HiveReactKit adds inline media playback, smarter embeds, improved post headers, and enhanced author controls.

HiveReactKit

Inline Media Playback for Snaps & Post Details

Seamless In-Feed Media Consumption

Media playback across HiveReactKit has been significantly improved to reduce interruptions and create a smoother browsing experience.

3Speak Audio Playback Inside Feed Cards

3Speak audio content now plays directly inside Snap cards.
Users no longer need to open separate popups or external players.
Playback remains embedded within the browsing experience.

Standard Audio File Support

Regular audio attachments now render using native inline audio players.

Supported improvements include:

Built-in playback controls
Direct play/pause functionality
Better media accessibility
Consistent appearance across feeds

3Speak Audio Integration

Expanded Embedded Media Experience

Direct Embed Rendering

Embedded content now opens directly within feed cards rather than requiring additional navigation.

Supported platforms include:

YouTube
3Speak
Twitter/X

Improved Browsing Flow

Users can now:

Watch videos directly from feeds
View embedded tweets without leaving the page
Consume content without disrupting navigation state

This creates a more immersive social browsing experience across Hive-powered applications.

Embedded Media Experience - Post Detail Page

Better Video Layout Handling

Portrait Video Improvements

Fixed portrait-oriented videos overflowing their containers.

Smart Letterboxing

Portrait videos now:

Maintain proper aspect ratios
Display inside card boundaries
Avoid layout breaking
Preserve video quality and presentation

Consistent Card Rendering

Video cards now behave consistently regardless of:

Video orientation
Resolution
Source platform

Portrait Video Rendering

Improved 3Speak Video Detection

Post Body Media Recognition

Enhanced media parsing logic inside post detail pages.

Automatic Video Rendering

Post detail pages now correctly detect and render:

Embedded 3Speak videos
Video references within post bodies
Supported media URLs

Reduced Manual Interaction

Users no longer need to:

Open external links
Search for hidden media
Leave the post detail page

The content is displayed automatically where expected.

3Speak Video Detection

Navigation & Media Overlay Improvements

Clickable Navigation Controls

Fixed interaction issues between embedded media and navigation controls.

Improved Layer Management

Navigation arrows now remain:

Fully clickable
Accessible above embedded media
Reliable across all supported content types

Better User Experience

Users can continue navigating content without embedded players blocking controls.

Navigation Overlay Fixes

Audio Player Context Enhancements

File Name Display

Audio players now display the associated file name directly above playback controls.

Benefits

Easier media identification
Better content context
Improved accessibility

Users can immediately understand what they are about to play before interacting with the controls.

Audio File Context

Cleaner Post Header Design

Refined Metadata Layout

Redesigned the post detail header to improve readability and information hierarchy.

Improved Information Placement

Post metadata now follows a cleaner structure:

Username remains the primary focus.
Time information appears directly below the username.
Community information appears alongside the timestamp.

This creates a more organised and modern reading experience.

Post Header Redesign

Faster Community Navigation

Clickable Community Names

Community names displayed inside post headers are now interactive.

One-Click Community Access

Users can instantly navigate to:

Community home pages
Community feeds
Community discussions

without needing additional navigation steps.

Improved Discovery

This makes it easier to explore communities directly from posts.

Community Navigation

Enhanced Author Controls

Edit Option in Post Menu

Added a dedicated Edit action inside the post detail 3-dot menu.

Author-Only Access

The Edit option:

Appears only for the post author
Remains hidden from other users
Integrates with existing editing workflows

Cleaner Action Layout

This keeps the post header uncluttered while maintaining quick access for content owners.

Author Edit Controls

Raw View Cleanup

Simplified Raw View Experience

Refined the Raw View popup for a cleaner and more focused interface.

Removed External HiveHub Link

The previous external HiveHub shortcut has been removed.

Benefits

Less visual clutter
Cleaner content inspection
More focused debugging experience

The Raw View popup now concentrates solely on displaying relevant post data.

Raw View Improvements

Internal Improvements

Media Rendering Infrastructure

Improved embed detection logic.
Enhanced audio and video rendering pipelines.
Better support for 3Speak media formats.
More reliable content parsing across post bodies and feed cards.

User Experience Refinements

Cleaner post layouts.
Improved navigation consistency.
Better accessibility for media controls.
Reduced interaction friction throughout the reading experience.

Powering the Hive Ecosystem

Continuing to improve HiveReactKit with richer media experiences and smoother content consumption workflows.
Building reusable open-source components that help Hive applications deliver modern social and media experiences.
Enhancing usability, accessibility, and content discovery across the Hive ecosystem.

Final Note

This post has been refined with the help of AI to improve readability and structure.
The original development updates and optimized version are both available for reference.