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Enhanced Skype Chatter Robot

by Osman Kalache

An Enhanced Skype Chatter Bot, with a friendly user interface, programable knowledge base, testing interface with Export/Import knowledge base to files

Creating a Presence Dashboard using the Skype Web SDK

by matthewproctor

What is a Presence Dashboard A Presence Dashboard is a web-based (or application-based) tool that provides a single view of all your Lync or Skype for Business contacts and their current status.

Building a Language Translation Bot using Skype and C#

by Anuraj Parameswaran

How to build a language translation bot using Skype and C#

Skype Status Changer

by savbace

Change Skype status when user locks Windows.

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LyncUtility a Program to Manage Lync (Skype for Business) Status

by David Maw

This program allows you to set a status in Lync and automatically have it set again at a future time you determine.

Finding Skype's Default Account Name

by Michael Haephrati

This article explains how the Skype account details are stored, how to fetch this information and in general, how to interpret XML files using Rapid XML library.

Creating a Presence Dashboard using the Skype Web SDK

by matthewproctor

What is a Presence Dashboard A Presence Dashboard is a web-based (or application-based) tool that provides a single view of all your Lync or Skype for Business contacts and their current status.

Skype Web SDK Sending an Instant Message

by matthewproctor

Sending an Instant Message using the Skype Web SDK is a remarkably simple process - and only requires a few lines of JavaScript code. In this tutorial, we'll step through the process of authenticating, adding participants, and sending an instant message.

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Enhanced Skype Chatter Robot

4 Aug 2013 by Osman Kalache

An Enhanced Skype Chatter Bot, with a friendly user interface, programable knowledge base, testing interface with Export/Import knowledge base to files

Creating a Presence Dashboard using the Skype Web SDK

8 Sep 2015 by matthewproctor

What is a Presence Dashboard A Presence Dashboard is a web-based (or application-based) tool that provides a single view of all your Lync or Skype for Business contacts and their current status.

How to create a application using Skype API

26 Oct 2014 by Maciej Los

Start here: Skype Development[^]

How to use Skype web SDK on simple web application by hosting on Server?

3 Jan 2016 by Sagar Kumar Gupta

I'm a student and I want to use Skype web SDK for IM, Video, Voice and Calendar Dashboard service for my college project. I have Azure account to host my server but I don't which server is required for my project. after I have researched,I have seen 3 option to us skype web SDK hosting...

How to use Skype web SDK on simple web application by hosting on Server?

4 Jan 2016 by matthewproctor

Firstly, you'll need either Lync Server or Skype for Business Server, as Office 365 isn't yet officially supported.There are some great tutorials up on the official Skype Developer siteSkype Web SDK[^] And there are a few community resources as well:Skype Web SDK...

Building a Language Translation Bot using Skype and C#

7 Feb 2013 by Anuraj Parameswaran

How to build a language translation bot using Skype and C#

Send an image from a webcam from one client to another?

24 Feb 2013 by fabian7593

como enviar la imagen de una camara web de un cliente a otro? tipo skype, cliente java y java y servidor c#hola e estado investigando una forma de como enviar la imagen de una web de una pc a otra haciendo algo similar a un chat (de hecho el problema es hacer un "voice,video and text chat" ) e...

Send an image from a webcam from one client to another?

27 Feb 2013 by Christian Amado

¿Quieres que hagamos la tarea por ti? Deberías intentar algo más.Saludos-----------------------------------------------------------------Want to do your homework for you? You should try something else.Regards

Outlook 'Send an instant message' is hijacked by Skype

16 May 2013 by Vasudevan Deepak Kumar

I am trying to use the OUtlook's Send an Instant Message option which pops up when you hover the mouse over a contact in To/Cc/Bcc. But instead of opening its own IM window, Skype is chipping in to handle the request.How do we take the control out of Skype and make Outlook a IM handler for...

listbox event generator

11 Jul 2013 by Zain_ahmed

can somebody please guide me how to generate an event if the date in list box is changedI am filling the list with all the online users on skype using sky4com library. If a new user comes online i want to update my form and display the new online user too in the listbox. Thanks in advance...

listbox event generator

11 Jul 2013 by vinayakJJ

databind listbox listbox refresh

listbox event generator

11 Jul 2013 by lukeer

The event should not get generated by the ListBox but some underlying logic. Bind the ListBox to a BindingList[^] instead of a List. Any changes to the list will get displayed without the Update() call.However, you still need the method known as Update_listbox(). Just name it according to...

