App Context API for PubNub Objective- SDK

This page describes App Context (formerly Objects v2). To upgrade from Objects v1, refer to the migration guide.

App Context provides easy-to-use, serverless storage for user and channel data you need to build innovative, reliable, scalable applications. Use App Context to easily store metadata about your application users and channels, and their membership associations, without the need to stand up your own databases.

PubNub also triggers events when object data is set or removed from the database. Clients can receive these events in real time and update their front-end application accordingly.

User

Get Metadata for All Users

Returns a paginated list of UUID Metadata objects, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Get All UUID Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)allUUIDMetadataWithRequest:(PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchAllUUIDMetadataRequestYesFetch all UUID metadata request object with all information which should be used to fetch existing UUID metadata.
blockPNFetchAllUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch all UUID metadata request completion block.

PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNUUIDFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNUUIDTotalCountField - include how many UUID has been associated with metadata.
  • PNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNUUIDTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataRequest *request = [PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataRequest new];
request.start = @"<next from previous request>";
// Add this request option, if returned metadata models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' property.
request.includeFields = PNUUIDCustomField | PNUUIDTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client allUUIDMetadataWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.metadata - List of fetched UUID metadata.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch all UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// List of UUID metadata objects created for current subscribe key.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNUUIDMetadata *> *metadata;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of objects created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNUUIDTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Metadata for All Users (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.allUUIDMetadata()
.includeFields(PNUUIDFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
includeFieldsPNUUIDFieldsNoPNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNFetchAllUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockYesAssociated metadata fetch completion handler block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().allUUIDMetadata()
.start(@"<next from previous request>")
.includeFields(PNUUIDCustomField)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.metadata - List of fetched UUID metadata.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* result.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* result.data.totalCount - Total number of created UUID metadata.
*/
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch all UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchAllUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// List of UUID metadata objects created for current subscribe key.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNUUIDMetadata *> *metadata;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of objects created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNUUIDTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get User Metadata

Returns metadata for the specified UUID, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Get UUID Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)uuidMetadataWithRequest:(PNFetchUUIDMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchUUIDMetadataRequestYesFetch UUID metadata request with all information which should be used to fetch existing UUID metadata.
blockPNFetchUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch UUID metadata request completion block.

PNFetchUUIDMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
includeFieldsPNUUIDFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNUUIDCustomField) can be reset by setting 0.
uuidNSStringNoCreate and configure fetch UUID metadata request. uuid - Identifier for metadata should be fetched. Will be set to current PubNub configuration uuid if nil is set.

Basic Usage

PNFetchUUIDMetadataRequest *request = [PNFetchUUIDMetadataRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"];
// Add this request option, if returned metadata model should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' property.
request.includeFields = PNUUIDCustomField;

[self.client uuidMetadataWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchUUIDMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully fetched.
* Fetched UUID metadata information available here: result.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Requested UUID metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNUUIDMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNFetchUUIDMetadataResult : PNResult

// Fetch UUID metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNFetchUUIDMetadataData *data;

@end

Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get User Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.uuidMetadata()
.uuid(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNUUIDFields)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier for which associated metadata should be fetched. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
includeFieldsPNUUIDMFieldsNoPNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests. Default: PNUUIDCustomField Default value can be reset by setting 0
blockPNFetchUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch UUID metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().uuidMetadata()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.includeFields(PNUUIDCustomField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchUUIDMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully fetched.
* Fetched UUID metadata information available here: result.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
* Handle UUID metadata fetch error. Check 'category' property to find out possible issue
* because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Requested UUID metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNUUIDMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNFetchUUIDMetadataResult : PNResult

// Fetch UUID metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNFetchUUIDMetadataData *data;

@end

Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Set User Metadata

Set metadata for a UUID in the database, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Set UUID Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)setUUIDMetadataWithRequest:(PNSetUUIDMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNSetUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNSetUUIDMetadataRequestYesSet UUID metadata request with all information which should be associated with UUID.
blockPNSetUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockNoSet UUID metadata request completion block.

PNSetUUIDMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
customNSDictionaryNoAdditional / complex attributes which should be associated with metadata. App Context filtering language doesn’t support filtering by custom properties.
externalIdNSStringNoIdentifier from external service (database, auth service).
profileUrlNSStringNoURL at which profile available.
includeFieldsPNUUIDFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNUUIDCustomField) can be reset by setting 0.
emailNSStringNoEmail address.
nameNSStringNoName which should be stored in metadata associated with specified identifier.
uuidNSStringNoCreate and configure set UUID metadata request. uuid - Identifier with which \c metadata is linked. Will be set to current PubNub configuration uuid if nil is set.
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set user metadata, refer to REST API docs.

Basic Usage

PNSetUUIDMetadataRequest *request = [PNSetUUIDMetadataRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"];
// With this option on, returned metadata model will have value which has been set to 'custom'
// property.
request.includeFields = PNUUIDCustomField;
request.custom = @{ @"age": @(39), @"status": @"Checking some stuff..." };
request.email = @"support@pubnub.com";
request.name = @"David";

[self.client setUUIDMetadataWithRequest:request completion:^(PNSetUUIDMetadataStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully has been set.
* UUID metadata information available here: status.data.metadata
*/
} else {
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNSetUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Updated UUID metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNUUIDMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNSetUUIDMetadataStatus : PNAcknowledgmentStatus

// Set UUID metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNSetUUIDMetadataData *data;

@end

Set User Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.setUUIDMetadata()
.uuid(NSString *)
.name(NSString *)
.externalId(NSString *)
.profileUrl(NSString *)
.custom(NSDictionary *)
.email(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNUUIDFields)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNSetUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock);
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set user metadata, refer to REST API docs.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier with which new metadata should be associated. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
nameNSStringNoName which should stored in metadata associated with specified UUID.
externalIdNSStringNoExternal identifier (database, auth service) associated with specified UUID.
profileUrlNSStringNoExternal URL with information for specified UUID representation.
customNSDictionaryNoAdditional information which should be stored in metadata associated with specified UUID. App Context filtering language doesn’t support filtering by custom properties.
emailNSStringNoEmail address which should be stored in metadata associated with specified UUID.
includeFieldsPNUUIDFieldsNoPNUUIDCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during UUID metadata set requests. Default: PNUUIDCustomField Default value can be reset by setting 0.
blockPNSetUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockNoSet UUID metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().setUUIDMetadata()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.name(@"Serhii")
.externalId(@"93FVfHUAf4RLu79J7Q3ejLVu")
.profileUrl(@"https://pubnub.com")
.custom(@{ @"age": @(36) })
.email(@"support@pubnub.com")
.includeFields(PNUUIDCustomField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNSetUUIDMetadataStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID metadata successfully has been set.
* UUID metadata information available here: status.data.metadata
*/
} else {
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNSetUUIDMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Updated UUID metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNUUIDMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNSetUUIDMetadataStatus : PNAcknowledgmentStatus

// Set UUID metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNSetUUIDMetadataData *data;

@end

Remove User Metadata

Removes the metadata from a specified UUID.

Method(s)

To Remove UUID Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)removeUUIDMetadataWithRequest:(PNRemoveUUIDMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNRemoveUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNRemoveUUIDMetadataRequestYesRemove UUID metadata request with information about existing metadata.
blockPNRemoveUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockNoRemove UUID metadata request completion block.

PNRemoveUUIDMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoCreate and configure delete user request. identifier - Create and configure remove UUID metadata request. Will be set to current PubNub configuration uuid if nil is set.

Basic Usage

PNRemoveUUIDMetadataRequest *request = [PNRemoveUUIDMetadataRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"];

[self.client removeUUIDMetadataWithRequest:request completion:^(PNAcknowledgmentStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
// UUID metadata successfully removed.
} else {
/**
* Handle UUID metadata remove error. Check 'category' property to find out possible
* issue because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
*/
}
}];

Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNAcknowledgmentStatus : PNErrorStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Remove User Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.removeUUIDMetadata()
.uuid(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchUUIDMetadataCompletionBlock);

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier for which associated metadata should be removed. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
blockPNRemoveUUIDMetadataCompletionBlockNoRemove UUID metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().removeUUIDMetadata()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.performWithCompletion(^(PNAcknowledgmentStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
// User successfully deleted.
} else {
/**
* Handle user delete error. Check 'category' property to find out possible issue
* because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
*/
}
});

Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNAcknowledgmentStatus : PNErrorStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Channel

Get Metadata for All Channels

Returns a paginated list of Channel Metadata objects, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Get All Channel Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)allChannelsMetadataWithRequest:(PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchAllChannelsMetadataRequestYesFetch all UUID metadata request object with all information which should be used to fetch existing UUID metadata.
blockPNFetchAllChannelsMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch all UUID metadata request completion block.

PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
includeFieldsPNChannelFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelTotalCountField - include how many channels has been associated with metadata.
  • PNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataRequest *request = [PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataRequest new];
request.start = @"<next from previous request>";
// Add this request option, if returned metadata models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' property.
request.includeFields = PNUUIDCustomField | PNUUIDTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client allChannelsMetadataWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channels metadata successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.metadata - List of fetched channels metadata.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch all UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataData : PNServiceData

// List of channels metadata objects created for current subscribe key.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMetadata *> *metadata;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of objects created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Metadata for All Channels (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.allChannelsMetadata()
.includeFields(PNChannelFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString)
.sort(NSArray)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString)
.end(NSString)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
includeFieldsPNChannelFieldsNoPNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNFetchAllChannelsMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch all UUID metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().allChannelsMetadata()
.start(@"<next from previous request>")
.includeFields(PNChannelCustomField)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channels metadata successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.metadata - List of fetched channels metadata.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* result.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* result.data.totalCount - Total number of associated channel metadata.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch all UUID metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchAllChannelsMetadataData : PNServiceData

// List of channels metadata objects created for current subscribe key.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMetadata *> *metadata;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of objects created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Channel Metadata

Returns metadata for the specified Channel, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Get Channel Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)channelMetadataWithRequest:(PNFetchChannelMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchChannelMetadataRequestYesFetch channel metadata request with all information which should be used to fetch existing channel metadata.
blockPNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch channel metadata request completion block.

PNFetchChannelMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
includeFieldsPNChannelFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelCustomField) can be reset by setting 0.
channelNSStringNoCreate and configure fetch channel metadata request. channel - Name of channel for which metadata should be fetched.

Basic Usage

PNFetchChannelMetadataRequest *request = [PNFetchChannelMetadataRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"];
// Add this request option, if returned metadata model should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' property.
request.includeFields = PNChannelCustomField;

[self.client channelMetadataWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchChannelsMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel metadata successfully fetched.
* Channel metadata information available here: result.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchChannelMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Requested channel metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNChannelMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNFetchChannelsMetadataResult : PNResult

// Fetch channel metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNFetchChannelMetadataData *data;

@end

Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Channel Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.channelMetadata(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNChannelFields)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel for which associated metadata should be fetched.
includeFieldsNSStringNoPNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests. Default: PNChannelCustomField Default value can be reset by setting 0
blockPNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlockYesFetch channel metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().channelMetadata(@"channel")
.includeFields(PNChannelCustomField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchChannelsMetadataResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel metadata successfully fetched.
* Channel metadata information available here: result.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
* Handle channel metadata fetch error. Check 'category' property to find out possible
* issue because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
*/
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchChannelMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Requested channel metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNChannelMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNFetchChannelsMetadataResult : PNResult

// Fetch channel metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNFetchChannelMetadataData *data;

@end

Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Set Channel Metadata

Set metadata for a Channel in the database, optionally including the custom data object for each.

Method(s)

To Set Channel Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)setChannelMetadataWithRequest:(PNSetChannelMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNSetChannelMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNSetChannelMetadataRequestYesSet channel metadata request with all information which should be associated with channel.
blockPNSetChannelMetadataCompletionBlockNoSet channel metadata request completion block.

PNSetChannelMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
customNSDictionaryNoAdditional / complex attributes which should be stored in metadata associated with specified channel. App Context filtering language doesn’t support filtering by custom properties.
informationNSStringNoDescription which should be stored in metadata associated with specified channel.
includeFieldsPNChannelFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelCustomField) can be reset by setting 0.
nameNSStringNoName which should be stored in metadata associated with specified channel.
channelNSStringNoCreate and configure set channel metadata request. channel - Name of channel for which metadata should be set.
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel metadata, refer to REST API docs.

