Public roadmap
What we're building
Helpcab ships fast and in the open. Here's everything that's live, in progress, and coming next.
Already shipped
13Live chat widget
CoreWebSocket-powered real-time chat widget you embed with one script tag.
Shared team inbox
CoreAll conversations in one place, visible to every team member.
Email notifications
NotificationsGet an email when a visitor messages and nobody has replied within 1 minute.
Push notifications
NotificationsBrowser push alerts so you never miss a message even when the tab is in the background.
Visitor map & presence
VisitorsSee who is on your site right now, their location, and what page they're on.
Typing indicators
VisitorsWatch visitors compose their message in real time, before they hit send.
Canned replies
InboxSave and reuse your most common answers with a single click.
Pre-chat form
WidgetOptionally collect a visitor's name and email before the conversation starts.
Widget customisation
WidgetBrand colors, position, welcome message, operator avatars, and business hours.
Webhooks + REST API
IntegrationsHMAC-signed webhooks and a full REST API to pipe conversations anywhere.
Multi-site support
CoreManage multiple websites from one account with separate widgets and inboxes.
Availability schedule
InboxSet your open hours so the widget shows the right status when you're offline.
Lifetime deal billing
BillingOne-time payment model with automatic plan activation after purchase.
Currently building
2Analytics dashboard
InsightsConversation volume, response times, resolution rates, and busiest hours — all in one view.
Conversation tags & filters
InboxLabel conversations (bug, sales, refund…) and filter your inbox by tag.
On the roadmap
12Proactive messages
WidgetAutomatically open the chat or send a message after a visitor spends X seconds on a page.
Contact / CRM view
VisitorsA profile page per visitor showing all their conversations, notes, and custom attributes.
Internal notes
InboxLeave private comments on a conversation that visitors never see.
Conversation assignment
InboxAssign conversations to specific team members and track who owns what.
File & image sharing
InboxLet visitors and agents attach files, screenshots, and images in the chat.
Saved searches
InboxBookmark common inbox filters (all unread, tagged 'billing', assigned to me…).
Knowledge base
Self-serveA simple help center so visitors can self-serve common answers before messaging.
Email reply threading
NotificationsReply to a conversation directly from your email client — no need to open the dashboard.
Slack & Discord integration
IntegrationsGet new message alerts in Slack or Discord and reply without leaving your chat tool.
Zapier integration
IntegrationsConnect Helpcab to 6,000+ apps via Zapier with no code required.
Custom widget domain
WidgetLoad the widget script from your own domain for full white-label deployments.
iOS & Android app
MobileNative mobile apps so you can reply to visitors from your phone without the browser.
Thinking about it
6Email campaigns
MarketingSend targeted one-off emails to segments of past visitors or contacts.
Satisfaction ratings (CSAT)
InsightsAsk visitors to rate a conversation after it's resolved.
Screen co-browsing
SupportSee the visitor's screen in real time to diagnose issues faster.
Video / audio calls
SupportEscalate a chat to a quick video or voice call without leaving Helpcab.
AI draft suggestions
InboxOptionally let AI suggest a reply draft — you review and edit before sending.
Custom attributes
VisitorsPass any data from your app (plan, user ID, ARR) and see it alongside each visitor.
Have a feature request? Email us — early customers shape the roadmap.