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Description

Currently, the Google Chat API allows us to retrieve emoji reactions to messages, but it does not provide timestamps for when these reactions were added or removed. It would be incredibly useful if the API could return the timestamp for each emoji reaction. This would enable developers to track the lifecycle of a message based on the emojis added by users.

For example, in a system where emoji reactions signify stages of message processing, knowing when a specific emoji (e.g., a green flag emoji 🟩) was added can help determine when the message reached a certain state. Similarly, the addition of another emoji (e.g., a checkmark ✅) can signify that the message processing has moved to another stage. Without the timestamp, it becomes difficult to track the exact timeline of events and understand the progression of message states.

By providing timestamps for emoji reactions, the API could support better tracking and visibility for workflows that rely on emoji-based status updates.

Impact

This feature would allow developers to understand the timing of emoji reactions, helping them deduce when a message reaches a certain state.