Basic Usage

PNSetChannelMetadataRequest *request = [PNSetChannelMetadataRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"];
// Add this request option, if returned metadata model should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' property.
request.includeFields = PNChannelCustomField;
request.custom = @{ @"responsibilities": @"Manage tests", @"status": @"offline" };
request.name = @"Updated channel name";

[self.client setChannelMetadataWithRequest:request completion:^(PNSetChannelMetadataStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel metadata successfully has been set.
* Channel metadata information available here: status.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNSetChannelMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Associated channel's metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNChannelMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNSetChannelMetadataStatus : PNAcknowledgmentStatus

// Set channel metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNSetChannelMetadataData *data;

@end

Set Channel Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.setChannelMetadata(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNChannelFields)
.channel(NSString)
.name(NSString)
.information(NSString)
.custom(NSDictionary)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchChannelMetadataCompletionBlock);
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel metadata, refer to REST API docs.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel with which new metadata should be associated.
nameNSStringNoName which should stored in metadata associated with specified channel.
informationNSStringNoDescription which should be stored in metadata associated with specified channel.
customNSDictionaryNoAdditional information which should be stored in metadata associated with specified channel. App Context filtering language doesn’t support filtering by custom properties.
includeFieldsPNChannelFieldsNoPNChannelCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been used during channel metadata set requests. Default: PNChannelCustomField Default value can be reset by setting 0.
blockPNSetChannelMetadataCompletionBlockNoSet channel metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().setChannelMetadata(@"channel")
.name(@"Admin")
.information(@"Administrative channel")
.custom(@{ @"responsibilities": @"Manage access to protected resources" })
.includeFields(PNChannelCustomField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNSetChannelMetadataStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel metadata successfully has been set.
* Channel metadata information available here: status.data.metadata
*/
} else {
/**
* Handle channel metadata update error. Check 'category' property to find out possible
* issue because of which request did fail.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNSetChannelMetadataData : PNServiceData

// Associated channel's metadata object.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) PNChannelMetadata *metadata;

@end

@interface PNSetChannelMetadataStatus : PNAcknowledgmentStatus

// Set channel metadata request processed information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNSetChannelMetadataData *data;

@end

Remove Channel Metadata

Removes the metadata from a specified channel.

Method(s)

To Remove Channel Metadata you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)removeChannelMetadataWithRequest:(PNRemoveChannelMetadataRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNRemoveChannelMetadataCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNRemoveChannelMetadataRequestYesRemove channel metadata request with information about existing metadata.
blockPNRemoveChannelMetadataCompletionBlockNoRemove channel metadata request completion block.

PNRemoveChannelMetadataRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringNoCreate and configure remove channel metadata request. channel - Name of channel for which metadata should be removed.

Basic Usage

PNRemoveChannelMetadataRequest *request = [PNRemoveChannelMetadataRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"];

[self.client removeChannelMetadataWithRequest:request completion:^(PNAcknowledgmentStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
// Channel metadata successfully removed.
} else {
/**
* Handle channel metadata remove error. Check 'category' property to find out possible
* issue because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
*/
}
}];

Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNAcknowledgmentStatus : PNErrorStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Remove Channel Metadata (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.removeChannelMetadata(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNRemoveChannelMetadataCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel for which associated metadata should be removed.
blockPNRemoveChannelMetadataCompletionBlockNoRemove channel metadata request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().removeChannelMetadata(@"channel")
.performWithCompletion(^(PNAcknowledgmentStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
// Channel metadata successfully removed.
} else {
/**
* Handle channel metadata remove error. Check 'category' property to find out possible
* issue because of which request did fail.
*
* Request can be resent using: [status retry]
*/
}
});

Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove channel metadata Object API is used:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNAcknowledgmentStatus : PNErrorStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Channel Memberships

Get Channel Memberships

The method returns a list of channel memberships for a user. This method doesn't return a user's subscriptions.

Method(s)

To Get Memberships you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)membershipsWithRequest:(PNFetchMembershipsRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchMembershipsCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchMembershipsRequestYesFetch UUID's memberships request with all information which should be used to fetch existing UUID's memberships.
blockPNFetchMembershipsCompletionBlockYesFetch UUID's memberships request completion block.

PNFetchMembershipsRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsNSArray<NSString *>NoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNMembershipsTotalCountField - include how many memberships UUID has.
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership add requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNMembershipsTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of members to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNFetchMembershipsRequest *request = [PNFetchMembershipsRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"];
request.start = @"<next from previous request>";
// Add this request option, if returned membership models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'channel' properties.
request.includeFields = PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField | PNMembershipsTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client membershipsWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchMembershipsResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.memberships - List of UUID's memberships.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of fetched memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of members created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Channel Memberships (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.memberships()
.uuid(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNMembershipFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchMembershipsCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoName of channel from which members should be fetched.
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNo
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership set requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNFetchMembershipsCompletionBlockYesFetch UUID's memberships request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().memberships()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchMembershipsResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.memberships - List of UUID's memberships.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* result.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* result.data.totalCount - Total number of UUID's memberships.
*/
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of fetched memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of members created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Set Channel Memberships

Set channel memberships for a UUID.

Method(s)

To Set Memberships you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)setMembershipsWithRequest:(PNSetMembershipsRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNSetMembershipsRequestYesSet UUID's memberships request with information which should be used to set channels membership.
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoSet UUID's memberships request completion block.

PNSetMembershipsRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNMembershipsTotalCountField - include how many memberships UUID has.
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership add requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNMembershipsTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel membership metadata, refer to REST API docs.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSDictionary *> *channels = @[
@{ @"channel": @"channel1", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];

PNSetMembershipsRequest *request = [PNSetMembershipsRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"
channels:channels];
// Add this request option, if returned membership models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'channel' properties.
request.includeFields = PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField | PNMembershipsTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client setMembershipsWithRequest:request completion:^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully set.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Set Channel Memberships (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.setMemberships()
.uuid(NSString *)
.channels(NSArray<NSDictionary *> *)
.includeFields(PNMembershipFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock);
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel membership metadata, refer to REST API docs.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier for which memberships should be set. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
channelsNSArrayNoList of channels for which metadata associated with each of them in context of UUID should be set. Each entry is dictionary with channel and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNo
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership set requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoSet UUID's memberships request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSDictionary *> *channels = @[
@{ @"channel": @"channel1", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];

self.client.objects().setMemberships()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.channels(channels)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(NMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully set.
* Result object has following information:
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Remove Channel Memberships

Remove channel memberships for a UUID.

Method(s)

To Remove Memberships you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)removeMembershipsWithRequest:(PNRemoveMembershipsRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNRemoveMembershipsRequestYesRemove UUID's memberships request with information which should be used to remove channels membership.
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoRemove UUID's memberships request completion block.

PNRemoveMembershipsRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNMembershipsTotalCountField - include how many memberships UUID has.
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership add requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNMembershipsTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSString *> *channels = @[@"channel1", @"channel2"];
PNRemoveMembershipsRequest *request = [PNRemoveMembershipsRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"
channels:channels];
// Add this request option, if returned membership models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'channel' properties.
request.includeFields = PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField | PNMembershipsTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client removeMembershipsWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully removed.
* Result object has following information:
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Remove Channel Memberships (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.removeMemberships()
.uuid(NSString *)
.channels(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.includeFields(PNMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier for which memberships should be removed. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
channelsNSArrayNoList of channels from which UUID should be removed as member.
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNo
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership set requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of members should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoRemove UUID's memberships request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().removeMemberships()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.channels(@[@"channel1", @"channel2"])
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* UUID's memberships successfully removed.
* Result object has following information:
* status.data.memberships - List of UUID's existing memberships.
* status.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* status.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* status.data.totalCount - Total number of UUID's memberships.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Manage Channel Memberships

The method Set and Remove channel memberships for a user.

Method(s)

To Manage Memberships you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)manageMembershipsWithRequest:(PNManageMembershipsRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNManageMembershipsRequestYesManage UUID's memberships request with information what modifications to UUID's memberships should be done (set / remove channels).
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoManage UUID's memberships request completion block.

PNManageMembershipsRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
setChannelsNSArray<NSDictionary *>NoList of channels within which UUID should be set as member. Each entry is dictionary with channel and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
removeChannelsNSArray<NSString *>NoList of channels from which UUID should be removed as member.
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNMembershipsTotalCountField - include how many memberships UUID has.
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership add requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
Default value (PNMembershipsTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNManageMembershipsRequest *request = [PNManageMembershipsRequest requestWithUUID:@"uuid"];
request.setChannels = @[
@{ @"channel": @"channel1", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];
request.removeChannels = @[@"channel3", @"channel4"];
// Add this request option, if returned membership models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'channel' properties.
request.includeFields = PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField | PNMembershipsTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client manageMembershipsWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when manage memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Manage Channel Memberships (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.manageMemberships()
.uuid(NSString *)
.set(NSArray<NSDictionary *> *)
.remove(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.includeFields(PNMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageMembershipsCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
uuidNSStringNoIdentifier for which memberships should be set. Default: configured PubNub client uuid
setNSArrayNoList of channels for which metadata associated with each of them in context of UUID should be set. Each entry is dictionary with channel and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
removeNSArrayNoList of channels from which UUID should be removed as member.
includeFieldsPNMembershipFieldsNo
  • PNMembershipCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during membership set requests.
  • PNMembershipChannelField - include channel's metadata into response (not only name).
  • PNMembershipChannelCustomField - include channel's additional information which has been used during channel metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageMembershipsCompletionBlockNoManage UUID's memberships request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSDictionary *> *setChannels = @[
@{ @"channel": @"channel1", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];
NSArray<NSString *> *removeChannels = @[@"channel3", @"channel4"];

self.client.objects().manageMemberships()
.uuid(@"uuid")
.set(setChannels)
.remove(removeChannels)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNMembershipCustomField | PNMembershipChannelField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageMembershipsStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when manage memberships Object API is used:

@interface PNManageMembershipsData : PNServiceData

// List of existing memberships.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNMembership *> *memberships;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNMembershipsTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Channel Members

Get Channel Members

The method returns a list of members in a channel. The list will include user metadata for members that have additional metadata stored in the database.

Method(s)

To Get Channel Members you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)channelMembersWithRequest:(PNFetchChannelMembersRequest *)request 
completion:(PNFetchChannelMembersCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNFetchChannelMembersRequestYesFetch channel's members request with all information which should be used to fetch existing channel's members.
blockPNFetchChannelMembersCompletionBlockYesFetch channel's members request completion block.

PNFetchChannelMembersRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelMembersTotalCountField - include how many members channel has.
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelMembersTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of members to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNFetchChannelMembersRequest *request = [PNFetchChannelMembersRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"];
request.start = @"<next from previous request>";
// Add this request option, if returned member models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'uuid' properties.
request.includeFields = PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField | PNChannelMembersTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client channelMembersWithRequest:request
completion:^(PNFetchChannelMembersResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {

if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.members - List of channel's members.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch members Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of fetched members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of members created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Get Channel Members (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.channelMembers(NSString *)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(PNFetchChannelMembersCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel from which members should be fetched.
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNo
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNFetchChannelMembersCompletionBlockYesFetch channel's members request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().channelMembers(@"channel")
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNFetchChannelMembersResult *result, PNErrorStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully fetched.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.members - List of channel's members.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* result.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* result.data.totalCount - Total number of channel's members.
*/
} else {
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when fetch members Object API is used:

@interface PNFetchChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of fetched members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of members created for current subscribe key.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Error response which is used in case of App Context API call failure:

@interface PNErrorData : PNServiceData

// Stringified error information.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSString *information;

@end

@interface PNErrorStatus : PNStatus

// Whether status object represent error or not.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, assign, getter = isError) BOOL error;

// Additional information related to error status object.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) PNErrorData *errorData;

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Set Channel Members

This method sets members in a channel.

Method(s)

To Set Channel Members you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)setChannelMembersWithRequest:(PNSetChannelMembersRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNSetChannelMembersRequestYesSet channel's members list request with information which should be used to set UUID member.
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoSet channel's members list request completion block.

PNSetMembersRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelMembersTotalCountField - include how many members channel has.
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member set requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelMembersTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel members metadata, refer to REST API docs.

