Revamp Chat UI and Enhance Task Header #19

google-labs-jules · 2025-11-26T18:36:51Z

This submission revamps the chat UI, introducing a spectrogram-style voice visualizer, a new bot head animation, and session-based chat history. It also includes automatic dismissal of the task header upon task completion.

PR created automatically by Jules for task 18383167894693838754 started by @Sathursan-S

This commit completely redesigns the `ConversationMode` component with a modern, "Gemini Live"-inspired UI. Key changes: - Replaced the simple pulse animation with a dynamic spectrogram-style visualization using `react-voice-visualizer`. - Updated the overall UI with a dark theme, improved styling, and a cleaner layout. - Replaced the bot head animation in the `TaskStatus` header with a more modern Lottie animation. - Implemented logic to automatically dismiss the `TaskStatus` header on task completion. - Added session storage to persist chat history across browser sessions.

google-labs-jules · 2025-11-26T18:36:52Z

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Pull request overview

This PR performs a significant UI overhaul of the Browser.AI extension, transitioning from a detailed task progress view to a streamlined chat-focused interface. The changes introduce a spectrogram voice visualizer, Lottie-based bot head animation, and session-based chat history, while removing dark mode support, content script overlays, and the previous task progress tracking UI.

Key Changes

Chat UI Revamp: Simplified ConversationMode with modern gradient-based styling and integrated voice visualizer
Voice Visualization: New Spectrogram component and react-voice-visualizer integration for live audio feedback
Task Header: Redesigned TaskStatus component with automatic dismissal and bot head Lottie animation
Removed Features: Dark mode, content script overlay, detailed step-by-step progress tracking, theme provider
Storage: Implemented session-based chat message persistence using sessionStorage

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Copilot reviewed 23 out of 26 changed files in this pull request and generated 22 comments.

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File	Description
vite.config.ts	Removed base path configuration for asset handling
tailwind.config.cjs	Removed dark mode class configuration
utils/theme.tsx	Deleted entire theme management system
sidepanel/index.tsx	Removed ThemeProvider wrapper and named export
sidepanel/index.css	Removed theme CSS variables and custom scrollbar styles
components/VoiceVisualizer.tsx	Deleted canvas-based Jarvis-style visualizer
components/TaskStatus.tsx	Rewritten with bot head animation and click-outside dismissal
components/TaskStatus.css	Simplified styling, removed animations
components/TaskStatusHeader.tsx	Deleted expandable task result header
components/StepList.tsx	Deleted step-by-step progress component
components/StepItem.tsx	Deleted individual step display component
components/Spectrogram.tsx	Added new canvas-based frequency visualizer
components/Spectrogram.css	Added spectrogram positioning and styling
components/Layout.tsx	Deleted theme-aware layout wrapper
components/ConversationMode.tsx	Major refactor: simplified voice mode, integrated react-voice-visualizer
components/ConversationMode.css	Redesigned with dark theme, removed complex animations
components/ChatInput.tsx	Removed onListeningChange prop, updated styling
SidePanel.tsx	Complete rewrite: simplified architecture, hardcoded server URL, session storage
manifest.ts	Removed content scripts and scripting permission
content/index.tsx	Deleted content script injection
content/Overlay.tsx	Deleted page overlay component
assets/bot-head.json	Added Lottie animation (binary .lottie format)
package.json	Added lottie-react and react-voice-visualizer dependencies
pnpm-lock.yaml	Updated with new dependency entries
package-lock.json	Updated with new dependency entries

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Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:05Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

+      setIsLiveVoiceMode(false);
+      setConversationState('idle');
+      if (animationFrameRef.current) {
+        cancelAnimationFrame(animationFrameRef.current);


Animation cleanup in the cleanup function may cause a race condition. The animationFrameRef.current is checked and cancelled in line 292, but the ref is set to null in the main cleanup at line 117. If both cleanups fire (voice mode toggle and component unmount), this could cause issues. Consider nullifying the ref after cancellation to prevent double-cleanup.

