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You should be able to query for just the data with the JS API. Not everybody wants to use an overlay. Maybe I want to show it inside a box in my layout. Or maybe provide different preset templates for displaying the data.

We have plans to open up the API more and provide callbacks to handle these requirements

For me, it would be a great help if I just got array of message objects. One function call for new features and and thats it.

Can you just release a library? (even a paid one if you feel the need)

This is silly to have as a service.