Basic Usage

NSArray>NSDictionary *> *uuids = @[
@{ @"uuid": @"uuid2", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];

PNSetChannelMembersRequest *request = [PNSetChannelMembersRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel" uuids:uuids];
// Add this request option, if returned member models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'uuid' properties.
request.includeFields = PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField | PNChannelMembersTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client setChannelMembersWithRequest:request completion:^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully set.
* Result object has following information:
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Set Channel Members (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.setChannelMembers(NSString *)
.uuids(NSArray<NSDictionary *> *)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock);
API limits

To learn about the maximum length of parameters used to set channel members metadata, refer to REST API docs.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel from which members should be set.
uuidsNSArrayNoList of UUIDs for which metadata associated with each of them in context of channel should be set. Each entry is dictionary with UUID and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNo
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member set requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. Only objects whose properties satisfy the given expression are returned. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoSet channel's members list request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSDictionary *> *uuids = @[
@{ @"uuid": @"uuid2", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];

self.client.objects().setChannelMembers(@"channel")
.uuids(uuids)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUserField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully set.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.members - List of existing channel's members.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when set members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Remove Channel Members

Remove members from a Channel.

Method(s)

To Remove Channel Members you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)removeChannelMembersWithRequest:(PNRemoveChannelMembersRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNRemoveChannelMembersRequestYesRemove channel's members request with information which should be used to remove UUID members.
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoRemove channel's members request completion block.

PNRemoveChannelMembersRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelMembersTotalCountField - include how many members channel has.
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelMembersTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSString *> *uuids = @[@"uuid3", @"uuid4"];
PNRemoveChannelMembersRequest *request = [PNRemoveChannelMembersRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"
uuids:uuids];
// Add this request option, if returned member models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'uuid' properties.
request.includeFields = PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField | PNChannelMembersTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client removeChannelMembersWithRequest:request completion:^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully removed.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.members - List of channel's existing members.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Remove Channel Members (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.removeChannelMembers(NSString *)
.uuids(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel from which members should be removed.
uuidsNSArrayNoList of UUIDs which should be removed from channel's list.
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNo
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of members should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoRemove channel's members request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

self.client.objects().removeChannelMembers(@"channel")
.uuids(@[@"uuid3", @"uuid4"])
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUserField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully removed.
* Result object has following information:
* result.data.members - List of channel's existing members.
* result.data.next - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
* result.data.prev - Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
* result.data.totalCount - Total number of channel's members.
*/
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when remove members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Manage Channel Members

The method Set and Remove channel memberships for a user.

Method(s)

To Manage Channel Members you can use the following method(s) in the Objective-C SDK:

- (void)manageChannelMembersWithRequest:(PNManageChannelMembersRequest *)request 
completion:(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock)block;
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestPNManageChannelMembersRequestYesManage channel's members list request with information what modifications to channel's members list should be done (set / remove UUID).
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoManage channel's members list request completion block.

PNManageChannelMembersRequest

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
setMembersNSArray<NSDictionary *>NoList of UUIDs which should be added to channel's members list. Each entry is dictionary with uuid and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
removeMembersNSArray<NSString *>NoBList of UUIDs which should be removed from channel's list.
sortNSArray<NSString *>NoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNoBitfield set to fields which should be returned with response. Supported fields:
  • PNChannelMembersTotalCountField - include how many members channel has.
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
Default value (PNChannelMembersTotalCountField) can be reset by setting 0.
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
limitNSUIntegerNoNumber of objects to return in response. Will be set to 100 (which is also maximum value) if not specified.

Basic Usage

PNManageChannelMembersRequest *request = [PNManageChannelMembersRequest requestWithChannel:@"channel"];
request.setMembers = @[
@{ @"uuid": @"uuid2", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];
request.removeMembers = @[@"uuid3", @"uuid4"];
// Add this request option, if returned member models should have value which has been set to
// 'custom' and 'uuid' properties.
request.includeFields = PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField | PNChannelMembersTotalCountField;
request.limit = 40;

[self.client manageChannelMembersWithRequest:request completion:^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully changed.
* Result object has following information:
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when manage members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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Manage Channel Members (Builder Pattern)

