Deeplinks for Agent Interactions

What you’ll learn
By the end of this guide, you’ll be able to:

Implement deeplinks for direct messaging with agents

Create seamless user flows between group and private conversations

Follow best practices for deeplink implementation

Handle fallbacks and cross-client compatibility

Overview

Deeplinks enable seamless navigation within Base App, allowing agents to create more engaging and intuitive user experiences. The most common use case is directing users to start a private conversation with an agent from a group chat context.

Direct Message Deeplinks

Use Case

Your miniapp has an agent and you want to encourage people to chat with the agent directly. Or, your agent exists in a group chat context and wants users to interact with it privately. You could add a button like “Chat with me” and use this deeplink.

Syntax

cbwallet://messaging/address

Parameters

address — The 0x address of the user you want to chat with (in hex format, e.g., 0xabc...1234)

Implementation Examples

Basic Button Implementation:

<button 
  onClick={() => openUrl("cbwallet://messaging/0x5993B8F560E17E438310c76BCac1Af3E6DA2A58A")} 
  className="bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-600 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-lg"
>
  Chat with me privately
</button>

React Component with Error Handling:

import { useState } from 'react';

interface DeeplinkButtonProps {
  agentAddress: string;
  label?: string;
  className?: string;
}

export function DeeplinkButton({ 
  agentAddress, 
  label = "Direct Message",
  className = "btn-primary" 
}: DeeplinkButtonProps) {
  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);

  const handleDeeplink = async () => {
    setIsLoading(true);
    try {
      const deeplink = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
      
      // Check if running in supported environment
      if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
        window.location.href = deeplink;
      } else {
        // Fallback for server-side rendering
        console.warn('Deeplink not supported in this environment');
      }
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Failed to open deeplink:', error);
    } finally {
      setIsLoading(false);
    }
  };

  return (
    <button 
      onClick={handleDeeplink}
      disabled={isLoading}
      className={className}
    >
      {isLoading ? 'Opening...' : label}
    </button>
  );
}

Agent Message with Deeplink:

import { Client } from "@xmtp/node-sdk";

async function sendDeeplinkMessage(conversation: any, agentAddress: string) {
  const deeplink = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  
  await conversation.send(
    `💬 Want to chat privately? Tap here to start a direct conversation:\n\n${deeplink}`
  );
}

// Usage in agent logic
if (message.content.includes("/private") || message.content.includes("/dm")) {
  await sendDeeplinkMessage(conversation, process.env.AGENT_ADDRESS);
}

Advanced Implementation Patterns

Context-Aware Deeplinks

Create deeplinks that carry context about the conversation or user intent:

interface DeeplinkContext {
  source: 'group' | 'miniapp' | 'direct';
  action?: string;
  gameId?: string;
}

function createContextualDeeplink(agentAddress: string, context: DeeplinkContext): string {
  const baseUrl = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  
  // While the deeplink format doesn't support query params,
  // you can encode context in the initial message the agent sends
  return baseUrl;
}

// Agent can detect context and respond accordingly
async function handlePrivateMessage(message: any, conversation: any) {
  const senderAddress = message.senderAddress;
  
  // Check if this is a new conversation from a deeplink
  const messageHistory = await conversation.getMessages();
  
  if (messageHistory.length <= 1) {
    // This is likely from a deeplink - provide context-specific onboarding
    await conversation.send(
      "👋 Welcome to our private chat! I can help you with:\n\n" +
      "• Personal game stats and progress\n" +
      "• Custom strategy recommendations\n" +
      "• Private trading insights\n\n" +
      "What would you like to explore?"
    );
  }
}

Multi-Agent Coordination

When working with multiple agents, create clear deeplinks for each:

const agentDeeplinks = {
  trading: "cbwallet://messaging/0x1234...trading",
  gaming: "cbwallet://messaging/0x5678...gaming", 
  social: "cbwallet://messaging/0x9abc...social"
};

function createAgentMenu() {
  return `
🤖 **Connect with our specialized agents:**