How can I include Skype Screen Sharing in C#?

16 Oct 2016 by Kamal Mahendra Sirisena

up vote-1down votefavorite I am developing a C# application using SKYPE4COMLib and it is working fine for Call/Text messages.I would like to add the screen sharing functionality to my application, but I am unsure how to do so. Can someone help me please?My Code:private void...

How can I include Skype Screen Sharing in C#?

7 Aug 2013 by Moreno Airoldi

I think this[^] article can help you.It seems screen sharing is not covered by the API, but the article shows one possible solution, although I'm not sure it's appropriate to your needs.Good luck!

Skype integration into mobile platform (iOS and Android)

24 Dec 2013 by Nikaladze

I have a task to integrate Skype into application (mobile). I only need a Skype chat. No video or audio calls, no file transfer. Only chat. I was "very happy" when I read that SkypeKit has no longer support. I install Skype/XMPP gateway Karaka on the server - but it's not too good solution and...

Armenian Unicode problem

26 Jan 2014 by Bernhard Hiller

Make sure that you use a font which contains the Armenian characters. Since the characters display correctly in Skype, set the font of your Forms to the font used in Skype. For the editor, fonts with equal width for all characters are preferred, just test some fonts in e.g. Microsoft Word.On...

C# get missed skype messages

15 Nov 2014 by Arlert

I am using Skype4Com and i want to get missed messages and missed calls.Here is the code:using SKYPE4COMLib;Skype _skype = new Skype();int count = Handlers.Skype.MissedMessages.Count;after launching and grant permission in skype, count = 68, when i have 0 missed...

C# get missed skype messages

15 Nov 2014 by BillWoodruff

Why don't you start by enumerating the ChatMessageCollection 'MissedMessages and observe what you are finding:using SKYPE4COMLib;private Skype skype = new Skype();private var missedmsgs = skype.MissedMessages;// in some method or EventHandlerforeach (ChatMessage mmsg in...

Why Cant I Access Skype Api In C#?

26 Nov 2014 by Simon_Whale

As you haven't provided any code to help with answering your problem. Best answer I can give is have a look at this stackoverflow question[^]

How to send Skype message in linux using php?

24 May 2015 by Member 11210202

I want to send Skype message in Linux 2.6 64bit using php. Is this possible? If this is possible, how can I send message?

How to send Skype message in linux using php?

24 May 2015 by Tadit Dash (ତଡିତ୍ କୁମାର ଦାଶ)

Refer - Is it possible to send skype chat messages from a linux server without X?[^].

C# Skype Bot (Windows Service)

6 Aug 2015 by Member 11890538

I've been working on a Skype bot program.The idea is the when the user sends messages to the bot with certain keywords it will provide the results of a SQL script that is run in the background.I've been able to get it to work as a Windows console app , but I'm trying to convert it into a...

How do I auto accept skype friend requests in VB.NET using skype4comlib?

3 Jul 2016 by Dawn1el

Hello everyone so I'm trying to auto accept friend requests on my Skype using VB.NET and Skype4COMLib but I'm getting this error:Private Sub oskype_userauthorizationrequestreceived(pUser As SKYPE4COMLib.User)'cannot handle event 'Public Event UserAuthorizationRequestReceived(sender As Object,...

How can I include Skype Screen Sharing in C#?