Method(s)

objects()
.manageChannelMembers(NSString *)
.set(NSArray<NSDictionary *> *)
.remove(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberFields)
.includeCount(BOOL)
.filter(NSString *)
.sort(NSArray<NSString *> *)
.limit(NSUInteger)
.start(NSString *)
.end(NSString *)
.performWithCompletion(nullable PNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlock);
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
channelNSStringYesName of channel from which members should be managed.
setNSArrayNoList of UUIDs which should be added to channel's members list. Each entry is dictionary with UUID and optional custom fields. custom should be dictionary with simple objects: NSString and NSNumber.
removeNSArrayNoList of UUIDs which should be removed from channel's list.
includeFieldsPNChannelMemberFieldsNo
  • PNChannelMemberCustomField - include field with additional information from metadata which has been associated with UUID during channel member add requests.
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDField - include UUID's metadata into response (not only identifier).
  • PNChannelMemberUUIDCustomField - include UUID's additional information which has been used during UUID metadata set requests.
includeCountBOOLNoWhether total count of objects should be included in response or not. Default: YES
filterNSStringNoExpression to filter out results basing on specified criteria. For more details on the supported grammar, check this
sortNSArrayNoList of criteria (name of field) which should be used for sorting in ascending order. Available options are id, name, and updated. Use asc or desc to specify sort direction. For example: {name: 'asc'}
limitNSUIntegerNoMaximum number of objects per fetched page. Default: 100 (which is also maximum value)
startNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
endNSStringNoRandom string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data. Ignored if the start parameter is supplied.
blockPNManageChannelMembersCompletionBlockNoSet channel's members list request completion block.
Note

This method uses the builder pattern, you can remove the arguments which are optional.

Basic Usage

NSArray<NSDictionary *> *setMembers = @[
@{ @"uuid": @"uuid2", @"custom": @{ @"role": @"moderator" } }
];
NSArray<NSDictionary *> *removeMembers = @[@"uuid3", @"uuid4"];

self.client.objects().manageChannelMembers(@"channel")
.set(setMembers)
.remove(removeMembers)
.includeCount(YES)
.limit(40)
.includeFields(PNChannelMemberCustomField | PNChannelMemberUUIDField)
.performWithCompletion(^(PNManageChannelMembersStatus *status) {
if (!status.isError) {
/**
* Channel's members successfully changed.
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Response

Response objects which is returned by client when manage members Object API is used:

@interface PNManageChannelMembersData : PNServiceData

// List of existing members.
@property (nonatomic, readonly, strong) NSArray<PNChannelMember *> *members;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for forward pagination, it fetches the next page, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *next;

// Random string returned from the server, indicating a specific position in a data set. Used for backward pagination, it fetches the previous page, enabling access to earlier data.
@property (nonatomic, nullable, readonly, strong) NSString *prev;

/**
* Total number of existing objects.
*
* Value will be 0 in case if PNChannelMembersTotalCountField not added to 'includeFields'
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App Context Filtering Language Definition

The filtering language for App Context is similar to the stream filtering language.

Note the following:

  • Date/time properties, such as updated, must be compared to valid date/time strings formatted according to ISO 8601.

  • The LIKE operator supports wildcards denoted by the * character. A wildcard matches any sequence of arbitrary Unicode characters, including the empty sequence. The literal asterisk is matched when escaped using the backslash (\) character.

  • Values used with LIKE must be properly encoded just like any other string value. Thus, in order to escape an asterisk, the raw value must contain \\*.

  • The entire expression must be properly URL-encoded when used in the query string.

Custom property filtering

You can't filter by custom properties.

<expression>           ::= <and_expression> ( "||" <and_expression> )*
<and_expression> ::= <binary_condition> ( "&&" <binary_condition> )*
<binary_condition> ::= "!" <binary_condition> | "(" <expression> ")" | <relational_condition>
<relational_condition> ::= <property_path> <relational_operator> <value>
<property_path> ::= <property_name> ( "." <property_name> )*
<property_name> ::= <identifier> | "[" <string> "]"
<value> ::= <string> | <number> | "true" | "false" | "null"

Tokens

<identifier> ::= <letter> | "$" | "_" ( <letter> | "$" | "_" | <digit> )*
<relational_operator> ::= "==" | "!=" | "<=" | ">=" | "<" | ">" | "LIKE"
<string> ::= <double_quote> ( "\" <double_quote> | "\" <special_char>
| "\" "u" <hex_digit> <hex_digit> <hex_digit> <hex_digit>
| <unicode_char> - <double_quote> - "\" )* <double_quote>
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Sample object filtering operations

The following date/time comparison returns results that were modified on or after August 31st, 2019 (UTC):

updated >= "2019-08-31T00:00:00Z"

The following wildcard expression returns results whose name starts with the letter X:

name LIKE 'X*'

The following escaped wildcard expression returns results whose name contains an asterisk:

name LIKE '*\\**'
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