Crow widget in SPAs: route changes + conversation state
Does the Crow widget preserve conversation state across SPA navigation?
Question
If I embed Crow on a single-page app (React/Next.js), how does it handle route changes and preserving conversation state across navigations?
Answer
Great technical question! When you embed Crow in a single-page app like React or Next.js, the conversation state is typically preserved across route changes because:
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Persistent Widget: The Crow chat widget stays mounted in the DOM during client-side navigation, so the conversation context remains intact as users navigate between routes.
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State Management: Crow maintains the conversation state independently of your app’s routing, so back/forward navigation won’t lose the chat history.
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Session Persistence: The agent can maintain context across the entire user session, even if they navigate away and come back.
However, the specific implementation details depend on:
- How you mount the Crow widget (component vs. script injection)
- Your SPA’s routing setup
- Whether you want to reset state on certain route changes
For detailed setup guidance specific to React/Next.js, I’d recommend:
- Checking the docs at app.usecrow.ai for integration examples
- Testing it out in the Crow app to see configuration options