16 Oct 2016 by Kamal Mahendra Sirisena

I found that Skype Desktop API does not support this feature

Unable to call using skype API in C#

24 Jan 2018 by Member 13643410

I'm trying to make calls through Skype API in C#. I can only open Skype but I'm not able to make calls. I'm looking for some suggestions to solve the issue. public void makecall() { string PhoneName = Mike; string MyXMLFilePath = AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory +...

How do I get a skype id through C# for bots

8 Jun 2018 by Richard MacCutchan

Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat[^]

Skype web SDK video rendering error in angular 7.

22 Jun 2019 by Member 14359787

i am using skype web sdk to initiate and receive skype calls. The problem is that when i make/receive a call for the first time the video of skype call is displayed but there is some error also in console log regarding polyfills uncaught promises. due to this issue when i make/receive call the...

Skype web SDK video rendering error in angular 7.

22 Jun 2019 by Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

From what I see, I believe this is a problem with SDK, as it does not state where in your code the exception is being raised—the line number is above 8k. It would be good if you can create an issue with Skype SDK team and check how they respond. It would be nice if you can share the code that...

Detect a incoming skype for business call with VB.NET

26 Nov 2019 by Member 14668148

I try to detect a call in vb.net from my Skype Client. I used the lync.model.dll The problem is, how can I detect a call from Skype for business? The Client is running. Please look at my try and the ? Is that the right way? How I handle the incoming call? How how connect my Client to the...

Skype Status Changer

10 Oct 2013 by savbace

Change Skype status when user locks Windows.

LyncUtility a Program to Manage Lync (Skype for Business) Status

23 Jul 2017 by David Maw

This program allows you to set a status in Lync and automatically have it set again at a future time you determine.

Finding Skype's Default Account Name

9 Jan 2017 by Michael Haephrati

This article explains how the Skype account details are stored, how to fetch this information and in general, how to interpret XML files using Rapid XML library.

Skype Web SDK Sending an Instant Message

8 Sep 2015 by matthewproctor

Sending an Instant Message using the Skype Web SDK is a remarkably simple process - and only requires a few lines of JavaScript code. In this tutorial, we'll step through the process of authenticating, adding participants, and sending an instant message.

Why Cant I Access Skype Api In C#?

26 Nov 2014 by SrgjanX

Hi everybody, i just found skype api dll for c#, and i got an idea to make this in some way useful. but i cant really access skype with my application.i just edited my program to only send message to user just for testing but it returns error saying "Connection Refused"... Why my program...

Error using Skype API - routing\ringing\earlymedia state

25 Oct 2015 by KirtiZare

I am making an application which place an call using Skype API and vb.netI also refer user manual but i did not get any solution.I am using following below code but it is giving an error "An call exist in routing\ringing\earlymedia state".Public WithEvents skype As New...

How to create a application using Skype API

26 Oct 2014 by alex giulio

hello expert!I'm coding for a project relating to integration skype (chat, voice, video). I searched and found a API supporting this (Skype4comlib.dll). But logging in, chatting, calling voice, calling video must have the participation of client skype. This make me so much troubles.If anyone...

How do I get a skype id through C# for bots

8 Jun 2018 by Sunil Edupuganti

Hi, Could anyone help me to get a skype id through c#?? What I have tried: Actually, i didn't start because when i search in google i didn't get the required information to start. So please can anyone help me through this

Armenian Unicode problem

25 Jan 2014 by AshLiGaLa

HiI use VS2012. When I write Armenian text all characters are displayed like ????. In code letters are shown normal, but in designer ???? or squares. When I run my program and type letters, there are again ????.Such problem I have in Skype, when I send Armenian text I can see normal...

Skype personal integration with C#

28 Sep 2022 by Member 14623639

It's been weeks of searching everywhere but couldn't find any help and finally i'm posting my query here. I'm not finding a way to integrate Skype Personal (Not Skype Business/Lync) in my c# application. I just want to receive Skype messages on...

Skype personal integration with C#

28 Sep 2022 by Richard MacCutchan

See Skype URI API reference | Microsoft Learn[^]