}} with some unique GUID.
   • {{Domain Name}} with your application's base url, e.g. https://1234.ngrok.io

5. Zip the contents of AppPackage folder into a manifest.zip, and use the manifest.zip to deploy in app store or add to Teams.

6. Upload the manifest.zip to Teams (in the Apps view click "Upload a custom app")

   • Go to Microsoft Teams. From the lower left corner, select Apps
   • From the lower left corner, choose Apps -> Manage your apps -> Upload an app.
   • Go to your project directory, the ./AppPackage folder, select the zip folder, and choose Open.
   • Select Add in the pop-up dialog box. Your app is uploaded to Teams.

7. Add the tab in private/shared channel.

NOTE: Only accounts with admin access can create private/shared channels in team.

Features of the sample

• Add the tab in private/shared channel.
• The details of the context object will be shown on tab based on channel type.
• You can expand/reduce the JSON for the context object and can also copy a particular object slice.

Further reading

• Tab Basics
• Azure Portal
• Get-context-for-tabs
• Shared Channels
• Private Channels