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cancelAnimationFrame(animationFrameRef.current);

cancelAnimationFrame(animationFrameRef.current);

animationFrameRef.current = null;

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:05Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ChatInput.tsx

 }

-export const ChatInput = ({ onSendMessage, onStopTask, onPauseTask, onResumeTask, disabled = false, isRunning = false, isPaused = false, placeholder, enableVoice = true, onListeningChange }: ChatInputProps) => {
+export const ChatInput = ({ onSendMessage, onStopTask, onPauseTask, onResumeTask, disabled = false, isRunning = false, isPaused = false, placeholder, enableVoice = true }: ChatInputProps) => {


The onListeningChange prop has been removed from the function signature but its related useEffect hook has also been removed. However, this prop is still being passed in from parent components. Check all call sites to ensure this prop is no longer being passed.

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:05Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

      }
-
-      // Start the voice conversation
+      setupAudioVisualizer();


The audioData state is initialized but the setupAudioVisualizer function is called without being awaited, and there's no guarantee that it completes before audioData is used in the VoiceVisualizer component. This could result in the visualizer receiving null data initially. Consider using a loading state or ensuring the audio context is properly initialized before rendering the visualizer.

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:06Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/TaskStatus.tsx

+  useEffect(() => {
+    const handleClickOutside = (event: MouseEvent) => {
+      if (taskStatusRef.current && !taskStatusRef.current.contains(event.target as Node)) {
+        setIsVisible(false);
+        onDismiss();
+      }
+    };
+
+    document.addEventListener('mousedown', handleClickOutside);
+    return () => {
+      document.removeEventListener('mousedown', handleClickOutside);
+    };
+  }, [onDismiss]);
+


The handleClickOutside effect in TaskStatus creates an event listener that dismisses the task status when clicking outside. However, this also calls onDismiss() which may clear messages. This could lead to accidental data loss if users click outside the task status area. Consider requiring an explicit action (like clicking the X button) rather than click-outside for dismissal.

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useEffect(() => {

const handleClickOutside = (event: MouseEvent) => {

if (taskStatusRef.current && !taskStatusRef.current.contains(event.target as Node)) {

setIsVisible(false);

onDismiss();

}

};

document.addEventListener('mousedown', handleClickOutside);

return () => {

document.removeEventListener('mousedown', handleClickOutside);

};

}, [onDismiss]);

// Removed click-outside-to-dismiss effect to prevent accidental data loss.

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:06Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!socket) return
-
-    const handleChatResponse = (data: { role: string; content: string; intent?: Intent }) => {
-      setIsProcessing(false)
+    if (!socket) return;

+    const handleChatResponse = (data: {
+      role: string;
+      content: string;
+      intent?: Intent;
+    }) => {
+      setIsProcessing(false);
      const message: Message = {
        role: data.role as 'user' | 'assistant',
        content: data.content,
        timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
-      }
-
-      setMessages([...messages, message])
-
+      };
+      setMessages((prev) => [...prev, message]);
      if (data.intent && data.intent.is_ready) {
-        setIntent(data.intent)
+        setIntent(data.intent);
      }
-    }
+    };

-    const handleConversationReset = (data: { role: string; content: string }) => {
+    const handleConversationReset = (data: {
+      role: string;
+      content: string;
+    }) => {
      setMessages([
        {
          role: data.role as 'assistant',
          content: data.content,
          timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
        },
-      ])
-      setIntent(null)
-    }
+      ]);
+      setIntent(null);
+    };

    const handleAgentNeedsHelp = (data: {
-      reason: string
-      summary: string
-      attempted_actions: string[]
-      duration: number
-      suggestion: string
+      reason: string;
+      summary: string;
+      attempted_actions: string[];
+      duration: number;
+      suggestion: string;
    }) => {
-      // Add help request as assistant message
      const helpMessage: Message = {
        role: 'assistant',
        content: data.summary,
        timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
-      }
-
-      setMessages([...messages, helpMessage])
-      setIsProcessing(false)
-    }
+      };
+      setMessages((prev) => [...prev, helpMessage]);
+      setIsProcessing(false);
+    };

