End Chat¶

Disconnect the Chat¶

clears the context as well

KindlySDK.endChat()

Important: The endChat() method now preserves the SDK initialization state. This means: - ✅ The SDK remains initialized and ready for use - ✅ You can call displayChat() again without needing to call start() - ✅ Bot key, authentication, and configuration are preserved - ✅ Only the active chat session and context are cleared

If you need to completely terminate the SDK, use kill() instead.

Bot Switching Workflows¶

When switching between different bots, you have two workflow options:

Option 1: Automatic Switching (Recommended)¶

The SDK automatically handles cleanup when you switch bot keys:

// Current bot
KindlySDK.start(botKey: "bot-1")
KindlySDK.displayChat()

// Switch to different bot - no explicit endChat() needed
KindlySDK.start(botKey: "bot-2")  // SDK handles cleanup internally  
KindlySDK.displayChat()

Option 2: Explicit End-then-Start¶

For explicit control over the chat lifecycle:

// End current chat first
KindlySDK.endChat().then(on: DispatchQueue.main) { _ in
    // Start with new bot after cleanup completes
    KindlySDK.start(botKey: "new-bot-key")
    KindlySDK.displayChat()
}

Both approaches work identically - the SDK ensures proper cleanup and reinitialization in both cases.

When to Use endChat()¶

Use endChat() explicitly when you want to: - Disconnect completely: Stop the chat service without switching to another bot - Clear session data: Ensure all messages and context are cleared - Explicit lifecycle control: Have fine-grained control over connection timing

The endChat() method returns a Promise that resolves when cleanup is complete, allowing you to chain subsequent operations safely.