🏦 [Trading Bot](${agentDeeplinks.trading}) - Portfolio management & market insights
🎮 [Game Master](${agentDeeplinks.gaming}) - Competitions & leaderboards  
👥 [Social Hub](${agentDeeplinks.social}) - Community events & networking

Each agent specializes in their domain for the best experience!
  `;
}

Best Practices

Validation and Error Handling

Always validate content structures and provide robust error handling:

function validateAgentAddress(address: string): boolean {
  // Check if it's a valid Ethereum address
  const ethAddressRegex = /^0x[a-fA-F0-9]{40}$/;
  return ethAddressRegex.test(address);
}

function createSafeDeeplink(address: string): string | null {
  if (!validateAgentAddress(address)) {
    console.error('Invalid agent address:', address);
    return null;
  }
  
  return `cbwallet://messaging/${address}`;
}

// Usage with validation
const deeplink = createSafeDeeplink(agentAddress);
if (deeplink) {
  window.location.href = deeplink;
} else {
  // Show error message or fallback
  alert('Unable to open chat. Please try again.');
}

Fallbacks for Unsupported Clients

Provide fallbacks for clients that don’t support deeplinks:

function openAgentChat(agentAddress: string) {
  const deeplink = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  
  // Try deeplink first
  try {
    window.location.href = deeplink;
    
    // Set a timeout to check if deeplink worked
    setTimeout(() => {
      // If user is still on the page, deeplink likely failed
      if (document.hasFocus()) {
        showFallbackOptions(agentAddress);
      }
    }, 2000);
    
  } catch (error) {
    showFallbackOptions(agentAddress);
  }
}

function showFallbackOptions(agentAddress: string) {
  // Show alternative options
  const fallbackMessage = `
    🔗 **Can't open direct chat?**
    
    Alternative ways to connect:
    • Copy agent address: ${agentAddress}
    • Search for the agent in your messaging app
    • Join our community chat for support
  `;
  
  // Display in modal or notification
  showNotification(fallbackMessage);
}

Testing Across Client Versions

Test your deeplinks across different client versions and environments:

interface TestEnvironment {
  userAgent: string;
  isBaseApp: boolean;
  supportsDeeplinks: boolean;
}

function detectEnvironment(): TestEnvironment {
  const userAgent = navigator.userAgent;
  
  return {
    userAgent,
    isBaseApp: userAgent.includes('BaseApp') || userAgent.includes('cbwallet'),
    supportsDeeplinks: 'protocol' in window.location || userAgent.includes('Mobile')
  };
}

function adaptDeeplinkForEnvironment(agentAddress: string): string {
  const env = detectEnvironment();
  
  if (env.isBaseApp) {
    return `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  } else if (env.supportsDeeplinks) {
    // Generic fallback
    return `https://base.org/chat/${agentAddress}`;
  } else {
    // Web fallback
    return `https://base.org/agents/${agentAddress}`;
  }
}

Message and Metadata Limits

Size Limitations

Keep your deeplink messages concise and within platform limits:

const MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH = 1000; // Adjust based on platform limits

function createDeeplinkMessage(agentAddress: string, description: string): string {
  const deeplink = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  const message = `${description}\n\n${deeplink}`;
  
  if (message.length > MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH) {
    // Truncate description to fit
    const availableLength = MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH - deeplink.length - 4; // 4 for "\n\n"
    const truncatedDescription = description.slice(0, availableLength - 3) + '...';
    return `${truncatedDescription}\n\n${deeplink}`;
  }
  
  return message;
}

Metadata Best Practices

When sending deeplinks, include appropriate metadata:

async function sendDeeplinkWithMetadata(conversation: any, agentAddress: string) {
  const message = createDeeplinkMessage(
    agentAddress,
    "💬 Continue our conversation privately for personalized assistance"
  );
  