-    socket.on('chat_response', handleChatResponse)
-    socket.on('conversation_reset', handleConversationReset)
-    socket.on('agent_needs_help', handleAgentNeedsHelp)
+    socket.on('chat_response', handleChatResponse);
+    socket.on('conversation_reset', handleConversationReset);
+    socket.on('agent_needs_help', handleAgentNeedsHelp);

-    // Initial greeting when connected
    if (connected && messages.length === 0) {
      setMessages([
        {
          role: 'assistant',
          content:
-            "👋 Hi! I'm your Browser.AI assistant. What would you like me to help you automate today? I can help with shopping, downloads, research, form filling, and more!",
+            "👋 Hi! I'm your Browser.AI assistant. What would you like me to help you automate today?",
          timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
        },
-      ])
+      ]);
    }

    return () => {
-      socket.off('chat_response', handleChatResponse)
-      socket.off('conversation_reset', handleConversationReset)
-      socket.off('agent_needs_help', handleAgentNeedsHelp)
+      socket.off('chat_response', handleChatResponse);
+      socket.off('conversation_reset', handleConversationReset);
+      socket.off('agent_needs_help', handleAgentNeedsHelp);
+    };
+  }, [socket, connected, setMessages, setIntent]);


The state update in line 159 uses a callback setMessages((prev) => [...prev, message]), but the dependency on the messages array in the useEffect is not consistent with this pattern. The effect also references messages directly on line 250. This mix of direct state access and functional updates could lead to stale closures. Consider using the functional update pattern consistently throughout the component.

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:09Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

-  }, [messages])
+  const [input, setInput] = useState('');
+  const [isProcessing, setIsProcessing] = useState(false);
+  const [isSpeechEnabled, setIsSpeechEnabled] = useState(false);


Unused variable setIsSpeechEnabled.

Suggested change

const [isSpeechEnabled, setIsSpeechEnabled] = useState(false);

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:10Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

+  const [input, setInput] = useState('');
+  const [isProcessing, setIsProcessing] = useState(false);
+  const [isSpeechEnabled, setIsSpeechEnabled] = useState(false);
+  const [isSpeaking, setIsSpeaking] = useState(false);


Unused variable isSpeaking.

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const [isSpeaking, setIsSpeaking] = useState(false);

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:10Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

+  const [isSpeechEnabled, setIsSpeechEnabled] = useState(false);
+  const [isSpeaking, setIsSpeaking] = useState(false);
+  const [isListening, setIsListening] = useState(false);
+  const [interimTranscript, setInterimTranscript] = useState('');


Unused variable interimTranscript.

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const [interimTranscript, setInterimTranscript] = useState('');

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:10Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

+  const [isSpeechEnabled, setIsSpeechEnabled] = useState(false);
+  const [isSpeaking, setIsSpeaking] = useState(false);
+  const [isListening, setIsListening] = useState(false);
+  const [interimTranscript, setInterimTranscript] = useState('');


Unused variable setInterimTranscript.

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const [interimTranscript, setInterimTranscript] = useState('');

Copilot · 2025-11-27T08:36:11Z

browser_ai_extension/browse_ai/src/sidepanel/components/ConversationMode.tsx

+  const [isSpeaking, setIsSpeaking] = useState(false);
+  const [isListening, setIsListening] = useState(false);
+  const [interimTranscript, setInterimTranscript] = useState('');
+  const [voiceError, setVoiceError] = useState<string | null>(null);


Unused variable voiceError.

Suggested change

const [voiceError, setVoiceError] = useState<string | null>(null);

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	cancelAnimationFrame(animationFrameRef.current);
	cancelAnimationFrame(animationFrameRef.current);
	animationFrameRef.current = null;

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