Files sidebar does not update when files are sent or deleted
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@VenkataRatnamOleti is already working on this.
Since Nov 7, 2026.
- #43586 by @VenkataRatnamOleti — open
Assessment
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100
- Issue type
- Bug
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Activity status
- Stale
- Tech stack
- javascript, typescript
- Domain
- frontend
Research direction
The issue does not name files or tests. Start by tracing how the Files sidebar loads its list and how chat file send and delete events are handled; check for an existing test covering sidebar updates. Done means the open sidebar reflects sent and deleted files without refreshing or reopening it, with a test covering both changes.
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Description
When the Files sidebar is open, newly sent files and deleted files do not appear or disappear automatically. The list updates only after refreshing or reopening the Files tab.
Steps to reproduce
- Open a direct message or team room.
- Open the Files sidebar.
- Send or delete a file in chat.
- Observe that the sidebar does not update.
Expected: The Files list updates automatically.
Actual: The Files list remains stale until refreshed or reopened.
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