  // Include metadata if supported by the client
  const metadata = {
    type: 'deeplink',
    target: 'private_chat',
    agent: agentAddress,
    timestamp: Date.now()
  };
  
  await conversation.send(message, metadata);
}

XIP-67 Compliance

Ensure your deeplink implementation follows XIP-67 standards:

Protocol Requirements

Use proper URL scheme formatting
Validate address formats before creating deeplinks
Handle protocol registration appropriately
Provide clear error messages for unsupported operations

Security Considerations

function secureDeeplinkHandler(url: string): boolean {
  // Validate the deeplink format
  const deeplinkRegex = /^cbwallet:\/\/messaging\/0x[a-fA-F0-9]{40}$/;
  
  if (!deeplinkRegex.test(url)) {
    console.warn('Invalid deeplink format:', url);
    return false;
  }
  
  // Additional security checks
  const address = url.split('/').pop();
  if (!validateAgentAddress(address!)) {
    console.warn('Invalid agent address in deeplink:', address);
    return false;
  }
  
  return true;
}

Implementation Checklist

Pre-Implementation

Development

Testing

Deployment

Common Patterns

Agent-to-User Private Invitation

// In group chat, agent invites user to private conversation
if (message.content.includes("@agentname help")) {
  const userAddress = message.senderAddress;
  await conversation.send(
    `👋 Hi there! For personalized assistance, let's chat privately:\n\n` +
    `cbwallet://messaging/${process.env.AGENT_ADDRESS}\n\n` +
    `I can provide detailed guidance tailored to your needs!`
  );
}

Mini App Integration

// From Mini App, create deeplink to agent
function createAgentSupportLink(agentAddress: string, gameId: string) {
  const deeplink = `cbwallet://messaging/${agentAddress}`;
  
  return (
    <div className="support-section">
      <p>Need help with this game?</p>
      <a href={deeplink} className="support-link">
        💬 Chat with Game Master
      </a>
    </div>
  );
}

By following these patterns and best practices, you’ll create seamless deeplink experiences that enhance user engagement and provide clear paths for continued interaction with your agents.

Transaction Trays x402 & Agents

Introduction

Chat Agents

Deeplinks for Agent Interactions

Overview

Direct Message Deeplinks

Use Case

Syntax

Parameters

Implementation Examples

Advanced Implementation Patterns

Context-Aware Deeplinks

Multi-Agent Coordination

Best Practices

Validation and Error Handling

Fallbacks for Unsupported Clients

Testing Across Client Versions

Message and Metadata Limits

Size Limitations

Metadata Best Practices

XIP-67 Compliance

Protocol Requirements

Security Considerations

Implementation Checklist

Common Patterns

Agent-to-User Private Invitation

Mini App Integration

Introduction

Chat Agents

​Overview

​Direct Message Deeplinks

​Use Case

​Syntax

​Parameters

​Implementation Examples

​Advanced Implementation Patterns

​Context-Aware Deeplinks

​Multi-Agent Coordination

​Best Practices

​Validation and Error Handling

​Fallbacks for Unsupported Clients

​Testing Across Client Versions

​Message and Metadata Limits

​Size Limitations

​Metadata Best Practices

​XIP-67 Compliance

​Protocol Requirements

​Security Considerations

​Implementation Checklist

​Common Patterns

​Agent-to-User Private Invitation

​Mini App Integration

Overview

Direct Message Deeplinks

Use Case

Syntax

Parameters

Implementation Examples

Advanced Implementation Patterns

Context-Aware Deeplinks

Multi-Agent Coordination

Best Practices

Validation and Error Handling

Fallbacks for Unsupported Clients

Testing Across Client Versions

Message and Metadata Limits

Size Limitations

Metadata Best Practices

XIP-67 Compliance

Protocol Requirements

Security Considerations

Implementation Checklist

Common Patterns

Agent-to-User Private Invitation

Mini App Integration