Chat Widget
Keep Slack, Teams, or Discord messages visible on your desktop. Stay connected with your team without constant app switching.
Features
- Slack, Teams, and Discord support
- Channel and DM monitoring
- Unread message indicators
- Compact sidebar or full message view
- Customizable refresh rates
Chat Widget for Your Desktop
Stay in the loop with team conversations without switching away from your work. The Simple Widgets chat widget keeps messages visible on your desktop.
How to Create a Chat Widget
- Open Simple Widgets and navigate to your chat platform (Slack, Teams, Discord)
- Choose what to display — a specific channel, the sidebar, or a thread
- Click to capture the area
- Set your refresh interval (30 seconds to 5 minutes)
- Position alongside your main workspace
Display Options
Single Channel — Monitor one important channel like #alerts or #general.
Sidebar Overview — See unread counts across all channels at a glance.
Thread View — Follow an active discussion without leaving your work.
Full Interface — Display the complete chat app in a larger widget.
Supported Chat Platforms
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Discord
- Google Chat
- Any web-based messaging platform
Staying Connected Without Losing Focus
App switching is one of the biggest productivity killers. A chat widget lets you passively monitor conversations and decide when to engage, rather than being pulled in by every notification.
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